Hankook, Yokohama or Michelins as replacements for sport package

chrisgee32079 · 02-02-2011, 12:06 PM

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, 12:07 PM

V12s will be perfect for your application.

RCZ · 02-02-2011, 12:18 PM

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, 12:27 PM

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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, 01:18 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, 01:51 PM

Thanks, that was a good article!

m4a1mustang · 02-02-2011, 02:13 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, 02:32 PM

Thanks Steve!

corner3garage · 02-02-2011, 02:50 PM

re11 are nice!

chrisgee32079 · 02-02-2011, 03:41 PM

It looks like lots of people like the RE 11's, but they don't come in the stock size. So if I'd go that route, what would be the recommended size?

fairladyZ34 · 02-03-2011, 02:05 AM

i just got hankook v12s for my new rims, gonna see how i like them. Pretty much same use as you, daily driving with some fun

SeeyaBud86 · 02-03-2011, 07:36 AM

I've had the V12's for about 3 months already. I like them a lot. They provide much better grip than the stockers, they ride good, and they are quiet. Those were just pluses because I don't really care if they ride good or if they are quiet. I wasn't expecting them to feel so "smooth." I'm thinking of getting the RE-11's next just to see the difference. But at the price that the Hankooks are at, they are hard to beat for the performance you get with the comfort of casual driving.

cossie1600 · 02-03-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisgee32079

It looks like lots of people like the RE 11's, but they don't come in the stock size. So if I'd go that route, what would be the recommended size?

If you don't race the car, 265/35/19 and 285/35/19. If you do, 285/35/19 all around.

RekeHavoc · 02-03-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

If you don't race the car, 265/35/19 and 285/35/19. If you do, 285/35/19 all around.

Just curious, why wouldn't you recommend a 275/35 and 285/35? It looks like the 275/35 would result in less speedometer error.

Thanks!!

m4a1mustang · 02-03-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RekeHavoc

Just curious, why wouldn't you recommend a 275/35 and 285/35? It looks like the 275/35 would result in less speedometer error.

Thanks!!

The RE-11 is not available in 275/35.

02-02-2011, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrisgee32079 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jonestown, PA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 14	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, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	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, 02:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	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!

02-02-2011, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	re11 are nice! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

02-03-2011, 02:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	i just got hankook v12s for my new rims, gonna see how i like them. Pretty much same use as you, daily driving with some fun __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

02-02-2011, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	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...

02-02-2011, 01:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
RekeHavoc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, TN Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	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

02-02-2011, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrisgee32079 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jonestown, PA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks, that was a good article!

02-02-2011, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
chrisgee32079 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jonestown, PA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks Steve!

02-02-2011, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
chrisgee32079 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jonestown, PA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z W M6 Rep Power: 14	It looks like lots of people like the RE 11's, but they don't come in the stock size. So if I'd go that route, what would be the recommended size?

02-03-2011, 07:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	I've had the V12's for about 3 months already. I like them a lot. They provide much better grip than the stockers, they ride good, and they are quiet. Those were just pluses because I don't really care if they ride good or if they are quiet. I wasn't expecting them to feel so "smooth." I'm thinking of getting the RE-11's next just to see the difference. But at the price that the Hankooks are at, they are hard to beat for the performance you get with the comfort of casual driving. __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

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