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Old 10-05-2004, 08:45 AM
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Hankook Ventus Sport 104

I've searched all over the internet and not found a lot of info on these tires.
Specs seem to be good, just wanted some real world MINI experiences...

Anyone with reviews/thoughts/etc...?
I'm looking to replace the Pirelli runflats. Possibly with these tires in 205/45/17 size on a Cooper 'S' with 'S-heavys'
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Old 10-05-2004, 10:52 AM
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I think someone wrote that they are similar to Escta 712 but I can't remember where I read that at. You won't find a lot of info on NAM about them. They sell them pretty cheap at edgeracing.
 
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Old 10-05-2004, 10:54 AM
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ya, i have not found very much info on these either. but like you said, the specs look pretty good, and are are decently priced :smile:
 
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Old 10-05-2004, 11:12 AM
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Did I mention reviews at 1010.com? I believe they had some.
 
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Old 10-05-2004, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by meanboy
Did I mention reviews at 1010.com? I believe they had some.
For some reason I can't get to www.1010.com
Is that the full address?
Check out the Kumho MX, Avon tires / Fuzion ZRi @ Tire Rack
 
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Old 10-05-2004, 01:46 PM
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There are a couple of bad reviews there, but I've also read really good reviews. What we really need are some MINI owners who have tried this tire?
 
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Old 10-05-2004, 02:27 PM
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We've mounted quite a few of these tires on customer's rims. Feedback has been pretty good for the performance and price. I only had one tire returned due to the tire wall bubbling outward, though.

When a customer asks for a high performance tire for a good price...the hankook K104's are one of our first suggestions.
 
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Old 10-06-2004, 08:51 PM
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I have the Ventus HRII about 15K miles still in good condition, I too replaced after the pirelli wore out. It cost $78 each (215/40/17) can't complain.:smile:

they're going for $93 bucks on tire.com.
check it out
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ar=45&sw=false

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Old 10-06-2004, 08:55 PM
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I am not sure how edgeracing does it but they have K104 205/45/17 for $69.00 plus shipping.
 
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Old 10-07-2004, 05:35 AM
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Joseph at Rspeed loves these tires. he recomended them to me and I have had them on for about 4K. I am new to the Mini thing and my only other experience is with the runflats. I like them. They run smooth and grip well. I recommend you contact Joseph for a more experienced opinion. He has them on his Mini
 
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