Will Tire Rack Ever Have Azenis?

Stylinhonda · 02-20-2008, 10:28 PM

For many years I have always orderd my tires from tire rack as they are only a little ways up in Indiana. Except one time for race tires. Yet tire rack has never had the ever so great Falken Azenis.....can you all get them, will you all ever carry them?

***feichai*** · 02-20-2008, 10:59 PM

i have falken azenis rt 615. buy them from 1010tires.com all the time.

Stylinhonda · 02-21-2008, 01:22 AM

Holy Cow...1010 tires price is $134....thats 30 bucks more a tire than edgeracing.com.....ill pass

***feichai*** · 02-21-2008, 01:22 AM

^forgot to mention....military discount....comes out to like 100 each

***Spencer@tirerack*** · 02-21-2008, 08:47 AM

Yea, I wish we could carry Flaken, Nitto and Toyo, but its a regional distribution thing.

The Tire Rack focuses on brands that are used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on many of the world's finest vehicles. Of the three brands you inquired about, only Toyo has any, although limited, O.E. fitments on vehicles sold in the United States.

Nitto Tire is subsidiary of the Toyo Tire & Rubber Company, and Falken Tire Corporation is a subsidiary of The Sumitomo Rubber Industries Group.

Since these tire brands have limited awareness in the United States (with the exception of performance tires), they rely heavily on their independent dealers for sales.

Some of the larger regional tire dealers who sell the off-the-road tires used for logging and mining, H.D. truck tires used for tractor trailers and busses, as well as light light truck and passenger car tires have been given "exclusive geographic distribution privileges" to minimize competition.

This results in a conflict because The Tire Rack offers its selection of products nationwide, and is not able or willing to restrict delivery to specific regions. The regional dealers have threatened to stop selling the tire manufacturer's "full" line if The Tire Rack delivers into their "area".

While this costs The Tire Rack some sales and doesn't always provide the consumer with the best selection and service, it's the path that these tire companies have chosen to take.

And The Tire Rack has placed its emphasis on promoting the sixteen tire brands we do promote.

Stylinhonda · 03-01-2008, 09:14 PM

That sucks. Thanks for the good response though! Hit all of my questions and more!

02-20-2008, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stylinhonda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville Posts: 561 Stephen iTrader: 3 / 100%	Will Tire Rack Ever Have Azenis? For many years I have always orderd my tires from tire rack as they are only a little ways up in Indiana. Except one time for race tires. Yet tire rack has never had the ever so great Falken Azenis.....can you all get them, will you all ever carry them?

02-21-2008, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Spencer@tirerack* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 682 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yea, I wish we could carry Flaken, Nitto and Toyo, but its a regional distribution thing. The Tire Rack focuses on brands that are used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on many of the world's finest vehicles. Of the three brands you inquired about, only Toyo has any, although limited, O.E. fitments on vehicles sold in the United States. Nitto Tire is subsidiary of the Toyo Tire & Rubber Company, and Falken Tire Corporation is a subsidiary of The Sumitomo Rubber Industries Group. Since these tire brands have limited awareness in the United States (with the exception of performance tires), they rely heavily on their independent dealers for sales. Some of the larger regional tire dealers who sell the off-the-road tires used for logging and mining, H.D. truck tires used for tractor trailers and busses, as well as light light truck and passenger car tires have been given "exclusive geographic distribution privileges" to minimize competition. This results in a conflict because The Tire Rack offers its selection of products nationwide, and is not able or willing to restrict delivery to specific regions. The regional dealers have threatened to stop selling the tire manufacturer's "full" line if The Tire Rack delivers into their "area". While this costs The Tire Rack some sales and doesn't always provide the consumer with the best selection and service, it's the path that these tire companies have chosen to take. And The Tire Rack has placed its emphasis on promoting the sixteen tire brands we do promote. __________________ Spencer@tirerack.com 1-877-522-8473 x690 Remember to reference my name on Tirerack online orders Use the link below to support the forum! http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp

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02-20-2008, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
*feichai* ®sam™ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: washington Posts: 2,670 sam iTrader: 3 / 100%	i have falken azenis rt 615. buy them from 1010tires.com all the time.

02-21-2008, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stylinhonda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville Posts: 561 Stephen iTrader: 3 / 100%	Holy Cow...1010 tires price is $134....thats 30 bucks more a tire than edgeracing.com.....ill pass

02-21-2008, 01:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
*feichai* ®sam™ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: washington Posts: 2,670 sam iTrader: 3 / 100%	^forgot to mention....military discount....comes out to like 100 each

03-01-2008, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stylinhonda Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville Posts: 561 Stephen iTrader: 3 / 100%	That sucks. Thanks for the good response though! Hit all of my questions and more!