Are Hankook V12's still rated? or are there more favourable options?

[Benny06]

Hi Guys,

I've got V12's on all 4 corners at the moment. Fresh on February last year and I've done around 15-16k since and the fronts aren't far off the markers with some of the outer edges looking a litte shagged.

My MOT is due on Thursday and I figured with the impending autumnal rain approaching I might as well kill two birds with one stone.

I've no qualms with the V12's but haven't looked in to tyres properly in about 2 years. I do about 150miles a week on average, mostly B roads. I drive a little harder than I think I do but not all that often. Looking for a 'all year round' tyre. Budget can stretch if warranted but don't want to spend a small fortune. 205.45.16.

Before I slap another two V12's on the front are there other options worth considering?

Ta,

Ben

 

[Sir_Dave]

I like the V12's personally, buy them for all my new cars.

Their cheapness allows me to replace all 4 at once as well - i hate having different tyres on each axle!

 

[Gally]

There is a cheaper Kumho tyre that is very very underrated... KU39. Really really impressed me.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

As a better all round tyre I much prefer the Dunlop Bluresponse, very good tyre.

 

[Scrooge]

I love them!

 

[Adamm.]

They are good, not a patch on the likes of pilot sport 3's though.

 

[Mr Burns]

I like them, I've done several trackdays on them. Great for the money.

 

[Benny06]

Cheers guys,

Will stick with them until the rears need doing.

 

[Gally]

They are good, not a patch on the likes of pilot sport 3's though.

Flol!

 

[Adamm.]

Flol!

Something tickle you there gally? You disagree or just following me because I upset you?

 

[Gally]

The whole comment tickled me tbh.

 

[Adamm.]

Following me because I've upset you then lol. Cute

 

[Gally]

Ironically I was in this thread first. I was laughing at your comparison of a performance budget tyre to one of the best tyres on the market. Also over double the price.

 

[Adamm.]

About £25 more for the same tyre size so wouldn't put them that far apart tbh, I'd much rather to spend the extra £25 and get ps3's tbh.

 

[Clart]

Double the price? where?

I'd say its a toss up between PS3s, the hankooks and pirelli p zero nero - all about the £100 mark for 205/45/16

 

[Adamm.]

Double the price? where?

In gallys imagination I think, lol.

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Getting Hankooks fitted later today at £80 a corner, PS3's are £125 a corner fitted from BestBuyTyres.

Although not quite double, still a large difference to be honest.

 

[Adamm.]

where are you paying £35 for fitting as I can get the ps3's for £90. And the hankooks are something like £67 each on camskill.

Its no way near double if you shop around tbh.

 

[Gally]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s13p...yres_-_17_inch_R17_inch_-_205_40_17_205_40R17

My apologies, £40 of a difference in that size, I wasn't sure on 16s. If there is £25 between them, why would you even buy Hankooks?

 

[Adamm.]

£93.. http://www.tyre-universe.co.uk/michelin-pilot-sport-3-205-45-r16-83v-normal-tyre.html

£67.. http://www.camskill.co.uk/m62b0s344...Eff_:_C_Wet_Grip:_C_NoiseClass:_2_Noise:_70dB

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Following me because I've upset you then lol. Cute

Ironically I was in this thread first. I was laughing at your comparison of a performance budget tyre to one of the best tyres on the market. Also over double the price.

I think both of you need to grow up

 

[Darren S]

I've yet to try V12's - they are ALWAYS out of stock at Camskill when I've needed them!

D.

 

[Nickwillyhams]

I need x4 tyres, ive been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1's, what are your thoughts on these?

 

[realnumber 1]

I need x4 tyres, ive been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1's, what are your thoughts on these?

Not as good as V12's imo.

 

[MicKPM]

I actually prefer the Hankook S1 Evo over the Ventus V12 but its still a very good tyre for the money.

 

[Amos91]

I need x4 tyres, ive been looking at Goodyear Eagle F1's, what are your thoughts on these?

A very good tyre (Eagle F1 AS2). Rated up with the cs5's and ps3's.

Really not sure how they could be classed as worse than mid-range hankooks.

 

[Maccy]

I prefer the V12s for day-to-day, feel softer than PE2/PS3s. May not be as good performing, but enough for me when stuck on the M25.

 

[MG cup]

I actually prefer the Hankook S1 Evo over the Ventus V12 but its still a very good tyre for the money.

+1

A lot cheaper than prices been quoted in here and manufacturers are standard fitting these instead of the latest continental sport contacts, enough evidence for me.

 

[RSprojects]

scared of much of jump it will be when i buy these had budget at first then got ps3's on front (epic difference) then ps3's to ad08 on front (epic difference) scared if i get them it will ruin handling whats your thoughts

 

[RSprojects]

and to be honest i love to drive the car on the limit of its grip as its where it comes alive. (Where safe to do so on roads i know)

 

[Stu-]

Since i bought my clio, Hankook v12's are all ive had fitted. On my 3rd full set now. It had conti's on before and i can honestly say, the hankooks are a pretty close match for a lot less money!

 

[M26]

I love Hankooks. It's all I fit now although I do find they are quite a soft tyre although it is uber low profiles I've been buying.

 

[Poopensharten]

Wasn't that impressed with Hankooks in the rain in all honesty. Swear by RS2's tbh.

 

[MG cup]

RS2's are soft as hell are they not Danny? In construction and compound! I was impressed with evo S1's on a wet trackday which is a good test of a tyre.