New Best Street Tire - Poll!

RCZ · 05-09-2010, 04:38 PM

Cool man, those are very nice. How do you like them?

G37sHKS · 05-14-2010, 12:44 AM

free bumb

Pushing_Tin · 05-14-2010, 04:15 AM

I changed my mind and it looks like I'll be ordering a set of the Hankooks. The reviews are very good and they came in second place last year in the Car and Driver test. They are also about half the cost of some of the other sets. With the current rebate I can get a set of four shipped for about $700.

You guys ever check out http://treadzone.com/

ZPirate · 05-14-2010, 08:35 AM

Pushing Tin you'll be happy with the Hankooks. I really like them. I put them on my Volk Racing wheels as soon as I got them. I'm getting ready to order a set for my 350Z too to replace the Goodyear GS D3s on it that have gotten really loud.

Lt. Dan · 05-14-2010, 08:50 AM

I've run the Toyo R1R's, and the Bridgestone RE-11s.... Both are AWESOME tires, but if I had to do it again, I would probably switch back to the Toyos....

ChrisSlicks · 05-14-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

I've run the Toyo R1R's, and the Bridgestone RE-11s.... Both are AWESOME tires, but if I had to do it again, I would probably switch back to the Toyos....

The R1R's are most certainly better in the wet and lower temperatures (above freezing), but the RE-11 has more max dry grip. It's a trade off and the decision probably depends somewhat on where you live and how/where you drive.

flashburn · 05-14-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I changed my mind and it looks like I'll be ordering a set of the Hankooks. The reviews are very good and they came in second place last year in the Car and Driver test. They are also about half the cost of some of the other sets. With the current rebate I can get a set of four shipped for about $700.

You guys ever check out Performance Race Racing Tires online, Goodyear, Pirelli, BFGoodrich, Michelin, Yokohama, Toyo, Dunlop

Seems like a pretty lame site. When I put in the Hankook's and try to get a shipping quote it gives an error saying they will give me the shipping cost AFTER I order.

If I try the Contact Us form, then I get an error: "We're very sorry, but the system has experienced an error. Please try your request again later. ".

6MT · 05-14-2010, 11:55 AM

Poll is still missing the Goodyear F-1's.

m4a1mustang · 05-14-2010, 12:24 PM

I am running the Hankook Ventus V12s right now. My car is a street car 90% of the time and these definitely fit the bill. Hard to beat the price... Dry weather performance seems to be on par with the stock Bridgestones and wet traction is way better. Should get a little more than 18k out of them too (280 tw vs. 140).

If I do track them I will be sure to report back.

RCZ · 05-14-2010, 12:35 PM

Treadwear is company specifc and not comparable between different manufacturers

m4a1mustang · 05-14-2010, 12:40 PM

Either way, these *should* outlast the stockers.

Pushing_Tin · 05-14-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Seems like a pretty lame site. When I put in the Hankook's and try to get a shipping quote it gives an error saying they will give me the shipping cost AFTER I order.

If I try the Contact Us form, then I get an error: "We're very sorry, but the system has experienced an error. Please try your request again later. ".

Yeah the site isn't the best but they are cheaper than tire rack. I just gave them a call and their shipping prices are identical to Tire Rack at $16 a tire. So their price for a set of Hankooks shipped is only $686 for me.

flashburn · 05-14-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Yeah the site isn't the best but they are cheaper than tire rack. I just gave them a call and their shipping prices are identical to Tire Rack at $16 a tire. So their price for a set of Hankooks shipped is only $686 for me.

Is that after the $50 rebate? For sizes 245/40 and 285/35, the total I saw before shipping was over $700.

Pushing_Tin · 05-14-2010, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Is that after the $50 rebate? For sizes 245/40 and 285/35, the total I saw before shipping was over $700.

Yeah I should have said that. They are all offering the same $50 rebate. For me tirerack would have been $721 shipped, after rebate. So that's still pretty substantial. I quoted a 275 size though.

Pushing_Tin · 05-18-2010, 12:09 AM

*FYI* my tires shipped out today so I started looking around locally to see what I was going to have to pay in order to have the old ones removed, new ones installed, balanced, TPMS service etc. Every tire/brake place was over $120, except....... my local dealer. They do it all for only $75. Of course your local dealer may be more, but it's worth giving them a call.

View Poll Results: Whats your pick for best tire?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11	74	22.56%
Yokohama Advan AD08	47	14.33%
BF Goodridge T/A KDW	16	4.88%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (stockers)	17	5.18%
Potenza RE760	5	1.52%
Hankook Ventus RS-3	3	0.91%
Kumho ECSTA XS	5	1.52%
Michelin Pilotsport PS2	44	13.41%
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo	44	13.41%
Pirelli PZero	7	2.13%
Nitto NT05	24	7.32%
Toyo R1R	13	3.96%
Nitto Invo	5	1.52%
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec	15	4.57%
Falken Azeni RT-615	9	2.74%
Voters: 328. You may not vote on this poll

05-14-2010, 08:35 AM	#124 (permalink)
ZPirate Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 792 Drives: 09' 370Z & 03' 350Z Rep Power: 17	Pushing Tin you'll be happy with the Hankooks. I really like them. I put them on my Volk Racing wheels as soon as I got them. I'm getting ready to order a set for my 350Z too to replace the Goodyear GS D3s on it that have gotten really loud. __________________ 2003 Daytona Blue 350Z Touring/Nismo 2009 Platinum Graphite 370Z Touring/Sport (Sold) 2009 BMW 135i/Dinan Stage 2 software upgrade/M3 suspension piecies/Koni Sports/ETS FMIC/Alufelgen SF-71 wheels

05-14-2010, 11:55 AM	#128 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Poll is still missing the Goodyear F-1's. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

05-14-2010, 12:24 PM	#129 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I am running the Hankook Ventus V12s right now. My car is a street car 90% of the time and these definitely fit the bill. Hard to beat the price... Dry weather performance seems to be on par with the stock Bridgestones and wet traction is way better. Should get a little more than 18k out of them too (280 tw vs. 140). If I do track them I will be sure to report back. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-14-2010, 12:40 PM	#131 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Either way, these should outlast the stockers. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-09-2010, 04:38 PM	#121 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Cool man, those are very nice. How do you like them?

05-14-2010, 12:44 AM	#122 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 20	free bumb

05-14-2010, 04:15 AM	#123 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	I changed my mind and it looks like I'll be ordering a set of the Hankooks. The reviews are very good and they came in second place last year in the Car and Driver test. They are also about half the cost of some of the other sets. With the current rebate I can get a set of four shipped for about $700. You guys ever check out http://treadzone.com/

05-14-2010, 08:50 AM	#125 (permalink)
Lt. Dan Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 28 Drives: all sorts of Nissans Rep Power: 15	I've run the Toyo R1R's, and the Bridgestone RE-11s.... Both are AWESOME tires, but if I had to do it again, I would probably switch back to the Toyos....

05-14-2010, 12:35 PM	#130 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Treadwear is company specifc and not comparable between different manufacturers

05-18-2010, 12:09 AM	#135 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	FYI my tires shipped out today so I started looking around locally to see what I was going to have to pay in order to have the old ones removed, new ones installed, balanced, TPMS service etc. Every tire/brake place was over $120, except....... my local dealer. They do it all for only $75. Of course your local dealer may be more, but it's worth giving them a call.

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