Anyone tried the Hankook Ventus V12 series?

WShade · 02-20-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Cool. I value your opinion. The NT05s are still much less than the stock Bridgestones and only a bit more than the V12s. Definitely 'doable'.

And, they come in OEM sizes for those who want to stay with it. For me the decision is made.

RCZ · 02-20-2010, 03:47 PM

^ I went with OEM sizes too. It works PERFECTLY.

NIZMOZ · 02-20-2010, 09:59 PM

Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver

RCZ · 02-20-2010, 10:37 PM

That review has been brought up several times and frankly no one cares about it.

To the OP and the rest of the folks here: That is what I've heard and that's what I know. Spearfish, if for some reason you want to listen to this guy, just think about turn 9 at RA and let me know how important saving a couple hundred bucks is. He just likes to oppose everything I say.

NISMOZ, he is talking about Road America and you want to send him out on Hankook V12s?

spearfish25 · 02-20-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Spearfish, if for some reason you want to listen to this guy, just think about turn 9 at RA and let me know how important saving a couple hundred bucks is. He just likes to oppose everything I say.

You haven't steered me wrong yet, and I've asked you for plenty of advice. The thought of RA in October has me upgrading all kinds of stuff. Carbotech XP10/8 pads are arriving in two days. I have Motul RBF600 fluid sitting on the shelf behind me. New Bell helmet in the box on the floor. Now for tires

NIZMOZ · 02-20-2010, 11:21 PM

Well it is what I know and what I heard as well. You have never owned the tires yourself just read what you see on the net. I have people I know who have actually ran these tires. Do what you wish, but Nittos are not all that.

NIZMOZ · 02-20-2010, 11:35 PM

No biggie. I have been racing since 1994, so I guess my experience doesn't meet his. lol!

spearfish25 · 02-20-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

No biggie. I have been racing since 1994, so I guess my experience doesn't meet his. lol!

It's not about taking sides nor is it a competition. Given my novice level of track driving, the reality is that any of these tires will probably out perform my driving. This is how I talked myself out of coilovers.

nuTinmuch · 02-21-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

It's not about taking sides nor is it a competition. Given my novice level of track driving, the reality is that any of these tires will probably out perform my driving. This is how I talked myself out of coilovers.

I'm taking this post, enlarging the words and printing them out. I am then hanging them on my wall. Forever.

This will save me a fortune.

NIZMOZ · 02-21-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

It's not about taking sides nor is it a competition. Given my novice level of track driving, the reality is that any of these tires will probably out perform my driving. This is how I talked myself out of coilovers.

You are exactly right. You will eventually push your car past it's tires limits with experience, but with any street tire, it will get greasy after time. That is what race tires are for.

Hell, I have taken my Daily Acura TL Type-S with Michelin MXM4s out there, it did okay with them.

NIZMOZ · 02-21-2010, 10:58 AM

The Tire DB - Posts about Track and AutoX tire brands - Page 20 - MY350Z.COM Forums

Great post of people who track their cars and testing different tires.

feelzpwr91 · 02-21-2010, 12:57 AM

My buddy has them on his SI and loves them, there pretty sticky

speedworks · 02-21-2010, 09:56 AM

I also wouldn't disregard that Car and Driver review. I used to work with Spencer Geshwein, the driver/tester in that review, and he is a very talented driver, with many, many years as a test driver with Michelin. He has also won the One Lap of America, so he has talent (and knows how to evaluate tires). When I worked at Ford, I remember when they first signed a contract with Hankook - nobody could believe the manufacturing capabilities and performance of the tires (not that this translates to a good track tire). Since then, I have been open to Hankooks, plainly due to their uniformity and quality capabilities.

BTW, I have no experience with these tires, but have been looking at purchasing them.

spearfish25 · 02-21-2010, 11:08 AM

Do auto and/or tire manufacturers have any role in these manipulating these reviews though? My concern is that greasing some palms gets their tires rated better. Perhaps pure cynicism but sometimes that's how the world works.

NIZMOZ · 02-21-2010, 11:34 AM

These are actual users like yourself that did the reviews.

02-20-2010, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-20-2010, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	That review has been brought up several times and frankly no one cares about it. To the OP and the rest of the folks here: That is what I've heard and that's what I know. Spearfish, if for some reason you want to listen to this guy, just think about turn 9 at RA and let me know how important saving a couple hundred bucks is. He just likes to oppose everything I say. NISMOZ, he is talking about Road America and you want to send him out on Hankook V12s? Last edited by RCZ; 02-20-2010 at 10:44 PM.

02-20-2010, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	Well it is what I know and what I heard as well. You have never owned the tires yourself just read what you see on the net. I have people I know who have actually ran these tires. Do what you wish, but Nittos are not all that. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	No biggie. I have been racing since 1994, so I guess my experience doesn't meet his. lol! __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	The Tire DB - Posts about Track and AutoX tire brands - Page 20 - MY350Z.COM Forums Great post of people who track their cars and testing different tires. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

02-20-2010, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	^ I went with OEM sizes too. It works PERFECTLY.

02-21-2010, 12:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 198	My buddy has them on his SI and loves them, there pretty sticky __________________ Rather be driving my Z

02-21-2010, 09:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 19	I also wouldn't disregard that Car and Driver review. I used to work with Spencer Geshwein, the driver/tester in that review, and he is a very talented driver, with many, many years as a test driver with Michelin. He has also won the One Lap of America, so he has talent (and knows how to evaluate tires). When I worked at Ford, I remember when they first signed a contract with Hankook - nobody could believe the manufacturing capabilities and performance of the tires (not that this translates to a good track tire). Since then, I have been open to Hankooks, plainly due to their uniformity and quality capabilities. BTW, I have no experience with these tires, but have been looking at purchasing them. Last edited by speedworks; 02-21-2010 at 10:00 AM.

02-21-2010, 11:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	Do auto and/or tire manufacturers have any role in these manipulating these reviews though? My concern is that greasing some palms gets their tires rated better. Perhaps pure cynicism but sometimes that's how the world works. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-21-2010, 11:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 492	These are actual users like yourself that did the reviews. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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