09-18-2012, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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Tire Choices
Hey guys,
I need new tires really BAD right now for my SS! I know there's several choices out there. But I'm leaning towards the OEM Pirelli Pzero's or the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 and I can't decide. I'm hoping to get someone's experience at this forum with both. I know Pzero's are great tires but expensive and they wear quickly. I've been hearing a lot of good things about Hankook V12. I read online that the Hankook V12's have a quieter ride and better wet traction over the Pzero's. However, the Pzero's outperformed Hankook's on dry and all the other areas like braking, cornering, etc. Did I mention the Pirelli's are $188 more for the set. lol What does everyone think??? I appreciate the feedback! |
09-18-2012, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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There was a comparison of 10 or so models a few months ago in Car and Driver (I believe) and the Pzero's (as good as they are) were at the bottom of the list.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test EDIT: found the link online Last edited by JimE; 09-18-2012 at 08:49 PM. Reason: added link |
09-19-2012, 12:31 AM | #3 |
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I have the Hankook Ventus V12 evo 110s and they're definitely better than the Pirellis. I've run 3 track events on them and they handle very well. The only complaint I have with them is they're a bit soft feeling on turn-in when going into a corner, otherwise they grip like crazy and are holding up well as far as wear. They are indeed quieter than the Pirellis as well as being cheaper.
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09-19-2012, 02:13 AM | #4 |
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Cool article, JimE!
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09-19-2012, 04:51 AM | #5 |
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BF Goodrich Comp-2's. They rock. Very good in wet and dry and have a better wear rating.
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09-19-2012, 06:35 AM | #6 |
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I have hankooks and I hate then!
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10-13-2012, 08:02 AM | #7 |
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10-13-2012, 08:04 AM | #8 |
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They are noisy as hell. They don't grip at all and wear out very quick.
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10-13-2012, 08:10 AM | #9 |
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BFG's grip like a mofo, 47 F out the other morning traction control off and she just took off. No spinning. The G-Maxs would spin. The Hankooks would spin more than the G-Maxs. I know 49K miles and 5 sets of rear tires.
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10-13-2012, 08:29 AM | #10 |
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I agree go back to the OEM Pirellis or go with the BFG Comp 2 as best options.
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10-13-2012, 09:24 AM | #11 |
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Are they going to roll out more sizes in the bfg? I am a bfg fan but they don't ever seem to make my sizes.
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10-13-2012, 09:42 AM | #12 |
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Which Hankooks do you have? Because the experience you're describing is exactly the opposite of what I've experienced.
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10-13-2012, 09:44 AM | #13 |
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With the exception of one autocrosser, everybody else seems to like the Comp2's. Besides straight-line grip, have you pushed the handling in the corners? How do they feel in the corners?
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10-13-2012, 09:48 AM | #14 |
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