Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

NismoZ_840 · 07-19-2010, 11:33 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

NewYorkJon34 · 07-19-2010, 11:39 PM

Ya I looked it up, if you switch to a 245F/285R combo then you would lose 6lbs in the rear but gain 2lbs in the front. Compared the hankooks to the sport pkg tires.

cossie1600 · 07-20-2010, 12:19 AM

They are also comparing the tires to other 2nd to 3rd tier summer tires. I have competed with the Hankook V12 and the RE-11, the V12 is not in the same league in terms of speed. I like them for what they are, but don't paint them as the next coming

TBSS2008 · 07-20-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Just got mine this weekend, will update my journal & here with my thoughts after this weekend, should have plenty of miles on them by then. I went with: 275/35-19 & 305/30-19

How does your Z perform with the larger tires on? I was checking out the Camaro SS forum and realized the Camaro runs 275/35/20 on a 9” wheel for the rear tires. This is how the car is setup from the factory so I think the 275/35/19 front 305/30/19 rear would be a nice setup on the Stock 370z Sport Wheels.

I love my NT05's but the rears are almost bald at 12k and I drive at least 20k miles a year so probably not the most cost effective tire for me.

NismoZ_840 · 07-20-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

They are also comparing the tires to other 2nd to 3rd tier summer tires. I have competed with the Hankook V12 and the RE-11, the V12 is not in the same league in terms of speed. I like them for what they are, but don't paint them as the next coming

Definitely not the next coming, there are lot of better performing tires and I named a couple stickier candidates that won't break the bank and have solid magazine reviews. I hear the RE-11 are phenomenal, but they are twice the cost in 17" and 1/3 more in 19." I can see spending that trying to win a National event or you have enough money that it's not a concern, but that's a high premium for the recreational/aspiring racer on a budget.

cossie1600 · 07-20-2010, 09:27 PM

Understood, I spent $1100 on a car with 600 miles, so I know how you feel about cost. It's a good tire for the price, especially the ones that dont need all out speed. I bought them for my Prius, happy with everything except the grip level at the track

m4a1mustang · 07-20-2010, 09:29 PM

They are really nice in the wet.

Matt · 07-20-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I bought them for my Prius

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

happy with everything except the grip level at the track

Am I misinterpreting this?

So if I'm looking for a tire for my Z as a DD, this would be a decent choice?

cossie1600 · 07-20-2010, 10:11 PM

Yeah, good DD, not very good track or autox tire.

Pushing_Tin · 07-21-2010, 02:31 AM

I have over 1500 miles on them now and I'm still loving them. I drive my car hard and aside from being quieter I cannot find an appreciable difference between these and the much more costly stockers. Couldn't be happier given the price.

Jeffblue · 07-22-2010, 12:56 PM

i am about to order tires for new wheels. i have decided to go with a 285/35/19 in the rear on a 10.5" since i will have a +5 offset in the back and i'm scared of rubbing with anything bigger. However, up front i'm not sure whether to go with the 245/45/19 or the 245/40/19. according to 1010tires calculator, the 245/45 is only for up to wheels up to 9.0" inches, and i assume that the 245/40 would be even more of a stretch. I am running a 9.5 up front and i want to stay as close to stock diameter as possible, but i'd rather go larger to get rid of some of the gap b/c i dont think i'm going to lower my car yet (i dont want to have to get camber arms and all the other allignment changes that come with it) someone please help.

in short hankook v12 245/45/19 or 245/40/19 on a 9.5 wide inch wheel?

cossie1600 · 07-22-2010, 03:26 PM

275 or 285

Jeffblue · 07-22-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

275 or 285

on a 9.5" front wheel? why so big? i was thinking going with the stock nismo tire sizes would be fine F:245/40/19 R:285/35/19

370zproject · 07-22-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Should get at least 20k out of them, probably more.

oh good i drive about 11k a yr

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

That would be my guess too. Since the treadwear rating is about double of the Bridgestones and I got 12k out of them.

got 11k on my potenzas

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

30s and they are very good…..Better than the OEMs.
sweet!
I guess these words are fairly equivalent to someone talking about power increase by a butt dyno estimate but I've noticed quite a bit more traction in the cold and or wet.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

They are really nice in the wet.

yay!

xiven · 07-22-2010, 04:11 PM

i have 20k on my potenzas so far...

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