Hankook, Yokohama or Michelins as replacements for sport package

chrisgee32079 · 02-02-2011, 11:06 AM

I never take my car on a track and I don't drive it in winter conditions. I like hitting up back roads and digging into some turns, but that's about as extreme as I get. So, that being said...

I didn't hate the OEM Bridgestones, but I thought they were super noisy, the reviews of that tire are so~so and it looks like lots of Z owners weren't crazy about them. So as replacements I'm considering Hankook V12 evo's, Yokohama S.drive's and Michelin PS2's.

Any recommendations between those 3???

m4a1mustang · 02-02-2011, 11:07 AM

V12s will be perfect for your application.

ZPirate · 02-03-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

V12s will be perfect for your application.

I have them on my 370Z Nismo wheels.

RCZ · 02-02-2011, 11:18 AM

umm...if you can afford PS2 get them...if you want something a little cheaper and IMO better, RE-11's. If you just want something relatively sporty and quieter...V12's or Invos.

You shouldn't have the V12's in even the same universe as the PS2...

chrisgee32079 · 02-02-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

You shouldn't have the V12's in even the same universe as the PS2...

Yeah, I kind of assumed the V12's and S.drives aren't up to snuff with the PS2's...but the PS2's are obviously a lot more expensive. I just didn't know if I needed the PS2's since I'm not really an extreme driver.

RekeHavoc · 02-02-2011, 12:18 PM

This review is a bit dated, but perhaps it will help nonetheless...

Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

chrisgee32079 · 02-02-2011, 12:51 PM

Thanks, that was a good article!

m4a1mustang · 02-02-2011, 01:13 PM

Another good Max Performance summer tire to take a look at is the Continental ExtremeContact DW. I think that's what I'm going with for my street setup

chrisgee32079 · 02-02-2011, 01:32 PM

Thanks Steve!

flashburn · 02-03-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Another good Max Performance summer tire to take a look at is the Continental ExtremeContact DW. I think that's what I'm going with for my street setup

How do they match up against the Hankook's? I see they have a better wear rating, but since wear ratings aren't equivalent across different companies, that doesn't mean much on it's own.

m4a1mustang · 02-03-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

How do they match up against the Hankook's? I see they have a better wear rating, but since wear ratings aren't equivalent across different companies, that doesn't mean much on it's own.

Honestly I don't know. They haven't really been put up against the V12s. I've done some research and the rank very well against the PS2s.

I would venture to guess they are probably a better summer tire than the V12s. The Hankooks have nice grip for a Max Performance summer but the feel is on the sloppy side compared to the RE050s, PZeros, and PS2s of the world.

flashburn · 02-03-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Honestly I don't know. They haven't really been put up against the V12s. I've done some research and the rank very well against the PS2s.

I would venture to guess they are probably a better summer tire than the V12s. The Hankooks have nice grip for a Max Performance summer but the feel is on the sloppy side compared to the RE050s, PZeros, and PS2s of the world.

Interesting. I'm still a long while away from needing new tires for the 19's, so I won't have to worry about it for a while. I'll be getting RE-11's for my track dedicated 18's.

ltp · 02-03-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Another good Max Performance summer tire to take a look at is the Continental ExtremeContact DW. I think that's what I'm going with for my street setup

I bought the DWS instead of DW because the tread wear rating is 540 (last at least 50k miles). Either one will be much better and cheaper than the stock tires. I am very happy with these new tires - they are smoother, quieter, & cheaper.

m4a1mustang · 02-03-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ltp

I bought the DWS instead of DW because the tread wear rating is 540 (last at least 50k miles). Either one will be much better and cheaper than the stock tires. I am very happy with these new tires - they are smoother, quieter, & cheaper.

Much better in terms of treadwear, sure. But the DWS will have no where near the dry weather performance of the RE050As. Of course if you're primary concern is treadwear I'm sure that's not a big deal. The DWS is probably the best all-weather tire as it has some light snow capability.

ltp · 02-03-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Much better in terms of treadwear, sure. But the DWS will have no where near the dry weather performance of the RE050As. Of course if you're primary concern is treadwear I'm sure that's not a big deal. The DWS is probably the best all-weather tire as it has some light snow capability.

Totally agree. DWS can't match other high peformance summer tires on performance.
For non-extreme/track drivers, DWS has high rating on all categories which are well suited for all road conditions.

02-02-2011, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
chrisgee32079 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jonestown, PA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 15	Hankook, Yokohama or Michelins as replacements for sport package I never take my car on a track and I don't drive it in winter conditions. I like hitting up back roads and digging into some turns, but that's about as extreme as I get. So, that being said... I didn't hate the OEM Bridgestones, but I thought they were super noisy, the reviews of that tire are so~so and it looks like lots of Z owners weren't crazy about them. So as replacements I'm considering Hankook V12 evo's, Yokohama S.drive's and Michelin PS2's. Any recommendations between those 3???

02-02-2011, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	V12s will be perfect for your application. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-02-2011, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Another good Max Performance summer tire to take a look at is the Continental ExtremeContact DW. I think that's what I'm going with for my street setup __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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