Well it seems that I will be putting my first set of tires on my V. I wanted to get everyone's opinion on the following tires: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110.

I'm fully aware that these are not top of the line tires for our top of the line cars, however after reading reviews and riding on the current "Run-Craps", I feel they will be an upgrade. Also they can be had for $700 to our doors plus $50 rebate, so that will be less $$$ per :burn:

Please don't flame me I'm aware i'm being CHEAP here but I'm just looking for general tire, not for any track use just want something to work OK and be MORE QUIET then those damn Run-Craps (its almost embrassing with people in the car)

To date I believe these are the least expensive tire options for our cars..

Here are some links:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparisons/09q2/tire_test_nine_affordable_summer_tires_take_on_the _michelin_ps2-comparison_tests/hankook_ventus_v12_evo_page_10

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110

all reviews are low mileage in cars that weigh less....Id be worried about noise and cornering.


F

I just bought 2 of those hankooks for the backs but havent put them on yet though.
They got great reviews on some site I forgot which one.
I need to buy the two fronts so I can take advantage of that rebate. I currently have run craps in the front and I came across a free used set of Bridgestone RE050's 285/35/19 for the rear Those seem to be pretty good but there pretty expensive new and I heard they dont last long. If I had the money I would really like to try the
mich a/s plus or bridgestone turenza serenity.

My friend works for a Firestone and said the serenitys are amazing.

First 2 reviews sounded pretty good.... but then #3:suspense:

Hankooks, installed them and scared the -------- out of me!!!!! When I drove on highway I noticed a little squirly going on but we left for 5k mile trip the next day and really got to doing some highway miles and found out how bad they are when you only put on 2 tires!REALLY BAD! All over the road, let me repeat, all over the road. :eek:

Bob,
I had hankooks on my V1, and i got terrible traction. I would say that getting a lower end tire will cause you to drive you car differently, which will take the fun out of owning a V. Just my 2c. I have read the YokS4 (?) are really good A/S tires and not overwhelmingly expensive. I did just put Mich PS A/S on the rear of my STSV and have to say i am very impressed, now i cant wait for the fronts (Goodyear F1 A/S) to wear out so i can replace those noisy ass things with the Mich PS A/S.

I have the Yokohama Advan S4 on as my winter tire, and I am very impressed with them. I live in Chicago, where the winters (and potholes) are about as bad as it gets anywhere. Haven't gotten stuck once since putting them on. Summer tires are the GY GS-D3s, which I am NOT happy with. :annoyed: Fronts are worn out after 17K, while the rears seem OK. But the NOISE is terrible. If you are looking for AS tires, Yokos are reasonably priced.

Bob

Oh, and dont get the Falken 452s....noisy as hell after 10K

F

I had the GSD3s and I'll second that they were horrible. Traction was poor and the noise at 8k miles was horrid.

The F1 all seasons and the GSD3s had a very similar tread pattern, which makes me wonder if that's part of the noise issue once they have some wear.

T-1R's are still quiet after 10k but you do have to size down to get them. Next up to the plate are the Bridgestone RE050's in stock sizes for me

The F1 all seasons and the GSD3s had a very similar tread pattern, which makes me wonder if that's part of the noise issue once they have some wear.

I replaced my GSD3s with the F1 all seasons right before I traded the car and I remember the tread patterns being significantly different. There are no other tires tread patterns like those GSD3s. Yeah, the F1's sort of V towards the center a bit, but nothing like the GSD3s.

Max Summer Performance version

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/gy_eagle_f1_gsd3_ci1_l.jpg


All Season version

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/goodyear/gy_eaglef1_as_ci1_l.jpg

hey guys just picked up some Bridgestone Pontenza RE050A, they are sick! really sticky and great traction!

^^^ Thats my next tire