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RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

Old 08-14-2009, 03:58 AM
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Default RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

Ive read a bunch of different reviews and both tires can be had for almost the same price. Just looking for a few inputs from VaDriven.

Was just wondering which you guys recommened the Falken Azenis RT-615 or the Nitto Neo Gens? Why? Im currently running Neo Gens and dont have any problems, just due to be changed soon.

Any input is welcomed.

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Oh, these would be going on a semi daily civic.
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Old 08-14-2009, 04:13 AM
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

If you're looking for a sticky tire, there's no comparison. Azenis are WAY better of a tire. I had both, and the Neo Gens and RT615s are even in the same category. Now if you want to go one step better, for like $6 more a tire the Kumho Ecsta XS is one of the stickiest street tires out there. The RT-615s are bottom of the barrel as far as sticky street tires now.
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Old 08-14-2009, 04:17 AM
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

i have the gens on my civic but i was using it for daily driving from elizabeth city to p-town and needed something with good wear characteristics. they are wearing great but imo they dont hook for shit. if i keep the car and i wear these out, i will be looking for a different tire since i will not be driving it much anymore.

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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

Originally Posted by quick26
i have the gens on my civic but i was using it for dail driving from elizabeth city to p-town and needed something with good wear characteristics.
They wore great when I was slammed and running lots of camber. Its like they were designed to be run with lots of negative camber and not wear out prematurely.
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

according to the site that is what they were designed for. the inside tread area is a solid type design which handles the load better than one that has grooves cut in it.
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

Originally Posted by elambz
They wore great when I was slammed and running lots of camber. Its like they were designed to be run with lots of negative camber and not wear out prematurely.
Camber doesn't wear out a tire nearly as much as toe.
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

so whats the best sticky street tire out right now?
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

Originally Posted by Silverbullet86
Camber doesn't wear out a tire nearly as much as toe.
toe will ususally cause one to cup as well.
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

do you want the tire to last a certain amount of time/miles? azenis wear out quiclky. also what kind of traction? corners or straight line?
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Default Re: RT-615 vs. Neo Gens

and if you have a lot of negative camber plus toe......
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