Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

370zproject · 07-22-2010, 03:14 PM

0.o u do know about something called a gas pedal right?

cossie1600 · 07-22-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

on a 9.5" front wheel? why so big? i was thinking going with the stock nismo tire sizes would be fine F:245/40/19 R:285/35/19

car understeers like a mofo already, it will get a lot worse with wider rear. yes 275 fit oj 9.5

vipor · 07-22-2010, 03:58 PM

I'm running 275F/305R on my NISMO wheels and it feels fine. Haven't had it on a track yet so I don't know for sure.

The stockers are 245F/285R - 40mm difference

Theoretically with less of a difference there should be less understeer. Here's hopin'!

cossie1600 · 07-22-2010, 07:54 PM

I am running 265/285, which is still faster than bigger Hankook V12s. Even with an almost square setup, my car still understeers like a cow. Next year I am doing 285 all around, if not 275/285

the_student · 07-23-2010, 02:52 AM

Driven about a hundred miles on these tires. 245/40 up front and 285/35 rear. These feel...not as precise as the stockers. It feels too squishy in the turns, feels like it has a soft sidewall. They grip really well though, it just doesnt feel as good as I was hoping. They are way quieter and I can hold a conversation with my passenger way better than before. I like the tread design as well.

I was hoping for a little better performance out of these. Maybe the more wear on these tires will make them feel better. Basically my first impression of these tires are...I don't really like them right now.

m4a1mustang · 07-23-2010, 05:58 AM

The soft squishy feel is exaggerated by the fact that you went from an old tire with low tread to a brand new tire with full tread. Even if you switched out your OEM Bridgestones with fresh Bridgestones it'd still feel squishy compared to before because of the tread.

flashburn · 07-23-2010, 07:24 AM

I do agree that the sidewall is a bit soft. Definitely softer than the OEM tires.

m4a1mustang · 07-23-2010, 07:55 AM

For fun, I ran over a nail with the inner sidewall of my LR tire.

$229 shipped for a replacement from Tire Rack (yes AK, I ordered through the forum link!) so it's not that bad, I guess.

Jeffblue · 07-23-2010, 10:02 AM

the_student · 07-23-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The soft squishy feel is exaggerated by the fact that you went from an old tire with low tread to a brand new tire with full tread. Even if you switched out your OEM Bridgestones with fresh Bridgestones it'd still feel squishy compared to before because of theZ tread.

Oh definitely, I agree. I was just stating my initial thoughts on these. I did say that a little more wear on the tires might make them feel better, so hopefully. I'm in no rush to burn rubber lol

m4a1mustang · 07-23-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by the_student

Oh definitely, I agree. I was just stating my initial thoughts on these. I did say that a little more wear on the tires might make them feel better, so hopefully. I'm in no rush to burn rubber lol

Give them about 500 miles of normal driving to "break in." I have about 5k on them now and they feel really good.

spearfish25 · 07-23-2010, 11:12 AM

Cossie, what suspension setup are you running? I've done some autoX with my stock Bridgestones (245F/275R) and have Hotchkis sways. The setup is very neutral and understeer was never an issue. I'd either try the improved sways or perhaps it's more your driving style playing a role.

NismoZ_840 · 07-23-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Give them about 500 miles of normal driving to "break in." I have about 5k on them now and they feel really good.

+1, I autocrossed them once with 200mi or so; slicker than snot until fun runs at the end of the day. 500mi DD is about right to scrub the mold release goop off.

cossie1600 · 07-23-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Cossie, what suspension setup are you running? I've done some autoX with my stock Bridgestones (245F/275R) and have Hotchkis sways. The setup is very neutral and understeer was never an issue. I'd either try the improved sways or perhaps it's more your driving style playing a role.

Stock everything except tires. Rear bar is not legal in stock class in autox, I dont like changing just the front bar as it will make the understeer worse. The only way the car is breaking loose now is under power, car doesnt snap loose like the RX-8 or my old 350 with 235 all around

josh88 · 07-24-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the_student

Driven about a hundred miles on these tires. 245/40 up front and 285/35 rear. These feel...not as precise as the stockers. It feels too squishy in the turns, feels like it has a soft sidewall. They grip really well though, it just doesnt feel as good as I was hoping. They are way quieter and I can hold a conversation with my passenger way better than before. I like the tread design as well.

I was hoping for a little better performance out of these. Maybe the more wear on these tires will make them feel better. Basically my first impression of these tires are...I don't really like them right now.

I Just put 285/35's on the rear as well and have driven about 100 miles and so far the rear feels very squirly/squishy... I feel like I have no sway bar in the rear of the car. I'm hoping this will get better once the tires have a few miles on them. Taking the car to get aligned on monday as well since something just doesnt feel right. At highway speeds my car feels unstable as well and likes to track right and left at times

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	I'm running 275F/305R on my NISMO wheels and it feels fine. Haven't had it on a track yet so I don't know for sure. The stockers are 245F/285R - 40mm difference Theoretically with less of a difference there should be less understeer. Here's hopin'! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 16	Driven about a hundred miles on these tires. 245/40 up front and 285/35 rear. These feel...not as precise as the stockers. It feels too squishy in the turns, feels like it has a soft sidewall. They grip really well though, it just doesnt feel as good as I was hoping. They are way quieter and I can hold a conversation with my passenger way better than before. I like the tread design as well. I was hoping for a little better performance out of these. Maybe the more wear on these tires will make them feel better. Basically my first impression of these tires are...I don't really like them right now. __________________ 2009 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport/KW/PWJDM/HKS...RIP. 2011 370Z PW 6MT Base/Sport...KW V3/HKS/TE37 SL/Clear Bra Last edited by the_student; 07-23-2010 at 02:56 AM.

07-23-2010, 05:58 AM	#111 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The soft squishy feel is exaggerated by the fact that you went from an old tire with low tread to a brand new tire with full tread. Even if you switched out your OEM Bridgestones with fresh Bridgestones it'd still feel squishy compared to before because of the tread. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-23-2010, 07:55 AM	#113 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	For fun, I ran over a nail with the inner sidewall of my LR tire. $229 shipped for a replacement from Tire Rack (yes AK, I ordered through the forum link!) so it's not that bad, I guess. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-22-2010, 07:54 PM	#109 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I am running 265/285, which is still faster than bigger Hankook V12s. Even with an almost square setup, my car still understeers like a cow. Next year I am doing 285 all around, if not 275/285

07-23-2010, 07:24 AM	#112 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I do agree that the sidewall is a bit soft. Definitely softer than the OEM tires.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Cossie, what suspension setup are you running? I've done some autoX with my stock Bridgestones (245F/275R) and have Hotchkis sways. The setup is very neutral and understeer was never an issue. I'd either try the improved sways or perhaps it's more your driving style playing a role. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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