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Kuhmo makes a V12 Evo??
I run Hankook's Ventus V12 Evo's on my full JCW cabriolet. (215/40-18's) I drive it hard and fast and they perform great and don't rub. Car and Driver tested them and some other popular tires a while back and the Hankooks took 2nd place. 1st place were the Dunlop Dirrazos (sp?). but the Dunlops didn't come in the sizes I needed.
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Kuhmo makes a V12 Evo??
I run Hankook's Ventus V12 Evo's on my full JCW cabriolet. (215/40-18's) I drive it hard and fast and they perform great and don't rub. Car and Driver tested them and some other popular tires a while back and the Hankooks took 2nd place. 1st place were the Dunlop Dirrazos (sp?). but the Dunlops didn't come in the sizes I needed.
I run Hankook's Ventus V12 Evo's on my full JCW cabriolet. (215/40-18's) I drive it hard and fast and they perform great and don't rub. Car and Driver tested them and some other popular tires a while back and the Hankooks took 2nd place. 1st place were the Dunlop Dirrazos (sp?). but the Dunlops didn't come in the sizes I needed.
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Hey everyone,
I have been wanting to comment on this post for about two months now. I requested membership in mid April, and got approved about a week ago.
Anyways a few things. I went for the Hanook 215/40-18 's that I got for $120 a piece. Run flats were two expensive and wore too quickly. I was also hoping something with more of a sidewall would be stickier on the corners.
The install went great and there is absolutely no rubbing. I had the run flats since 2009, with worn tread for a few years as well, and was itching for something new. I appreciated the run flats as it truly did stick the car to the road during high speed maneuvers, but was a liability for high speed cornering.
However, I find the 40's to be a bit spongy. Right after I got them, super spongy, and now I am used to them, but I defintely will be trying 35's next time.
NC_Trackrat who mentioned that 35's would be bone-jarring is funny. I mean common, even if you have switched since, you must have gotten the GP with run flats on them in the first place. Now that's bone jarring. I destroyed a steering column here in California when they were resurfacing the highways (leaving the cement bridges a bit higher than the replaced tar). Luckily the warranty took care of it!
I have been wanting to comment on this post for about two months now. I requested membership in mid April, and got approved about a week ago.
Anyways a few things. I went for the Hanook 215/40-18 's that I got for $120 a piece. Run flats were two expensive and wore too quickly. I was also hoping something with more of a sidewall would be stickier on the corners.
The install went great and there is absolutely no rubbing. I had the run flats since 2009, with worn tread for a few years as well, and was itching for something new. I appreciated the run flats as it truly did stick the car to the road during high speed maneuvers, but was a liability for high speed cornering.
However, I find the 40's to be a bit spongy. Right after I got them, super spongy, and now I am used to them, but I defintely will be trying 35's next time.
NC_Trackrat who mentioned that 35's would be bone-jarring is funny. I mean common, even if you have switched since, you must have gotten the GP with run flats on them in the first place. Now that's bone jarring. I destroyed a steering column here in California when they were resurfacing the highways (leaving the cement bridges a bit higher than the replaced tar). Luckily the warranty took care of it!
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My guess would be that the Michelin Pilot Super Sport would be the stickiest tire and prolly stiffest sidewall in the 215/40-18 size as well.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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My guess would be that the Michelin Pilot Super Sport would be the stickiest tire and prolly stiffest sidewall in the 215/40-18 size as well.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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donjumpsuit, I'm sorry that you're not happy with your V12's. The majority of users really like them. I plan on installing a set on my 993 C2S. A word of caution on the 35's: Yes, they'll be stiffer but you'll feel every pothole and manhole cover, you'll dread speedbumps and low driveways...but you'll look cool!
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Thanks for the responses.
I don't think I am too unhappy with the Hanooks. Let's just say I appreciate the feedback in this forum that helped make my decision in moving away from the runflats. I love the feel of the runflats, but I really think I blew through the tread in about 3-5k miles, which is unacceptable.
That being said (about the Pilot Sports), if I wanted to pay $1200 in tires, I would have gone back to the run flats. $525 for everything for the Hanooks really was a nice price.
Lastly, I agree with quikmni in that they were spongy at first, and since have hardened up. I will continue to monitor the feel, but I am not afraid of a hard ride!~ I still slow down entering and exiting areas, even though the Hanooks give me quite a bit more lift over the worn runflats.
I don't think I am too unhappy with the Hanooks. Let's just say I appreciate the feedback in this forum that helped make my decision in moving away from the runflats. I love the feel of the runflats, but I really think I blew through the tread in about 3-5k miles, which is unacceptable.
That being said (about the Pilot Sports), if I wanted to pay $1200 in tires, I would have gone back to the run flats. $525 for everything for the Hanooks really was a nice price.
Lastly, I agree with quikmni in that they were spongy at first, and since have hardened up. I will continue to monitor the feel, but I am not afraid of a hard ride!~ I still slow down entering and exiting areas, even though the Hanooks give me quite a bit more lift over the worn runflats.
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I don't want to create a new thread and I figure it'd be a quick answer. Can anyone tell me how the finish on a GP wheel is suppose to be? My thought is that it is flat black with a machine finished aluminum face and ring. But I googled and read that certain people call the ring chrome? I'm asking because the clear coat is starting to come off on the GP wheels and I'd like to get them redone.
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