Meatier tires for stock 18''

christian370z · 02-28-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I don't think i would agree with the v12s being way better than stock,'especially if we are talking 18s with the advan sports as stock tires...

Of all the tire reviews and tests I have seen, the Advan Sports fall behind the V12s in terms of numbers. Besides, I was also comparing stock Advans (225/245) to V12s/RE11s at 245/275 sizes which would be a big improvement over stock.

I could have misread the reviews though.

Cmike2780 · 02-28-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Of all the tire reviews and tests I have seen, the Advan Sports fall behind the V12s in terms of numbers. Besides, I was also comparing stock Advans (225/245) to V12s/RE11s at 245/275 sizes which would be a big improvement over stock.

I could have misread the reviews though.

Stock tires always get a bad rep for some reason, but they are great tires. A big adavantage for the V12's is its price.

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Of all the tire reviews and tests I have seen, the Advan Sports fall behind the V12s in terms of numbers. Besides, I was also comparing stock Advans (225/245) to V12s/RE11s at 245/275 sizes which would be a big improvement over stock.

I could have misread the reviews though.

I'd be curious to see those reviews. I haven't seen many that pit them together because of the price difference. The soft sidewalls are really are killer on the v12's in my mind.

christian370z · 02-28-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'd be curious to see those reviews. I haven't seen many that pit them together because of the price difference. The soft sidewalls are really are killer on the v12's in my mind.

Good point, I would not choose them personally for that reason. I would only throw on some RE-11s, best of everything in my opinion short of R compound tires.

I based my comments primarily on this review:

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests - Car and Driver

drum1972 · 03-01-2011, 03:20 PM

I upgraded my 18's to Enkei RP03 (18 X 8.5, 35 offset/18 X 10, 15 offset) and I kept the Advans on the front and added an Adva 275 in the rear. I tried the V12's and didn't like them.

To me, they didn't have anywhere near as good as grip as the Yokahoma's (by the way, I don't drive my car hard but maybe once a month). I've got 8/11's left on the front tire with 13K miles and the rear has 9/11's with 4.5K miles.

Just my preference but I think the Advans are much better than the V12's. They stick like glue in the rain.

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03-01-2011, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
drum1972 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 55 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	I upgraded my 18's to Enkei RP03 (18 X 8.5, 35 offset/18 X 10, 15 offset) and I kept the Advans on the front and added an Adva 275 in the rear. I tried the V12's and didn't like them. To me, they didn't have anywhere near as good as grip as the Yokahoma's (by the way, I don't drive my car hard but maybe once a month). I've got 8/11's left on the front tire with 13K miles and the rear has 9/11's with 4.5K miles. Just my preference but I think the Advans are much better than the V12's. They stick like glue in the rain.