Anyone tried the Hankook Ventus V12 series?
 

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110

Sound good....

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

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.

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.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...IRES/page1.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...IRES/page2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...IRES/page3.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...IRES/page4.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t...IRES/page5.jpg

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

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

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....

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.

...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....

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

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

John

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.

Good thread!

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 :tup:

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