Looks like a new Falken RT615-K

[sohcanddohc]

I just hope it can get back in the running of the other good tires (Starspecs, XS). Explains the $80 rebate good thru next year on the 615.

November 6, 2009

Falken Tire is proud to announce the launch of the new Azenis RT615-K. While the original RT615 proved to be a dominant force in the DOT approved and truly street functional competition tire category, we’ve decided to make it even better. 
 


The K in the new RT615-K can have many meanings but none describe the second generation 615 better than KAIZEN. 
 


By definition, this Japanese word means "continuous improvement" which precisely describes the newest edition to the Azenis lineup. Visually, nearly identical to its predecessor, the subtle K on the sidewall is the only tell tale sign of what lies within its completely revised tread compound. 



Although taking uncompromised grip to the next level, the new RT retains a 200A/A UTQG rating, still making it eligible by nearly all “Street Tire Class” competition sanctioning bodies. 



Other familiar features adopted by the RT615-K include an 8/32nds molded tread design, light weight casing construction and high tension carcass resulting in superior grip, improved handling response and high speed stability.
 


With 21 sizes ideal for a wide range of today’s most popular applications, the RT615-K is refined on the track and bred for the streets. 
 


At Falken Tire, We Get You Going!

[srt4moster]

cant wait.

[JmalB]

When and what sizes?

[lyncoo]

nice pics

[stowaway]

can wait. the falken guys weren't incredibly forthcoming at SEMA on details and it's gonna have to be a good rubber compound to be stickier AND not overheat.

[JmalB]

A Falken that doesn't overheat? Oo ah oh

[Double J]

Sweet! I love my falken's. Best tire in the turns I have ever had.

[B00st Junkie]

Comparable to the Yokohama A048???

BTW Saw the interview you had with the Falken guys on youtube stowaway.

[stowaway]

not even close to comparable to the A048. Those are a straight r-compound tire used for road racing and HPDE use..........or if you have a lotus elise/exige.

[B00st Junkie]

So the Falken 615-K is a street tire correct?

I'm looking for a set of streetable/trackable tires for my DD wheels, and track wheels.

[stowaway]

yes, it's a street tire. It is also not coming out until spring-ish next year according to the guy I talked to at Falken. The Extreme performance tire category should not be considered drag tires by any means. Many people use them as such but the stiff sidewall negates the soft rubber and when people say they want "street/track" tires they better mean road course and autocross kinds of tracks.

[B00st Junkie]

Well I mainly do track days and HPDE's, I prefer cornering vs. going straight, that's why I asked.

[stowaway]

if they are anything like the other RT-X15s, they will overheat in extended track day use. I have cooked them on abrasive autocrosses in only 50 seconds.

[B00st Junkie]

Hmmm, Yea I will be doing HPDE's and various other track day events throughtout florida. Not really autocrossing though. So I don't know how much of a difference that will make. Had a guy tell me about some other tires, I was just curious about these new Falken's.

[JmalB]

Dunlops, Bridgestones, or Kuhmos. I believe they all have better heat resistance than the Falkens.