Topic: FALKEN AZENIS RT615K+ 215/45R16
Has anyone used these tire on a 6 1/2" rim? The specs say 7" minimum wheel. Unfortunately, we only have 6 1/2" rims. Any thoughts?
Regards,
Philip
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Has anyone used these tire on a 6 1/2" rim? The specs say 7" minimum wheel. Unfortunately, we only have 6 1/2" rims. Any thoughts?
Regards,
Philip
I've pinched a 205 on a 6", so I'm pretty sure a 215 will pinch on a 6.5"... it was very tight though.
With that said, I'd avoid it... get a wider wheel or a narrower tire. Generally speaking... 205 is fastest/happiest on 8, 225 on 9, 245 on 10. The 7turdy5i came with 245 pinched on an 8 and the sidewall would buckle mid corner causing the handling bias to flip between oversteer/understeer mid corner and the outside edge wore very quickly.
tl;dr: don't do it... your handling and tire life will suffer.
Thank you for your experienced information. We have decided to stay with our smaller tires and wheels.
Regards,
Philip - Speed Bump Racing
Here's more info on your tire. Your wheel width being >1" narrower than the tread width is significant. You'll be faster and have more predictable handling if you can find a similar 7.5" or 8" wheel. I also suggest changing your wheel size. 16" wheels will limit your options, as you know.
I won't give away too many secrets, but all that sidewall is going to flex. Did you race at THill last week? How did they wear? Another team I was helping was very happy with the performance of their 615K+.
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