General Tires

murphman · 04-24-2011, 09:48 PM

Was looking on tire rack and saw these and they are listed as new. Price is a litte more thank evo v12's but they have a 40k mile warranty. Any thought?

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Baer383 · 04-24-2011, 10:01 PM

I would buy the Hankook's for the money it's really hard to beat.

Red__Zed · 04-26-2011, 09:26 AM

I think you will find the warranty doesn't apply when run on the z.

kenchan · 04-26-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I would buy the Hankook's for the money it's really hard to beat.

ive personally not tried either tire but ive read a lot of folks are happy with the hankook v12's for dd use.

Red__Zed · 04-26-2011, 12:05 PM

OP-- now that I'm on a computer I can give a more detailed response.

First off, I'm guessing your goals are mileage and price, rather than performance, since you are looking at the Hankook's and a set of all season tires.

I would personally go with a name-brand set of AS tires if that is your goal. There are quite a few options out there, depending on whether you have the 18's or 19's.

I would avoid the V12's. I've offered this same explanation of them before-- they offer the feel of an all-season, with the wear of a summer tire. If you are going to deal with the mushy feel of the sidewall, you might as well get some extra treadwear and use from the all-seasons.

RedBullRR · 04-26-2011, 12:15 PM

I've used the General Tires on previous cars. Getting them from my friend at wholesale price. I've gotten 2 flats both tires replaced for free. Obv I had to pay to get them mounted but to get a hole in the sidewall and have it replaced under warranty was a nice thing.

kenchan · 04-26-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive read a lot of folks are happy with the hankook v12's for dd use.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I would avoid the V12's.

don't listen to Red_Zed. he's like a teenager that says everything opposite of what adults say.

Red__Zed · 04-26-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

don't listen to Red_Zed. he's like a teenager that says everything opposite of what adults say.

Only when the adults are wrong

I mean, it's just my opinion, so no need for it to be taken as gospel. I feel like the V12's don't really make any sense to purchase, but that's just me. They may be the right tire for someone.

I feel like they've gotten a good rep because there are a lot of people that are attempting to justify their purchase decision. Like most car mods, there is a lot of cognitive dissonance amongst purchasers. I think you will find that most people that buy them and actually drive their cars may give them positive reviews, but won't buy them again.

kenchan · 04-26-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Only when the adults are wrong

I mean, it's just my opinion, so no need for it to be taken as gospel. I feel like the V12's don't really make any sense to purchase, but that's just me. They may be the right tire for someone.

I feel like they've gotten a good rep because there are a lot of people that are attempting to justify their purchase decision. Like most car mods, there is a lot of cognitive dissonance amongst purchasers. I think you will find that most people that buy them and actually drive their cars may give them positive reviews, but won't buy them again.

im just kidding.

flashburn · 04-26-2011, 12:44 PM

I'll be getting about 20K out of my rear V12's, and thats with one track day. I should get around 30K from my fronts. I think that's pretty damn good considering their costs. Yeah, the soft sidewall sucks, but it isn't a big deal for a DD. Traction wise they are more than competent. That said, if I didn't have a set of dedicated wheels for the track, I would of gotten the Pilot SS's to replace these.

Red__Zed · 04-26-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

im just kidding.

I know. I just don't want to get somebody else jumping in and thinking it's a flame war.

murphman · 04-26-2011, 05:39 PM

thanks for all the replies as i purchased some v12's and had them put on this past weekend. I like them at this moment, they are quieter then the yoks on the 18's i had. Depending on if I purchased a dd later this year or keep my Z as a dd i was going to look into a good as tire for more tire wear without a huge loss in performance so i was just getting peoples thought on these new tires.
As for Flashburn, you are a lucky man to be gettin gthat kind of wear out of your tires, here the concrete freeways with their flex lines if you want to call them that chew through tires. I think I will be lucky to get 15 out of mine maybe 16-17 on the fronts.

Thanks all for the input, thats all i was asking for.

kenchan · 04-26-2011, 05:41 PM

sounds good, and congrats on your new tires.

Red__Zed · 04-26-2011, 06:03 PM

glad to hear you are happy with them!

drdre8424 · 05-16-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBullRR

I've used the General Tires on previous cars. Getting them from my friend at wholesale price. I've gotten 2 flats both tires replaced for free. Obv I had to pay to get them mounted but to get a hole in the sidewall and have it replaced under warranty was a nice thing.

Aside from the two flats, where the General's a good tire?
I'm actually shopping for new tires as i barley passed my state inspection with the stock Bridgestones.

04-24-2011, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	General Tires Was looking on tire rack and saw these and they are listed as new. Price is a litte more thank evo v12's but they have a 40k mile warranty. Any thought? Tire Search Results __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

04-24-2011, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I would buy the Hankook's for the money it's really hard to beat. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

04-26-2011, 12:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 15	I've used the General Tires on previous cars. Getting them from my friend at wholesale price. I've gotten 2 flats both tires replaced for free. Obv I had to pay to get them mounted but to get a hole in the sidewall and have it replaced under warranty was a nice thing. __________________ 2010 Solid Red Z: Mods: Stillen G3 Intakes \| BC Coilovers \| H&R 20/25 Spacers \| Stillen Splitter \| Stillen LW Pullie TBI \| Red GTR Start \| LED Interior \| Kenwood Double Din

04-26-2011, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I'll be getting about 20K out of my rear V12's, and thats with one track day. I should get around 30K from my fronts. I think that's pretty damn good considering their costs. Yeah, the soft sidewall sucks, but it isn't a big deal for a DD. Traction wise they are more than competent. That said, if I didn't have a set of dedicated wheels for the track, I would of gotten the Pilot SS's to replace these. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

04-26-2011, 05:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	thanks for all the replies as i purchased some v12's and had them put on this past weekend. I like them at this moment, they are quieter then the yoks on the 18's i had. Depending on if I purchased a dd later this year or keep my Z as a dd i was going to look into a good as tire for more tire wear without a huge loss in performance so i was just getting peoples thought on these new tires. As for Flashburn, you are a lucky man to be gettin gthat kind of wear out of your tires, here the concrete freeways with their flex lines if you want to call them that chew through tires. I think I will be lucky to get 15 out of mine maybe 16-17 on the fronts. Thanks all for the input, thats all i was asking for. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI// Last edited by murphman; 04-26-2011 at 05:51 PM.

04-26-2011, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I think you will find the warranty doesn't apply when run on the z.

04-26-2011, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	OP-- now that I'm on a computer I can give a more detailed response. First off, I'm guessing your goals are mileage and price, rather than performance, since you are looking at the Hankook's and a set of all season tires. I would personally go with a name-brand set of AS tires if that is your goal. There are quite a few options out there, depending on whether you have the 18's or 19's. I would avoid the V12's. I've offered this same explanation of them before-- they offer the feel of an all-season, with the wear of a summer tire. If you are going to deal with the mushy feel of the sidewall, you might as well get some extra treadwear and use from the all-seasons.

04-26-2011, 05:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	sounds good, and congrats on your new tires.

04-26-2011, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	glad to hear you are happy with them!

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