The C/D review is on their website. Google it,that's how I found it. Good luck!

LOL! That's exactly what I did after I read Chriz' post this morning. :tup:

Here is the link to the part of the article about the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos. Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests - Car and Driver

The V12 Evo is the first set of aftermarket tires I've ever purchased beyond Toyo. With the 350Z I had T1-S and T1-R. These tires were pretty good, except the T1-S sidewalls were too soft and made it hard to make hard turns. Then there's the price factor involved.

I haven't had the chance to really test the Hankook tires, but so far it seems to exceed the performance of the OEM Potenza tires. Correct me if I'm wrong on this one. Grip is great for everyday driving, much quieter, ride feels a tad softer, and it definitely copes with cold temperatures! IMO, great buy for everyday driving versus dumping $1200 for Toyos.

Cheaper than stock by a bit. Total for all four tires, plus mounting/balacing at the Discount Tire was $960.64, without their warranty.

You can pick up a set of NT-05's for a little more than 960. I think i got them for something like that. It boggles my mind that someone would get V12's when the price for the NT-05s is so close. NT05 is in a different league when it comes to performance.

Because his top 2 requirements were tread wear and wet weather performance, not something the NT-05 excels at.

Bingo and thank you.

Actually RCZ, it's your posts that made me decide on the V12s. I appreciate your input and will likely get the NT05s when I pick up a set of NISMO wheels to replace my stock sport wheels (if I go that route) for eventual track days.

Maybe I should get NT05s for my LeMons racer.

Updated original post. These tires are good for those that find the wet traction of the stockers a little scary in the heavy rain.

Thanks for the updates - its good to hear that the Hankooks are a bit better in the rain.

Can you comment on your perception of the road noise relative to the stock tires? Thanks.

Kevin