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Moses · 04-07-2010, 08:11 PM

Falken ziex 912 195/60r15 on the the oem wheels. wwwwwaaaaayyyy better than the econo passenger tires the car came with. The car is glued to the road ! Brake later, gas earlier, feel better! Next I'm trying the new Falken Azenis.

Moses

ps. no i didn't choose my licence plates, thats the way the car came... and i dont have a problem with 420 users , ganja is just another trippy herb God made. jajajajaj.

why? · 04-07-2010, 08:13 PM

i've heard good things about the azensis. my only problem with the falkens i had were how few miles they took me, i think it was around 20,000, of course this was on a Saab Viggen with 17" tires.

thebarber · 04-07-2010, 08:17 PM

ive heard the azenis 615's are loud for a DD

i had 512's on my matrix...liked them a lot

Billiam · 04-07-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

Falken ziex 512 195/60r15 on the the oem wheels. wwwwwaaaaayyyy better than the econo passenger tires the car came with. The car is glued to the road ! Brake later, gas earlier, feel better! Next I'm trying the new Falken Azenis.

Moses

Can you post up some pix? Been thinking of that size myself.

Moses · 04-07-2010, 08:25 PM

Pics On the way.

cali yaris · 04-07-2010, 08:26 PM

What's the tread rating?

Moses · 04-07-2010, 08:35 PM

how do you insert an image?

Moses · 04-07-2010, 08:37 PM

480 Treadwear A traction , A Heat , H Speed rating.

Moses · 04-07-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Billiam

Can you post up some pix? Been thinking of that size myself.

let me have your email , ill email some pictures. i recomend going with the 195/50r15 , since i have tiger tec lowering springs the 195/60 are alittle tight, but still wont rub so i don't mind.

moses

eht13 · 04-07-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

how do you insert an image?

When making your post, scroll down to "Additional Options", and hit the "Manage Attachments" button.

Moses · 04-07-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eht13

When making your post, scroll down to "Additional Options", and hit the "Manage Attachments" button.

perfect, thanks buddy.
moses

Loren · 04-07-2010, 09:56 PM

The 912 (and it's predecessor, the 512) is good for an all-season tire. If you happen to require 13" street tires, it's one of the few options, and sadly among the best available in those sizes.

But, you're going to be blown away with how much better the Azenis are.

The original Azenis RT-215 was a VERY noisy tire. The Azenis RT-615 has a tread pattern that is much quieter. The new Azenis RT-615K shares that tread pattern.

ddongbap · 04-08-2010, 12:29 AM

Yea, the RTs aren't quiet. But If you're rocking an exhaust, I don't think it'll matter.

AdeJong 03 · 04-08-2010, 02:31 AM

were your stock tires bridgestone potenzas? cuz i thought those were a far superior tire to the ziex 512.

the difference between a ziex and azeni is night and day. youd love it

SilverBack · 04-08-2010, 02:33 AM

Good choice using Falkens. I upgraded to the 502's after my OEMs wore-out.

Loren · 04-08-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AdeJong 03

were your stock tires bridgestone potenzas? cuz i thought those were a far superior tire to the ziex 512.

"Potenza" is a sub-brand of Bridgestone, it is NOT a specific tire.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridge...tone-tires.jsp

The Yaris uses the all-season Potenza RE-92, which happens to be the same tire model that came on a new Geo Metro that I bought in 1993, if that tells you anything. (very old technology) Look at the Tire Rack survey results on this one, 2.4 out of 10 would not buy again. It was actually a decent tire in its day, but it has been left behind by better tires.

Billiam · 04-08-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Moses

...i recomend going with the 195/50r15 , since i have tiger tec lowering springs the 195/60 are alittle tight, but still wont rub so i don't mind.

moses

Thanks.

Looks good. I've just recently bought a set of OE EM7s and some TRD springs. Not sure just yet what tire size I want to run...but a 195/60 is 1 of 3 sizes I'm considering.

detroiter · 04-08-2010, 08:58 PM

Looking good!

04-07-2010, 08:13 PM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	i've heard good things about the azensis. my only problem with the falkens i had were how few miles they took me, i think it was around 20,000, of course this was on a Saab Viggen with 17" tires. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

04-07-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	ive heard the azenis 615's are loud for a DD i had 512's on my matrix...liked them a lot __________________

04-07-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	What's the tread rating? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

04-07-2010, 09:56 PM	#12
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	The 912 (and it's predecessor, the 512) is good for an all-season tire. If you happen to require 13" street tires, it's one of the few options, and sadly among the best available in those sizes. But, you're going to be blown away with how much better the Azenis are. The original Azenis RT-215 was a VERY noisy tire. The Azenis RT-615 has a tread pattern that is much quieter. The new Azenis RT-615K shares that tread pattern. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

04-08-2010, 02:31 AM	#14
AdeJong 03 "Stealth Runner" View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris-S Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, CA Posts: 510	were your stock tires bridgestone potenzas? cuz i thought those were a far superior tire to the ziex 512. the difference between a ziex and azeni is night and day. youd love it __________________ 09 S Sedan Mod Session 1.0/Semi Running Log [Bride, TRD, WORK, TEIN, PG] FS- Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.1 with tires 16x7! and TRD Springs

04-07-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
Moses Drives: 08' Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles County, Ca Posts: 53	Pics On the way.

04-07-2010, 08:35 PM	#7
Moses Drives: 08' Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles County, Ca Posts: 53	how do you insert an image?

04-07-2010, 08:37 PM	#8
Moses Drives: 08' Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles County, Ca Posts: 53	480 Treadwear A traction , A Heat , H Speed rating.

04-08-2010, 12:29 AM	#13
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Yea, the RTs aren't quiet. But If you're rocking an exhaust, I don't think it'll matter.

04-08-2010, 02:33 AM	#15
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Good choice using Falkens. I upgraded to the 502's after my OEMs wore-out. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-08-2010, 08:58 PM	#18
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Looking good! __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

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