Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

IMWEZL · 05-28-2010, 07:56 AM

I probably should have bought these tires before arriving in Korea. They are almost $600 a piece out here for the 19" versions.

More than likely I go with these and just have them shipped. Doesn't look like I'll be auto-x anytime in the next two years anyway. I did like the stockers for auto-x since they were very predictable.

Scribe · 06-03-2010, 10:16 AM

I've had these on my car for about 5K miles and like them for my Z, which is my daily driver. I chose these because of their wet weather performance (stock was a bit scary on the Gulf Coast during the massive downpours that we get). The tread-wear rating is about twice what the stockers were, so we'll see how much longer they last compared to the 16K I got off the original tires.

cossie1600 · 06-04-2010, 12:15 AM

You are not going to like them for autox, they don't grip that great and don't have much feedback due to the soft sidewall. I think they are good street tires due to the low noise and relatively good ride, but I wouldn't go nuts over them.

PyroCustoms · 06-04-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

I haven't tried personally, but everything I have read is that they don't price match.

If you have or build a relationship, they do. But then again, I've been involved in events that they sponsor.

Sorry for the threadjack 'Tin. Some good info.

Pushing_Tin · 06-08-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PyroCustoms

If you have or build a relationship, they do. But then again, I've been involved in events that they sponsor.

Sorry for the threadjack 'Tin. Some good info.

I don't use nearly enough tires to ever establish a relationship with them. I really wanted to use them since they are a site supporter, but they were simply too much in this case.

I am really loving these tires. They are so much quieter and pleasant on daily basis. The lack of tramlining is great too. I was skeptical because of their price, but I will be a repeat buyer of these tires.

j.arnaldo · 06-08-2010, 09:50 AM

According to a recent issue of CR magazine, Hankooks, Falkens & Michelins are among the best tires on the market. I got my baby a pair of Falkens for the rear in late '09. So far, so good! But, then again, I don't put too much mileage on her, annually ('bout 4,000 miles, on average).

PyroCustoms · 06-08-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I don't use nearly enough tires to ever establish a relationship with them. I really wanted to use them since they are a site supporter, but they were simply too much in this case.

I am really loving these tires. They are so much quieter and pleasant on daily basis. The lack of tramlining is great too. I was skeptical because of their price, but I will be a repeat buyer of these tires.

I'm going to have to keep these in mind for the future once I burn out these stockers. Thanks for the reviews!

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2010, 01:48 PM

Got an e-mail today from Hankook telling me that they are processing my rebate within 15 days!

flashburn · 06-09-2010, 01:59 PM

I still need to send mine in. Damn I'm lazy!

jpit · 06-09-2010, 02:40 PM

Tire Rack gives a warning indicating that the Hankooks have a higher load rating than the OEM tire and might ride a little harsher. Has anyone noticed this? Thanks.

Pushing_Tin · 06-09-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

Tire Rack gives a warning indicating that the Hankooks have a higher load rating than the OEM tire and might ride a little harsher. Has anyone noticed this? Thanks.

Uh did you read any of the posts in this thread??

flashburn · 06-09-2010, 03:23 PM

Yeah, seriously. They ride way better than stock. I feel like I can feel less of the tires and more of the road, if that makes any sense. It's definitely "less harsh" compared to stock.

cossie1600 · 06-09-2010, 10:20 PM

I dont have it on the Z, but I can tell you they ride just as well on my Prius compare to the stock low resistance tires. It's a good street tire, not sure if I love them on the track/autox

jpit · 06-10-2010, 09:29 PM

Pushing Tin states: Uh did you read any of the posts in this thread??

I really get sick of answers like this. I read all the posts in this thread and only a couple talk about the ride of the Hankooks at all. The fact that Tire Rack gives this warning before you order the tires is something to look at before spending $800. If you have nothing constructive to say Tin keep it to yourself.

Pushing_Tin · 06-10-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

Pushing Tin states: Uh did you read any of the posts in this thread??

I really get sick of answers like this. I read all the posts in this thread and only a couple talk about the ride of the Hankooks at all. The fact that Tire Rack gives this warning before you order the tires is something to look at before spending $800. If you have nothing constructive to say Tin keep it to yourself.

I started this thread to help other people out, how much more helpful and constructive can I be? And I get sick of people popping to the end of a thread and asking a question that has already been answered.

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j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	According to a recent issue of CR magazine, Hankooks, Falkens & Michelins are among the best tires on the market. I got my baby a pair of Falkens for the rear in late '09. So far, so good! But, then again, I don't put too much mileage on her, annually ('bout 4,000 miles, on average). Last edited by j.arnaldo; 06-08-2010 at 09:52 AM.

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Yeah, seriously. They ride way better than stock. I feel like I can feel less of the tires and more of the road, if that makes any sense. It's definitely "less harsh" compared to stock.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I dont have it on the Z, but I can tell you they ride just as well on my Prius compare to the stock low resistance tires. It's a good street tire, not sure if I love them on the track/autox

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jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 17	Pushing Tin states: Uh did you read any of the posts in this thread?? I really get sick of answers like this. I read all the posts in this thread and only a couple talk about the ride of the Hankooks at all. The fact that Tire Rack gives this warning before you order the tires is something to look at before spending $800. If you have nothing constructive to say Tin keep it to yourself.