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Hankook Ventus V12 evo
I'm considering replacing my RE-11's with these: Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
I believe I saw a few posts here with folks using them. Anyone in the Mid-A have them on? They are a good $130 less than the RE-11's per tire and right now, that would help me a lot in terms of getting something on the car to drive it. Also, does anyone have any recommended installers in the Columbia/Baltimore area? Tire Rack pointed me to these guys: Installer Details They seem to have good reviews. I would prefer first hand recommendations from those that have had tires installed on a lowered car though if possible. Thanks! |
Lance I had the V12s on my Z when I sold it. Let's just say there is going to be a HUGE decrease in performance over your RE11s. If you are willing to live with that they aren't a bad tire. ;)
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So it might be a bit slippery in comparison? I could probably live with that for now. Heck I kind of like a loose rear (put that in there for Shadoquad), LOL!
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The only pluses will be better tire wear and better rain traction. |
Thanks Steve. I might try the Continental Extreme Contact DW's. Yeah, I'll have RE-11's in the front for a while with them. Could make things interesting, LOL!
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hey lance, i currently have the hankook v12's, your more than welcome to try driving my car to see how they feel, but compared to the one's i had priod (the advan), they kinda suck on dry, but do much better on the wet. at first i didn't like them very much, but i got used to it after a while. to be honest tho, i don't think i'll buy them again the next time i need to change my tires, unless i'm short on $$.
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Sounds good 911! I'll take you up on that offer soon. ;-) I see the Conti Dw's are back ordered now. Boo hoo!
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My dad uses Neubauer's, and I've had work done there on previous cars I've owned. Pretty sure they've been in business for my entire life if not longer, about 30 yrs. Overall I think they do quality work but can be pricey at times. I was thinking of using them to get my tires mounted on my new wheels when the time comes. Where ever you do go, leave us some feedback on how the shop did. Like I said before I am going to need to do this soon as well.
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I ended up going with the ContiExtreme Contact DWS's and had Sheehy Nissan of Annapolis do the mounting + balancing for $25 a tire. I had heard some horror stories of a few local shops scratching the hell out of rims, so I figured the dealership would be the best bet. The DWS is one hell of a tire though, I am very happy with them so far.
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Mounting and balancing for only $25 a wheel? That is cheap! |
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You will like the Hankooks, but they won't be as nice riding ,and will have less rip then the RE11's. But you will be saving a lot of money too. (Just don't expect the same performance) |
Thanks Fuzz!
Oh, I see a couple recommendations for Radial Tire in Silver Spring over at the 350 site. Radial Tire Company I might drive my Z up to Neubauer's thought first to see if they can get it on their alignment rack. |
You may want to try Walmart. Seriously. My understanding is that Walmart has the newest Hunter tire machines that have rim protectors and make it virtually impossible for the tech to scratch your wheel.
I've had tires mounted by Radial Tire and they didn't mess up my wheels, but these were for a Saab with 235/45-17 tires. I've heard some mixed reviews of them otherwise. You could also try Ye Olde Wheel Shop in Elkridge. I know the owner's son and a bunch of people I know have had tires installed there. |
Walmart???:ugh2:
Just look for a place that has a leverless/touch less mounting machine and guarantees their work. Let them know first hand that you don't want a single scratch on the rims and watch them install the tires. Tire Rack usually list whether a shop has a leverless/touchless or not. |
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I looked on Tire Rack. There's a place called Quality Discount Tire in Kensington. Great reviews and they have a touchless machine.
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I make sure to curb all my wheels before it's time to replace the tires so I don't need to worry about this touchless nonsense. :D
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By the way, if you're looking for an alignment, I highly recommend York Automotive in Mt. Airy. The guys who own the shop are big into racing and I know a lot of people who go there for autocross alignments. They'll do the alignment with you sitting in the car for the correct weight distribution and they'll dial it in to exactly what you want.
I'm going to be there tomorrow to get my KW Variant 1's installed along with corner weighting and alignment. |
okay so there's a local shop that will sell me the RE-11's 98Y rated verses tite racks 102Y rated. Is there a big difference?
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Yes.
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The load rating on the 102 is 18xx lbs per tire, the 98 is 16xx lbs per tire.
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Yeah the load rating. I just took another look at the tires on the car and it says 98W
Hummm.... Sounds like 98 will be fine though if that's what I was running. |
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$350.00 I would talk em down a little.......shhh!!!
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$370: Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 |
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