Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

Windex_ · 07-15-2010, 04:39 AM

Ive never used them at an autocross track. But, Ive spent a few hours at a time in the canyons in malibu with them multiple times and never had problems.

cossie1600 · 07-15-2010, 05:16 AM

Street driving is entirely different, you don't generate the heat like you can at full load

Windex_ · 07-15-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Street driving is entirely different, you don't generate the heat like you can at full load

I hit 130 on spraying on the straight in one canyon and average 50-80mph for 4-25 miles. headers glow, brakes glow trust me I put the car through hell.

*flame suit on*

cossie1600 · 07-15-2010, 08:08 AM

Nice, but no side load.

m4a1mustang · 07-15-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Nice, but no side load.

^ This

The track environment is much harsher than any street driving experience could ever replicate.

I think the *ONLY* complaint about the V12s is it's performance at temperature. Once they get hot they get really slick, unlike the true track-oriented tires with compounds designed to grip like hell at temp.

They are still a badass street tire that will stand up to very aggressive street driving, though.

jpit · 07-15-2010, 09:37 AM

Summer Rubber: Testing performance tires from Hankook and Kumho

teejnut · 07-15-2010, 10:33 AM

Yea, it's really hard to replicate a track day at the street. Again I love the v12's for the street, they're just not a good tire for the track.

Matt · 07-18-2010, 01:13 PM

So what should I be looking at when I look to replace my tires (DD, street only)? Is it safe to assume that the stock tires (yokohama advan) won't automatically be the best option?

I only have 5k on my current tires, so I'm sure I have some time...I'm just completely lost at what variables I should even be looking at. How can these Hankook tires be better and significantly cheaper than the Bridgestone and Yokohamas?

EDIT:

Treadzone is actually more expensive than Tirerack for the Nismo sizes (245 front, 285 back), albeit only a few bucks.

Windex_ · 07-18-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

So what should I be looking at when I look to replace my tires (DD, street only)? Is it safe to assume that the stock tires (yokohama advan) won't automatically be the best option?

I only have 5k on my current tires, so I'm sure I have some time...I'm just completely lost at what variables I should even be looking at. How can these Hankook tires be better and significantly cheaper than the Bridgestone and Yokohamas?

EDIT:

Treadzone is actually more expensive than Tirerack for the Nismo sizes (245 front, 285 back), albeit only a few bucks.

They're Korean thats how!

cossie1600 · 07-18-2010, 04:50 PM

You are paying extra for name and maybe grip, many variables.

NismoZ_840 · 07-19-2010, 01:37 PM

I have about 20 AX days and 15-ish track days on the V12s (not on the same set though). I'll do a detailed write up a bit later, but they are a great value tire with great performance. Not the best tire out there, but the best performance for the money IMO. More than adequate for all but the uber competitor that need to squeeze a extra few tenths of performance out of a street tire and will pay a premium for it.

vipor · 07-19-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NismoZ_840

I have about 20 AX days and 15-ish track days on the V12s (not on the same set though). I'll do a detailed write up a bit later, but they are a great value tire with great performance. Not the best tire out there, but the best performance for the money IMO. More than adequate for all but the uber competitor that need to squeeze a extra few tenths of performance out of a street tire and will pay a premium for it.

spearfish25 · 07-19-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NismoZ_840

I have about 20 AX days and 15-ish track days on the V12s (not on the same set though). I'll do a detailed write up a bit later, but they are a great value tire with great performance. Not the best tire out there, but the best performance for the money IMO. More than adequate for all but the uber competitor that need to squeeze a extra few tenths of performance out of a street tire and will pay a premium for it.

Good to know considering I have a brand new set sitting in the garage. The question is...Do I run my October Road America track day with nearly 'dead' Bridgestone RE050As or put on the V12s first?

NewYorkJon34 · 07-19-2010, 04:59 PM

Do the hankooks weigh less then the stock sport pkg tires?

NismoZ_840 · 07-19-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Do the hankooks weigh less then the stock sport pkg tires?

Tire Rack's Spec tab is a great resource! I don't remember the OEM 370Z tires specifics but here's the Hankooks...

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110

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teejnut Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 206 Drives: 09 Z34 Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	Yea, it's really hard to replicate a track day at the street. Again I love the v12's for the street, they're just not a good tire for the track. __________________ \|KW v3\|SSR Type F\|Invidia\|Berk\|Stillen\|Kenwood/Focal/Image Dynamics/Alpine\|

07-18-2010, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	So what should I be looking at when I look to replace my tires (DD, street only)? Is it safe to assume that the stock tires (yokohama advan) won't automatically be the best option? I only have 5k on my current tires, so I'm sure I have some time...I'm just completely lost at what variables I should even be looking at. How can these Hankook tires be better and significantly cheaper than the Bridgestone and Yokohamas? EDIT: Treadzone is actually more expensive than Tirerack for the Nismo sizes (245 front, 285 back), albeit only a few bucks. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified. Last edited by Matt; 07-18-2010 at 01:22 PM.

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NismoZ_840 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 16 Drives: 350Z Nismo Rep Power: 16	I have about 20 AX days and 15-ish track days on the V12s (not on the same set though). I'll do a detailed write up a bit later, but they are a great value tire with great performance. Not the best tire out there, but the best performance for the money IMO. More than adequate for all but the uber competitor that need to squeeze a extra few tenths of performance out of a street tire and will pay a premium for it. Last edited by NismoZ_840; 07-19-2010 at 01:50 PM.

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Windex_ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SFV 818 LA Posts: 831 Drives: LOW N SLOW! Rep Power: 16	Ive never used them at an autocross track. But, Ive spent a few hours at a time in the canyons in malibu with them multiple times and never had problems.

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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	Street driving is entirely different, you don't generate the heat like you can at full load

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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	Nice, but no side load.

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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	Summer Rubber: Testing performance tires from Hankook and Kumho

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Do the hankooks weigh less then the stock sport pkg tires?