Replacing Stocks with Hankook's... now or later?

m4a1mustang · 05-11-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tresfr

I realize the Bridgestones are not the best bang for the buck tire. However, I do not see the Hankooks as an upgrade. They are a better value but I would be surprised if there was not a slight drop in performance. The Hankooks will ride a little smoother and be quiter but they are are performance downgrade.

This was my view before I ordered them, but after having talked to a couple friends that have experience with them I decided to pull the trigger.

After having them on for a while I definitely feel like they are better performers than the Bridgestones not only in terms of overall ride quality (noise mostly), but in cornering performance as well. These are surprising tires to say the least, and I'm completely satisfied with them!

The RE050As are just a waste of money.

TBSS2008 · 05-11-2010, 03:55 PM

No Nitto NT05's?

I only have 5,000 miles on them so too soon to say how long they are going to last, but damn they are sticky! And they are a lot quieter then the Bridgestone’s. Very very predictable at the limit and high speeds plus they look really cool. I remember comparing the V12s and the Nitto NT05 and the price difference was about $300.00 dollars so the Hankooks are a good buy.

05-11-2010, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 18	No Nitto NT05's? I only have 5,000 miles on them so too soon to say how long they are going to last, but damn they are sticky! And they are a lot quieter then the Bridgestone’s. Very very predictable at the limit and high speeds plus they look really cool. I remember comparing the V12s and the Nitto NT05 and the price difference was about $300.00 dollars so the Hankooks are a good buy. __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED)

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