Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Anyone tried the Hankook Ventus V12 series?

speedworks · 02-21-2010, 10:56 AM

I also wouldn't disregard that Car and Driver review. I used to work with Spencer Geshwein, the driver/tester in that review, and he is a very talented driver, with many, many years as a test driver with Michelin. He has also won the One Lap of America, so he has talent (and knows how to evaluate tires). When I worked at Ford, I remember when they first signed a contract with Hankook - nobody could believe the manufacturing capabilities and performance of the tires (not that this translates to a good track tire). Since then, I have been open to Hankooks, plainly due to their uniformity and quality capabilities.

BTW, I have no experience with these tires, but have been looking at purchasing them.

02-21-2010, 10:56 AM	#109 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	I also wouldn't disregard that Car and Driver review. I used to work with Spencer Geshwein, the driver/tester in that review, and he is a very talented driver, with many, many years as a test driver with Michelin. He has also won the One Lap of America, so he has talent (and knows how to evaluate tires). When I worked at Ford, I remember when they first signed a contract with Hankook - nobody could believe the manufacturing capabilities and performance of the tires (not that this translates to a good track tire). Since then, I have been open to Hankooks, plainly due to their uniformity and quality capabilities. BTW, I have no experience with these tires, but have been looking at purchasing them. Last edited by speedworks; 02-21-2010 at 11:00 AM.