Falken Rt 615 reviews?

StickIt · 08-16-2006, 05:22 PM

Anyone on the board have these tires? Any feedbacks or comments?
I know there are plenty of reviews on them via Internet. But i wanted to get a real review from a STI owner.

LightWerkz · 08-16-2006, 06:19 PM

they are almost as good as stock for a fraction of the price.

EastSTi · 08-16-2006, 06:53 PM

I love mine!!!!! I think they are a lil better in the rain then the stockers

Transworld · 10-06-2006, 06:04 PM

Are these tires a lot quieter than stock RE070?

fuzz · 10-06-2006, 06:11 PM

I have them also and love them for the price. 2

Transworld · 10-06-2006, 06:44 PM

How loud are the Falken 615 compared to the stock tires?

silver arrow · 10-06-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transworld

Are these tires a lot quieter than stock RE070?

When new yes. When worn they are louder than worn 070.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastSTi

I love mine!!!!! I think they are a lil better in the rain then the stockers

When new, they are better in rain. No better when worn.

Ride much better and have same level of grip, but give up some response. These are not a very good street tire, they wear fast and when 50% worn such in rain adn are loud.

These are an autocross tire and aren't really good for much else. If you don't race then the MX or new Kooks wear alittle better adn better in rain. MX wear very well.

If you want better tread life go with something even harder like the BFG sport

***Datadatum*** · 10-07-2006, 03:29 AM

The sidewall isn't as stiff, giving a quieter ride with less "banging" over expansion joints -- but giving up sharpness on turn-in.

The give is progressive, but starts a bit earlier than the RE-070.

I am satisfied, for the price. 245/45R17 BTW.

burnin4 · 10-07-2006, 03:53 AM

best tire for the money, no doubt. there are very sticky at the dragstrip, ride very nice, not too loud at all.

pt518sti · 10-07-2006, 07:10 AM

If only they lasted longer...
I was pretty much dead set on getting a set of these to replace my worn out stockers, but it seems like 10,000 miles is about all you get out of the 615's

***KarlSTI*** · 10-07-2006, 07:28 AM

^^ I only got 12k out of the stockers so 10K is not so bad on these. Does kind of suck buying new tires every 8 months or so though!

pt518sti · 10-07-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlSTI

^^ I only got 12k out of the stockers so 10K is not so bad on these. Does kind of suck buying new tires every 8 months or so though!

Jeez!

I'm at 30k on the stockers... they're bald as hell though

..just trying to milk them until winter

silver arrow · 10-07-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pt518sti

Jeez!

I'm at 30k on the stockers... they're bald as hell though

..just trying to milk them until winter

Do you autocross? Karl go 12,000, I go less that 10,000 out of my stockers. We both autocross and I drive like an asshat on the street.

**2blue4usti** · 10-07-2006, 03:32 PM

I happen to like the feel of the RT-615's. They fit my style of driving. Love them as a lapping days tire and beginning to appreciate them as a autocross tire. I'd buy them again over the RE070's. Just my opinion.

Blue

***Datadatum*** · 10-07-2006, 03:43 PM

^ Actually, it is kind of nice to have the upper limit reduced a bit. Makes for a little more fun sliding the car around.

08-16-2006, 05:22 PM	#1
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*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,702 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	^ Actually, it is kind of nice to have the upper limit reduced a bit. Makes for a little more fun sliding the car around. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-16-2006, 06:19 PM	#2
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,495 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	they are almost as good as stock for a fraction of the price.

08-16-2006, 06:53 PM	#3
EastSTi S204 Racer Car: 04 Carbon Black ///M Fav Mod: Right Foot Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 4,968 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	I love mine!!!!! I think they are a lil better in the rain then the stockers

10-06-2006, 06:04 PM	#4
Transworld Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Canada Posts: 332 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Are these tires a lot quieter than stock RE070?

10-06-2006, 06:11 PM	#5
fuzz Senior STI Driver Car: 05STi Location: Slc Posts: 399 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have them also and love them for the price. 2

10-06-2006, 06:44 PM	#6
Transworld Senior STI Driver Car: 2005 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Canada Posts: 332 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	How loud are the Falken 615 compared to the stock tires?

10-07-2006, 03:29 AM	#8
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,702 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	The sidewall isn't as stiff, giving a quieter ride with less "banging" over expansion joints -- but giving up sharpness on turn-in. The give is progressive, but starts a bit earlier than the RE-070. I am satisfied, for the price. 245/45R17 BTW.

10-07-2006, 03:53 AM	#9
burnin4 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 10 sec STi, 08 Z06 Fav Mod: TopSpeed Posts: 991 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	best tire for the money, no doubt. there are very sticky at the dragstrip, ride very nice, not too loud at all.

10-07-2006, 07:10 AM	#10
pt518sti S204 Racer Car: 2005 White/Gold STi Fav Mod: TD06-20G/Tein Flex coilovers Location: New York Posts: 2,909 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	If only they lasted longer... I was pretty much dead set on getting a set of these to replace my worn out stockers, but it seems like 10,000 miles is about all you get out of the 615's

10-07-2006, 07:28 AM	#11
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,186 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	^^ I only got 12k out of the stockers so 10K is not so bad on these. Does kind of suck buying new tires every 8 months or so though!

10-07-2006, 03:32 PM	#14
2blue4usti Gold Member Car: 04 WRB STi - 07 Blue Fav Mod: TIC Click Kit & Cobb SS, RCE Springs and Plates w/Cobb Stg2 Protuned Location: MI Posts: 1,114 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	I happen to like the feel of the RT-615's. They fit my style of driving. Love them as a lapping days tire and beginning to appreciate them as a autocross tire. I'd buy them again over the RE070's. Just my opinion. Blue