Hankook Ventus RS-3

johnnydrama · 06-29-2010, 08:41 AM

Just wondering if anybody is running these tires? From what I've read everything suggest that the Ventus V12 are a great street tire. These supposedly step up the performance a bit.

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests - Car and Driver

cossie1600 · 06-29-2010, 07:48 PM

I have them on my Prius, they are good daily driving tires, reasonable traction. They didn't do so hot at the track or autox, the sideway is too soft and it heats up too quickly.

zippin · 07-02-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I have them on my Prius, they are good daily driving tires, reasonable traction. They didn't do so hot at the track or autox, the sideway is too soft and it heats up too quickly.

Why are you tracking a prius, no matter what type of tires you have?

cossie1600 · 07-05-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zippin

Why are you tracking a prius, no matter what type of tires you have?

I have one more FTD in that car than my 370 as of today, the car serves its purpose.

AutoX Z · 07-01-2010, 07:46 PM

The RS-3 is a spectacular tire and one of, if not the best, "street" tire you can currently buy. They handle heat extremely well and are very grippy. No 19" sizes though.

johnnydrama · 07-02-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

The RS-3 is a spectacular tire and one of, if not the best, "street" tire you can currently buy. They handle heat extremely well and are very grippy. No 19" sizes though.

Actually I've priced a 305/30/19. A set will run me about $640. However they don't make a size to fit my front wheels so I'll prolly just go with the Ventus V12

Mr Chaz Tsai · 07-05-2010, 06:24 AM

I've been running RS-3s on my C63 for a while now. Currently on my third set

They're amazing tires, very comparable to the AD07s and even the AD08s in the dry. They handle great on the track since they're easy to read and if you do start to slip it's super controllable and correctable. Daily treadwear is decent as well.

Overall a very good alternative to AD08s if you don't want to spend the extra cheddar. But if you don't mind spending the money, I'd still recommend getting the Advans.

06-29-2010, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 40 Posts: 604 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2232	Hankook Ventus RS-3 Just wondering if anybody is running these tires? From what I've read everything suggest that the Ventus V12 are a great street tire. These supposedly step up the performance a bit. Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests - Car and Driver __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

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AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	The RS-3 is a spectacular tire and one of, if not the best, "street" tire you can currently buy. They handle heat extremely well and are very grippy. No 19" sizes though. __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

07-05-2010, 06:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mr Chaz Tsai Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 120 Drives: 2012 GT-R Rep Power: 16	I've been running RS-3s on my C63 for a while now. Currently on my third set They're amazing tires, very comparable to the AD07s and even the AD08s in the dry. They handle great on the track since they're easy to read and if you do start to slip it's super controllable and correctable. Daily treadwear is decent as well. Overall a very good alternative to AD08s if you don't want to spend the extra cheddar. But if you don't mind spending the money, I'd still recommend getting the Advans. __________________ Mr Chaz Tsai 2012 GTR SPE650-E85 - 576HP 550TQ // Tuned by SP Engineering (road course tune)

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06-29-2010, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I have them on my Prius, they are good daily driving tires, reasonable traction. They didn't do so hot at the track or autox, the sideway is too soft and it heats up too quickly.