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

caneman88 · 05-16-2010, 02:36 PM

I have noticed since I replaced the bridgestones with the V12 Hankooks is at higher speeds over 75 they feel a little floaty not as confident as the stock tires. Does that sound about right with any other members that have made the change? I am still using the stock front tires not sure if that has any effect.

m4a1mustang · 05-16-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by caneman88

I have noticed since I replaced the bridgestones with the V12 Hankooks is at higher speeds over 75 they feel a little floaty not as confident as the stock tires. Does that sound about right with any other members that have made the change?

I feel a little more "squirm" but I think that's simply because of the extra tread. I don't really feel like the car is floaty at speed with these tires.

vortrex · 05-16-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I feel a little more "squirm" but I think that's simply because of the extra tread. I don't really feel like the car is floaty at speed with these tires.

I have a little more squirm too. what pressures are you guys running? I have 255/35 and 295/30.

m4a1mustang · 05-16-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vortrex

I have a little more squirm too. what pressures are you guys running? I have 255/35 and 295/30.

35 all around.

Pushing_Tin · 05-16-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by caneman88

I have noticed since I replaced the bridgestones with the V12 Hankooks is at higher speeds over 75 they feel a little floaty not as confident as the stock tires. Does that sound about right with any other members that have made the change? I am still using the stock front tires not sure if that has any effect.

Like several people have said, even if you replaced the Bridgestones with another brand new set you may notice that feeling more simple due to all the extra tread that you're not used to.

Not sure what kind of effect you are getting with a set of mismatched tires with different wear on the front vs the rear.

Neo187H · 05-16-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by caneman88

I have noticed since I replaced the bridgestones with the V12 Hankooks is at higher speeds over 75 they feel a little floaty not as confident as the stock tires. Does that sound about right with any other members that have made the change? I am still using the stock front tires not sure if that has any effect.

It could have an affect but its going to be one of those things that you aren't sure of until you throw other tires on it.

If anything new tires should have a more planted feel than older more worn out tires, assuming of course you're staying with the same model of tire before and after.

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