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Old 2005-02-03, 04:55 PM   #1
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Looks like $147 per tire for 225/45R17s right now, larger sizes a bit more. From nasioc:

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A note on RT-615 pricing. You probably have noticed that the RT-615 is priced significantly higher than the older RT-215 (Azenis Sport). We assure you this is not an attempt to gouge our fellow auto enthusiasts. These tires are marked-up using our standard, value-minded Falken markup. Falken Tire Co. has chosen to set the price point much higher on this new tire.

30 DAY PRICE PROTECTION ON ANY PREORDER OF THE RT-615!
For a period of 30 days from the date of purchase if we lower our price on the RT-615 you ordered we will refund you 100% of the difference between the lower price and your original purchase price of the tire. To take advantage of the price protection, simply email us if you find we have lowered the price on the tire you purchased.
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Old 2005-02-03, 04:56 PM   #2
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Of course, this could just be a tactic to limit the number of early orders and prevent supply chaos. They know how badly the autocross community wants to get their hands on these.
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Old 2005-02-03, 05:06 PM   #3
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How about a pic of the tires? Or at least a link to the source.
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Old 2005-02-03, 05:08 PM   #4
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Looks like there's gonna be a 235/40R17 size!

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm

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Old 2005-02-03, 05:14 PM   #5
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Not until late summer though.
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Old 2005-02-04, 07:06 AM   #6
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WOW .. Nice looking tire ... Hmmm I wonder how they would look on the EVO
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