General Tires

murphman

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

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

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kenchan

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

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

Red__Zed

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.

kenchan

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

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.

kenchan

im just kidding.

Red__Zed

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

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.

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drdre8424

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.

flashburn

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.

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kenchan

sounds good, and congrats on your new tires.

Red__Zed

glad to hear you are happy with them!

kenchan

General is owned by continental (was bought out) and I believe their DW's are also made at the same plant in the US(?)

Someone correct me if im wrong.