Thoughts? Hankook V12 concepts? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hardrock4445 · 10-10-2012, 03:31 PM

Looks like a really nice general purpose summer tire. Good for everyday use with occasional autox days. What would you guys think? I can get a pretty good deal as my shop is a hankook dealer.

deucethemoose · 10-10-2012, 06:35 PM

There is no such thing as the V12 concept. There is the V12 EVO and the V2 concept. Which one are you referring to?

You could have also helped everyone out and posted pictures, spec sheets, etc.

V2 Concept

Specs
Moar

V12 EVO

Specs
Moar

Hardrock4445 · 10-10-2012, 08:08 PM

Sorry, made a quick post at work and combined the 2. I was referring to the V12 Evo's. And I was going to post spec sheets and pics tonight, thank you for helping me out with that one.

BRZranger · 10-10-2012, 08:12 PM

You can get these dirt cheap at discounttiredirect dot com. I think I got mine for ~$560.

ModBargains.com · 10-10-2012, 08:26 PM

We're a Hankook Distributor, so obviously we're obligated to say that we like them, but with all bias's put aside, I have them on my own personal car, running them for about 8 months now, and honestly seeing the other tires in it's price range, it doesn't get a lot better. Price is great, comfort and noise level are above average, grip is great, and wet weather it does well too. Honestly probably one of the best all around tires I've had, and once you look at the price, not a bad deal there either.

I'd say 8 out of every 10 wheel/tire packages we do, for summer fitments, are with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo Tires.

Surok · 10-10-2012, 08:43 PM

awesome tyre in the rain. will get shredded at trackdays. (chunks fall off)

softer sidewall..

good tyre.

finch1750 · 10-10-2012, 09:03 PM

I've been looking at these a great deal. Tirerack reviews seem to show they have decent longevity and they are on the top tires thread on Nasioc fwiw.

Hardrock4445 · 10-10-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surok

awesome tyre in the rain. will get shredded at trackdays. (chunks fall off)

softer sidewall..

good tyre.

If they can hold on for some miles and an autox day or two shouldn't be too bad. Haven't got exact pricing yet but should be able to buy wholesale for around 100 bucks a piece

Surok · 10-10-2012, 09:55 PM

they can, just its a very soft compound. but yeah VERY good in the wet.
I did a trackday with them and they were OK after but yes visibly damaged.

Fredricked · 10-11-2012, 03:43 AM

You could have also helped everyone out and posted pictures, spec sheets, etc.

brianlo622 · 10-11-2012, 04:47 AM

I ran some Hankook Ventus Evo V12 on my last car (Genesis coupe). The front tires lasted well over 30k miles while the rear was about 15k or so (staggered setup). Performance wise they were excellent until the half life, then wet traction really was an issue. However, 30k miles really exceeded my expectations so I can't really complain. When I get my new wheels for my 86, I am considering the following 2 street tires (just to try something new)

1. Continental ExtremeContact DW (they are lighter than the Hankooks and Dunlop star specs)

2. Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (great tread design, and awesome reviews)

Price wise, all these tires are about the same.

Good luck!

sajonf · 10-11-2012, 08:15 AM

I have them on my car and like them. For the price you can't find a better tire and I feel they are just as good as many higher priced tires.

ZetaPerformance · 10-12-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianlo622

I ran some Hankook Ventus Evo V12 on my last car (Genesis coupe). The front tires lasted well over 30k miles while the rear was about 15k or so (staggered setup). Performance wise they were excellent until the half life, then wet traction really was an issue. However, 30k miles really exceeded my expectations so I can't really complain. When I get my new wheels for my 86, I am considering the following 2 street tires (just to try something new)

2. Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (great tread design, and awesome reviews)

Price wise, all these tires are about the same.

Good luck!

I had a set of Vredestein before, great tires!

brianlin87 · 10-12-2012, 09:06 PM

I have Hankook V12's and never had an issue whatsoever

10-10-2012, 03:31 PM	#1
Hardrock4445 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Syracuse Posts: 719 Thanks: 274 Thanked 277 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thoughts? Hankook V12 concepts? Looks like a really nice general purpose summer tire. Good for everyday use with occasional autox days. What would you guys think? I can get a pretty good deal as my shop is a hankook dealer.

10-10-2012, 06:35 PM	#2
deucethemoose Functionally Retarded Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: LinkECU V6 MR2 - MKVII Golf R Location: PNW Posts: 709 Thanks: 81 Thanked 425 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is no such thing as the V12 concept. There is the V12 EVO and the V2 concept. Which one are you referring to? You could have also helped everyone out and posted pictures, spec sheets, etc. V2 Concept Specs Moar V12 EVO Specs Moar __________________ 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - 1MZ-FE 3.0L - Other Stuff I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.

10-10-2012, 09:03 PM	#7
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	I've been looking at these a great deal. Tirerack reviews seem to show they have decent longevity and they are on the top tires thread on Nasioc fwiw. __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

10-11-2012, 03:43 AM	#10
Fredricked Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: fgfg Location: http://www.wholesaledvdsales.co.uk/ Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You could have also helped everyone out and posted pictures, spec sheets, etc. __________________ Best DVD --- One Tree Hill Season 9 DVD makes our recommandation rewarding.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Wheel Directory: Sparco Assetto Gara 18x8.0 +48	ngabdala	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	33	07-06-2013 01:37 AM
OEM Stockers vs my new Hankook RS3's both 215/45/17 WoW! Blk RPF1 wheels	MarkRacerX	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	22	08-13-2012 10:00 PM
2nd Autocross Event w/ FR-S / GoPro / Hankook RS3's	MarkRacerX	FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum	0	06-18-2012 02:46 AM
Hankook Ventus V12 EVO	Laika	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	10	06-15-2012 07:56 PM
FR-S / FT-86 Concepts: Mk1 vs. Mk2 vs. Mk3	tranzformer	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	163	05-24-2011 10:14 PM

10-10-2012, 08:08 PM	#3
Hardrock4445 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Syracuse Posts: 719 Thanks: 274 Thanked 277 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry, made a quick post at work and combined the 2. I was referring to the V12 Evo's. And I was going to post spec sheets and pics tonight, thank you for helping me out with that one.

10-10-2012, 08:12 PM	#4
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can get these dirt cheap at discounttiredirect dot com. I think I got mine for ~$560.

10-10-2012, 08:26 PM	#5
ModBargains.com Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 88 Thanked 416 Times in 274 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We're a Hankook Distributor, so obviously we're obligated to say that we like them, but with all bias's put aside, I have them on my own personal car, running them for about 8 months now, and honestly seeing the other tires in it's price range, it doesn't get a lot better. Price is great, comfort and noise level are above average, grip is great, and wet weather it does well too. Honestly probably one of the best all around tires I've had, and once you look at the price, not a bad deal there either. I'd say 8 out of every 10 wheel/tire packages we do, for summer fitments, are with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo Tires.

10-10-2012, 08:43 PM	#6
Surok Wise old man Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 999 Thanked 240 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesome tyre in the rain. will get shredded at trackdays. (chunks fall off) softer sidewall.. good tyre.

10-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#9
Surok Wise old man Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 999 Thanked 240 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	they can, just its a very soft compound. but yeah VERY good in the wet. I did a trackday with them and they were OK after but yes visibly damaged.

10-11-2012, 04:47 AM	#11
brianlo622 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, raven Location: East Bay, California Posts: 421 Thanks: 261 Thanked 204 Times in 123 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I ran some Hankook Ventus Evo V12 on my last car (Genesis coupe). The front tires lasted well over 30k miles while the rear was about 15k or so (staggered setup). Performance wise they were excellent until the half life, then wet traction really was an issue. However, 30k miles really exceeded my expectations so I can't really complain. When I get my new wheels for my 86, I am considering the following 2 street tires (just to try something new) 1. Continental ExtremeContact DW (they are lighter than the Hankooks and Dunlop star specs) 2. Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta (great tread design, and awesome reviews) Price wise, all these tires are about the same. Good luck!

10-11-2012, 08:15 AM	#12
sajonf Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 Scion FR-S, 12 Camaro ZL1 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 75 Thanks: 23 Thanked 46 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have them on my car and like them. For the price you can't find a better tire and I feel they are just as good as many higher priced tires.

10-12-2012, 09:06 PM	#14
brianlin87 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2012 SEMA FT86 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 41 Thanks: 50 Thanked 36 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have Hankook V12's and never had an issue whatsoever

User Name		Remember Me?
Password