New Hankooks review.
#46
05-06-2011, 10:18 PM
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Just put a set of Hankook V12's on my '07 and took off the worn Pirelli P Zero Rosso's. Discount Tire in Rock Hill, SC did the work. The Pirelli's were very worn and noisy as hell. I drove from Plattsburgh, NY to Rock Hill and couldn't listen to the radio due to the noise. Drove from Rock Hill to Charleston (185 miles) and couldn't believe the noise difference. So quite, I could keep the volume down low, make phone calls, and enjoyed the sound of the engine as I tooled down the highway. Today I drove to Edisto Beach (90 miles round trip) in the rain and was very happy again. Soooo quite. I did notice they do take a bit longer to hit 52 degrees in the back.
I'm headed out again tomorrow and will then drive back home to Plattsburgh via Atlanta and the Blue Ridge Parkway for another 1,475 miles. I guess they should be good and broken in by then.
Right now I very happy since my pocket has lots of extra cash and I can listen to the radio, make calls... Will have to see how they handle on the Parkway. As for highway driving, these are such an improvement. I don't do any track driving, just go around town, hit country roads and cruise on the highway.
I'll report back in a bit to let you know how the rest of the trip goes.
I'm headed out again tomorrow and will then drive back home to Plattsburgh via Atlanta and the Blue Ridge Parkway for another 1,475 miles. I guess they should be good and broken in by then.
Right now I very happy since my pocket has lots of extra cash and I can listen to the radio, make calls... Will have to see how they handle on the Parkway. As for highway driving, these are such an improvement. I don't do any track driving, just go around town, hit country roads and cruise on the highway.
I'll report back in a bit to let you know how the rest of the trip goes.
#47
05-07-2011, 01:07 AM
Just put a set of Hankook V12's on my '07 and took off the worn Pirelli P Zero Rosso's. Discount Tire in Rock Hill, SC did the work. The Pirelli's were very worn and noisy as hell. I drove from Plattsburgh, NY to Rock Hill and couldn't listen to the radio due to the noise. Drove from Rock Hill to Charleston (185 miles) and couldn't believe the noise difference. So quite, I could keep the volume down low, make phone calls, and enjoyed the sound of the engine as I tooled down the highway. Today I drove to Edisto Beach (90 miles round trip) in the rain and was very happy again. Soooo quite. I did notice they do take a bit longer to hit 52 degrees in the back.
I'm headed out again tomorrow and will then drive back home to Plattsburgh via Atlanta and the Blue Ridge Parkway for another 1,475 miles. I guess they should be good and broken in by then.
Right now I very happy since my pocket has lots of extra cash and I can listen to the radio, make calls... Will have to see how they handle on the Parkway. As for highway driving, these are such an improvement. I don't do any track driving, just go around town, hit country roads and cruise on the highway.
I'll report back in a bit to let you know how the rest of the trip goes.
I'm headed out again tomorrow and will then drive back home to Plattsburgh via Atlanta and the Blue Ridge Parkway for another 1,475 miles. I guess they should be good and broken in by then.
Right now I very happy since my pocket has lots of extra cash and I can listen to the radio, make calls... Will have to see how they handle on the Parkway. As for highway driving, these are such an improvement. I don't do any track driving, just go around town, hit country roads and cruise on the highway.
I'll report back in a bit to let you know how the rest of the trip goes.
#48
05-07-2011, 01:50 AM
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I have the conti dw in 325 25 20 and 245 30 20 They are definately a harder tire than the p zeros I had . And the Factory ps2 is a way better tire . If you are buying tires for normaly daily driving I still trust the Continental dw more than Hancook but for the price both are great tires.
The invo is definately better than the conti and Hancook . Hopefull y they will have my size soon .
i got 20 x12 On the rear
The invo is definately better than the conti and Hancook . Hopefull y they will have my size soon .
i got 20 x12 On the rear
#50
05-07-2011, 05:15 PM
I have the conti dw in 325 25 20 and 245 30 20 They are definately a harder tire than the p zeros I had . And the Factory ps2 is a way better tire . If you are buying tires for normaly daily driving I still trust the Continental dw more than Hancook but for the price both are great tires.
The invo is definately better than the conti and Hancook . Hopefull y they will have my size soon .
i got 20 x12 On the rear
The invo is definately better than the conti and Hancook . Hopefull y they will have my size soon .
i got 20 x12 On the rear
#53
05-08-2011, 06:40 AM
cold setting for rears is 44. i get into the mid 50s under track conditions. i defer to the more seasoned guys whether that is problematic or not.
#54
05-08-2011, 10:13 AM
and on the track, i thought it was advisable to deflate the tires slightly for better traction..
perhaps the Hankooks need the higher psi to be stable ?
at the end of my other thread, i started to ask people to record the psi and the problems associated. https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...x-ps2-v12.html
#55
05-08-2011, 03:14 PM
My conti sport contacts wore out and I considered the V12. Sounds like I made the right choice. I went with Kumho Ecsta XS in 235/40/18 f and 315/30/18 r. Night and day difference from the Continentals. Much improved cornering stability with teh stiffer sidewall and overall incredible traction for a set of tires that cost less than $1000. Those considering a change, I highly recommend them.
#56
05-09-2011, 08:55 AM
My conti sport contacts wore out and I considered the V12. Sounds like I made the right choice. I went with Kumho Ecsta XS in 235/40/18 f and 315/30/18 r. Night and day difference from the Continentals. Much improved cornering stability with teh stiffer sidewall and overall incredible traction for a set of tires that cost less than $1000. Those considering a change, I highly recommend them.
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#57
05-09-2011, 09:07 AM
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Rep Power: 170 Tires and suspension are (JMHO) two areas of the 911 that cannot be met adequately with budget choices. Again, JMHO, YMMV and all...
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#58
05-09-2011, 09:14 AM
From what I've been hearing, the V12's tend to pull around a lot on freeway lines / grooves. I would totally hate that. I never run anything but PS on my 997, the fronts last forever and I only need to change rears every 1.5 to 2 years, and it is not hard to find an almost new set of rear take-offs at half the price of new. My CTT is fine for Kumho / Hankook tires. The 996/997 deserves good shoes, and from what I've found nothing else compares to the PS tires in terms of performance, safety and ride quality. When I'm ripping it up in the 911, I don't even want to remotely think about tire quality. Plus, every long freeway drive just re-affirms my decision to spend the extra $.
Tires and suspension are (JMHO) two areas of the 911 that cannot be met adequately with budget choices. Again, JMHO, YMMV and all...
Tires and suspension are (JMHO) two areas of the 911 that cannot be met adequately with budget choices. Again, JMHO, YMMV and all...
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
#59
05-09-2011, 11:27 AM
From what I've been hearing, the V12's tend to pull around a lot on freeway lines / grooves. I would totally hate that. I never run anything but PS on my 997, the fronts last forever and I only need to change rears every 1.5 to 2 years, and it is not hard to find an almost new set of rear take-offs at half the price of new. My CTT is fine for Kumho / Hankook tires. The 996/997 deserves good shoes, and from what I've found nothing else compares to the PS tires in terms of performance, safety and ride quality. When I'm ripping it up in the 911, I don't even want to remotely think about tire quality. Plus, every long freeway drive just re-affirms my decision to spend the extra $.
Tires and suspension are (JMHO) two areas of the 911 that cannot be met adequately with budget choices. Again, JMHO, YMMV and all...
Tires and suspension are (JMHO) two areas of the 911 that cannot be met adequately with budget choices. Again, JMHO, YMMV and all...
#60
05-11-2011, 10:42 AM
but even under regular spirited driving, my tires (set @44psi) rarely exceed 48 psi.. never seen it 52...
and on the track, i thought it was advisable to deflate the tires slightly for better traction..
perhaps the Hankooks need the higher psi to be stable ?
at the end of my other thread, i started to ask people to record the psi and the problems associated. https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...x-ps2-v12.html
and on the track, i thought it was advisable to deflate the tires slightly for better traction..
perhaps the Hankooks need the higher psi to be stable ?
at the end of my other thread, i started to ask people to record the psi and the problems associated. https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...x-ps2-v12.html
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