hankook v12 question

happytheman · 11-26-2011, 02:37 PM

Why didn't you like the 275 up front? Just curious.

tjlazer · 11-26-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

I installed my hankook v12 two days ago, and it feels very slippery.
OEM bridgestone was more sticky I'd say, I am afraid that I made a wrong choice for my new set of tires.
Will it be better after certain number of driving miles?
Road noise reduced significantly, but when I wanted to enjoy some corners with 2nd gear (30-40 mph) w/o VDC on, I suddenly lost control. I had no issue with OEM tires.

please do yourself and others on the road a favor. Leave VDC on for a while.

Thank you.

sojirovskensi · 11-26-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

please do yourself and others on the road a favor. Leave VDC on for a while.

Thank you.

I am not crazy enough or have a strong heart to do it on the road.

I tried that off road, empty parking lot

sojirovskensi · 11-26-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Why didn't you like the 275 up front? Just curious.

first, tire sticks out too much in my taste.
second, steering wheel feels heavier than stock.

happytheman · 11-26-2011, 10:54 PM

/\ Pics pwease?

sojirovskensi · 11-26-2011, 11:49 PM

happytheman · 11-27-2011, 02:00 AM

I can see what you mean about up front, but it still looks bad@$$!

sojirovskensi · 11-27-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I can see what you mean about up front, but it still looks bad@$$!

Looks good but they scrape fender so easily
I'd rather give up the looks than having worries everytime i pass speed bumpers

Thechidz · 11-27-2011, 10:52 AM

is your suspension lowered? I have the same size and they dont scrape?

Thechidz · 11-27-2011, 10:54 AM

edit: sorry I actually have 255 on front.

happytheman · 11-28-2011, 12:03 AM

I must say that I'm torn between 265 or 255 up front..but totally sold on 305 for the rear.

litesky · 11-28-2011, 12:28 AM

hankooks aren't built for corners. read the reviews out there on different forums and you'll see that the sidewalls are soft. Not sure if this has caused you to think that you're slipping a bit?...just saying..

sojirovskensi · 11-28-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Thechidz

is your suspension lowered? I have the same size and they dont scrape?

yes they are lowered by kw v3
1.5~2 fingers gap on front, 1 on rear

sojirovskensi · 11-28-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by litesky

hankooks aren't built for corners. read the reviews out there on different forums and you'll see that the sidewalls are soft. Not sure if this has caused you to think that you're slipping a bit?...just saying..

They are getting better as they are wearing out (I've ridden 600 miles on them) but not as sticky as stock tires.
I already placed on order Re-11, and I will be using Hankook until they arrive.
I wish D/C tires carry 19' R-S3

Thechidz · 11-28-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

They are getting better as they are wearing out (I've ridden 600 miles on them) but not as sticky as stock tires.
I already placed on order Re-11, and I will be using Hankook until they arrive.
I wish D/C tires carry 19' R-S3

let us know if you have any problems with the exchange/return. Thats a great policy for DTD is they hold to it

11-26-2011, 02:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
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11-27-2011, 02:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I can see what you mean about up front, but it still looks bad@$$! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-27-2011, 10:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 15	is your suspension lowered? I have the same size and they dont scrape? __________________ I <3 my car

11-27-2011, 10:54 AM	#25 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 15	edit: sorry I actually have 255 on front. __________________ I <3 my car

11-28-2011, 12:03 AM	#26 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	I must say that I'm torn between 265 or 255 up front..but totally sold on 305 for the rear. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-28-2011, 12:28 AM	#27 (permalink)
litesky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal-OC Posts: 354 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 14	hankooks aren't built for corners. read the reviews out there on different forums and you'll see that the sidewalls are soft. Not sure if this has caused you to think that you're slipping a bit?...just saying..

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