Anyone tried the Hankook Ventus V12 series?

FricFrac · 07-23-2009, 03:05 AM

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110

Sound good....

Modshack · 07-23-2009, 05:03 PM

Check this months Car and Driver for a good performance tire shoot-out..

Diesel370 · 07-23-2009, 05:08 PM

I have only had them for 1 week so the only thing I can say at this time is that they are pretty noisy. About as noisy as the old BFG KDw's I had.

FricFrac · 07-24-2009, 01:10 AM

Noise factor isn't high on my list - what is the performance like?

Diesel370 · 07-24-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FricFrac

Noise factor isn't high on my list - what is the performance like?

Here is a good article on these tires. Looks like they scored very high.

LiquidZ · 07-24-2009, 10:13 AM

^That looks to be an excellent article with thorough testing. I'll read it at home. Thanks!

Diesel370 · 07-24-2009, 10:32 AM

Here is another magazine test from Car and Driver comparing the Michelin PS2's to all the affordable summer performance tires out there. Hankook ended up in second place.

Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver
Final Results
http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...e6c0951cf5.pdf

FricFrac · 07-24-2009, 11:23 AM

Interesting because the Kumho were the other tire I've heard good things about..... although I don't think they are available in the sizes I was looking for but the Hankook is... both Korean tires IIRC....

LiquidZ · 07-24-2009, 02:17 PM

After reading some of the reviews about the Hankooks, I'm intrigued to give them a try when it comes to replacing my tires.

They appear to be superb all around performers.

FricFrac · 07-24-2009, 05:21 PM

...and the wear rating looks to be very good actually abnormally good - esp considering the grip on these. New composition possibly giving good grip AND good tire wear....

Dee@Amplified · 08-04-2009, 12:02 AM

I ran V12's on my 240sx its an awesome tire, its a great tire its nice and sticky plus they lasted a pretty good amount of time just daily driving and with my wheels cambered. If you want to get some ridiculously sticky tires try out their new Ventus RS-3. Now that tire is insanely good performance wise. Its like riding on rails.

-Steven @ Amplified

antennahead · 08-04-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel370

I have only had them for 1 week so the only thing I can say at this time is that they are pretty noisy. About as noisy as the old BFG KDw's I had.

That's interesting, because Tirerack claims they are quiet. Thanks for sharing.

John

needr6parts · 08-04-2009, 09:01 PM

[QUOTE=LiquidZ;124068]After reading some of the reviews about the Hankooks, I'm intrigued to give them a try when it comes to replacing my tires.

i have being running these on my 370 for about a 1000 miles and they are very sticky and more quiet than the yokahama tires i had on the 18s.I am running the 245/40/19 up frt and 285/35/19 rears and the price is good to i paid 750.00 for the set.

RCZ · 08-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Good thread!

Caravanshaka · 08-04-2009, 09:17 PM

Just ordered my set as well. I've read good things and figured it was time to give them a shot.

I went with a tiny bit wider than stock, 255/40/19 up front and 285/35/19 in back. If my wheels ever get here I can give a review

BTW, paid $725 shipped and there is a $50 rebate right now.

07-23-2009, 03:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Anyone tried the Hankook Ventus V12 series? Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 Sound good.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-23-2009, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Check this months Car and Driver for a good performance tire shoot-out.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

07-24-2009, 01:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Noise factor isn't high on my list - what is the performance like? __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-24-2009, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	^That looks to be an excellent article with thorough testing. I'll read it at home. Thanks! __________________

07-24-2009, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Diesel370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 94 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	Here is another magazine test from Car and Driver comparing the Michelin PS2's to all the affordable summer performance tires out there. Hankook ended up in second place. Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver Final Results http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...e6c0951cf5.pdf Last edited by Diesel370; 07-24-2009 at 10:36 AM.

07-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Diesel370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 94 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	I have only had them for 1 week so the only thing I can say at this time is that they are pretty noisy. About as noisy as the old BFG KDw's I had.

07-24-2009, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Interesting because the Kumho were the other tire I've heard good things about..... although I don't think they are available in the sizes I was looking for but the Hankook is... both Korean tires IIRC.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

07-24-2009, 02:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	After reading some of the reviews about the Hankooks, I'm intrigued to give them a try when it comes to replacing my tires. They appear to be superb all around performers. __________________

07-24-2009, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	...and the wear rating looks to be very good actually abnormally good - esp considering the grip on these. New composition possibly giving good grip AND good tire wear.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-04-2009, 12:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dee@Amplified Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 118 Drives: MB Base 6MT w/Sport Rep Power: 0	I ran V12's on my 240sx its an awesome tire, its a great tire its nice and sticky plus they lasted a pretty good amount of time just daily driving and with my wheels cambered. If you want to get some ridiculously sticky tires try out their new Ventus RS-3. Now that tire is insanely good performance wise. Its like riding on rails. -Steven @ Amplified

08-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
needr6parts Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: porter,tx Posts: 17 Drives: 2009 370 silver base Rep Power: 16	hankook evo [QUOTE=LiquidZ;124068]After reading some of the reviews about the Hankooks, I'm intrigued to give them a try when it comes to replacing my tires. i have being running these on my 370 for about a 1000 miles and they are very sticky and more quiet than the yokahama tires i had on the 18s.I am running the 245/40/19 up frt and 285/35/19 rears and the price is good to i paid 750.00 for the set.

08-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Good thread!

08-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	Just ordered my set as well. I've read good things and figured it was time to give them a shot. I went with a tiny bit wider than stock, 255/40/19 up front and 285/35/19 in back. If my wheels ever get here I can give a review BTW, paid $725 shipped and there is a $50 rebate right now. __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

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