Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 (Report) - Page 2

Renegar · 09-01-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJHG37S

I have these in 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 and love them, don't have the wet slipping issue you had so chalk that up to new tires?

Hope so. Time will tell.

Renegar · 09-04-2009, 12:43 PM

I've got about 450 miles on the tires now. I also put 38psi in them the other day and I've noticed a difference. Not sure if its the miles on them or the pressure but I assume its a combo of both.

The ride is definitely firmer with 38psi. They feel firmer than the RE050A's now.
As far as cornering, they do feel a little more stable, though still not as "direct" as the RE050A's.
Bottom line...probably going to go back to 35psi to see if its the added mileage that is making the tire corner a little better.

Lastly, I can now advise that my gas mileage with the larger tires has actually improved. This tank averaged 27.1 MPG which is a little better than the average with the RE050A's (My last average was 25.9 MPG). My driving style and route to work was unchanged. I attribute the MPG improvement to a combination of a lighter tire weight and larger diameter than the nearly worn out RE050A's had.

Note: I realize that if you compare a new Hankook V12 in 275/35-19 to a new Bridgestone RE050A in 245/40-19 that the RE050A will have the larger overall diameter, but not by very much.)

scorviss · 09-16-2009, 12:23 AM

Just bought these, can't wait to get them on the car! I can't believe how quickly they came too, I ordered the tires yesterday evening from tirerack and they were delivered this afternoon with just ground shipping!

Thanks for the great review, I look forward to seeing how these progress for you.

Renegar · 10-12-2009, 03:12 PM

2500 MILE UPDATE: While I did get better gas mileage the week after putting on the new tires, it's all back to normal now. The tires have broken in well and now behave better than when new, especially in the rain. Noise levels remain low and tread wear is minimal. Overall I think they do not grip quite as well as the stock RE050A's in the dry, but are similar in the rain. They are far quieter though and still seem to ride much better. I have also returned to running 35psi as 38 psi seemed to only add a little harshness with no benefits once the tire was broken in.

amoney805 · 10-18-2009, 10:56 PM

Im getting these next in 245/35/20 285/30/20. They have a $50 mail in rebate if you buy before nov 30.

Black Betty · 10-20-2009, 03:20 PM

Well I am having a pair of these installed as I type this on the rear in 275/35/20. Not really by choice, but it's pretty much all that was available locally that is in stock to fit my wheels. I have a flat and need tires immediately fir a trip to Austin. I'll be taking a road trip on them immediately so by Thursday I'll have an opinion based on 600 highway miles on them.

finagle69 · 10-20-2009, 03:59 PM

thank you for your review. i think you have swayed me away from considering these.

i currently have Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas which I <3 very very much.

It'll be a tossup between these Vreds or some S.Drives for my new set.

Foresite · 10-20-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finagle69

thank you for your review. i think you have swayed me away from considering these.

i currently have Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas which I <3 very very much.

It'll be a tossup between these Vreds or some S.Drives for my new set.

I don't understand this post. Am I missing something but nothing in the review or in this thread appears to be negative.

finagle69 · 10-20-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foresite

I don't understand this post. Am I missing something but nothing in the review or in this thread appears to be negative.

no, I should have just left my post at "thank you for your review".

Basically, the OP states that grip is not quite as good as the RE050A's and wet traction is about the same.

The Vred's in my opinion have more traction in dry and waaaay more in wet than the RE050A's.

It was just an internal reckoning that I reached.

xevious10 · 10-21-2009, 11:15 PM

I'm sure you all have seen this
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests - Car and Driver

but just in case.

Anyway I just installed these tires 275/35 245/40 and the ride and feel of these is amazing. So much better than the stock potenzas. They definitely live up to the review on CnD.

Black Betty · 10-21-2009, 11:34 PM

OK, I just got back from a 500 mile trip on them. Not impressive, not horrible. I'd rank them lowest of the tires I've tried on the G in my initial impression of them. They are quieter than OEM and ride better. But as was noted earlier, the sidewalls are a bit soft for a performance tire. The price was good. From a purely performance standpoint, I personally prefer the OEM, Sumitomo HTZ III, and then the Yoko S Drives over these. As I said though, this is an initial impression from 500 miles just on a rear pair.

notalk · 10-27-2009, 10:06 AM

I have 1,500 miles on my set, front and rear. (Sorry, Betty, but I do not believe you can compare tires when putting them only on one axle.)

My take; they're a huge improvement over the stock RE050A's. I think they transform the car. It is much more stable through a turn. You take your line, and the tires hold throughout the entire turn.

The Hankooks are less twitchy than the 050's. If someone likes the hyperness of the 050's, then they should stay away from the Hankooks. If you are looking to stabilize your ride and reduce the bounciness and jitteryness of the 050's, then the Hankooks should be ideal.

They have renewed my happiness with the G and made me want to drive and drive.

That's my take, for what its worth.

jasyn · 10-28-2009, 01:49 AM

keep the updates coming

idrive_MD · 10-28-2009, 10:43 AM

I have mine in 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 on my forgestars and I have zero complaints. Although thanks to the tires built in camber wear indicator (the three circumferential grooves on the corner treads) I need to take the car back to my alignment guy because my right front is wearing very differently from my others. I especially love driving them in the rain, very stable in my book.

xevious10 · 10-28-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrive_MD

I have mine in 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 on my forgestars and I have zero complaints. Although thanks to the tires built in camber wear indicator (the three circumferential grooves on the corner treads) I need to take the car back to my alignment guy because my right front is wearing very differently from my others. I especially love driving them in the rain, very stable in my book.

How do these grooves work exactly?

09-04-2009, 12:43 PM	#17
Renegar Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 42	I've got about 450 miles on the tires now. I also put 38psi in them the other day and I've noticed a difference. Not sure if its the miles on them or the pressure but I assume its a combo of both. The ride is definitely firmer with 38psi. They feel firmer than the RE050A's now. As far as cornering, they do feel a little more stable, though still not as "direct" as the RE050A's. Bottom line...probably going to go back to 35psi to see if its the added mileage that is making the tire corner a little better. Lastly, I can now advise that my gas mileage with the larger tires has actually improved. This tank averaged 27.1 MPG which is a little better than the average with the RE050A's (My last average was 25.9 MPG). My driving style and route to work was unchanged. I attribute the MPG improvement to a combination of a lighter tire weight and larger diameter than the nearly worn out RE050A's had. Note: I realize that if you compare a new Hankook V12 in 275/35-19 to a new Bridgestone RE050A in 245/40-19 that the RE050A will have the larger overall diameter, but not by very much.) __________________ Red 2008 Infiniti G37 6MT Coupe Last edited by Renegar; 09-05-2009 at 11:40 AM.

10-12-2009, 03:12 PM	#19
Renegar Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 42	2500 MILE UPDATE: While I did get better gas mileage the week after putting on the new tires, it's all back to normal now. The tires have broken in well and now behave better than when new, especially in the rain. Noise levels remain low and tread wear is minimal. Overall I think they do not grip quite as well as the stock RE050A's in the dry, but are similar in the rain. They are far quieter though and still seem to ride much better. I have also returned to running 35psi as 38 psi seemed to only add a little harshness with no benefits once the tire was broken in. __________________ Red 2008 Infiniti G37 6MT Coupe

10-18-2009, 10:56 PM	#20
amoney805 Registered User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 868	Im getting these next in 245/35/20 285/30/20. They have a $50 mail in rebate if you buy before nov 30. __________________ \|Prem\|Nav\|20% tint \|Greddy Ti-C\|Tanabe/Eibach springs\|4080 alpine\|6000k\|20" Vossen 085

10-20-2009, 03:20 PM	#21
Black Betty Saints Go Marching In! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 6,322	Well I am having a pair of these installed as I type this on the rear in 275/35/20. Not really by choice, but it's pretty much all that was available locally that is in stock to fit my wheels. I have a flat and need tires immediately fir a trip to Austin. I'll be taking a road trip on them immediately so by Thursday I'll have an opinion based on 600 highway miles on them. __________________ Get your custom grounding kits at If Black Betty doesn't look good, I don't look good!

10-20-2009, 03:59 PM	#22
finagle69 Registered User 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,564	thank you for your review. i think you have swayed me away from considering these. i currently have Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas which I <3 very very much. It'll be a tossup between these Vreds or some S.Drives for my new set. __________________ [CENTER][B]-=Click [URL="http://myg37.com/forums/garage.php?do=showvehicle&vehicleid=7"]'My Garage'[/URL] for mod list=-[/B][/CENTER] [CENTER]sig violation - (image size limits 234x60 dimensions, max size 21kb) [/CENTER] [CENTER]^ that honestly shouldn't freaking matter if it's hotlinked. [/CENTER]

09-16-2009, 12:23 AM	#18
scorviss Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	Just bought these, can't wait to get them on the car! I can't believe how quickly they came too, I ordered the tires yesterday evening from tirerack and they were delivered this afternoon with just ground shipping! Thanks for the great review, I look forward to seeing how these progress for you.

10-21-2009, 11:15 PM	#25
xevious10 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 49	I'm sure you all have seen this Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests - Car and Driver but just in case. Anyway I just installed these tires 275/35 245/40 and the ride and feel of these is amazing. So much better than the stock potenzas. They definitely live up to the review on CnD.

10-21-2009, 11:34 PM	#26
Black Betty Saints Go Marching In! 2008 Infiniti G37 Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 6,322	OK, I just got back from a 500 mile trip on them. Not impressive, not horrible. I'd rank them lowest of the tires I've tried on the G in my initial impression of them. They are quieter than OEM and ride better. But as was noted earlier, the sidewalls are a bit soft for a performance tire. The price was good. From a purely performance standpoint, I personally prefer the OEM, Sumitomo HTZ III, and then the Yoko S Drives over these. As I said though, this is an initial impression from 500 miles just on a rear pair. __________________ Get your custom grounding kits at If Black Betty doesn't look good, I don't look good!

10-27-2009, 10:06 AM	#27
notalk Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	I have 1,500 miles on my set, front and rear. (Sorry, Betty, but I do not believe you can compare tires when putting them only on one axle.) My take; they're a huge improvement over the stock RE050A's. I think they transform the car. It is much more stable through a turn. You take your line, and the tires hold throughout the entire turn. The Hankooks are less twitchy than the 050's. If someone likes the hyperness of the 050's, then they should stay away from the Hankooks. If you are looking to stabilize your ride and reduce the bounciness and jitteryness of the 050's, then the Hankooks should be ideal. They have renewed my happiness with the G and made me want to drive and drive. That's my take, for what its worth.

10-28-2009, 01:49 AM	#28
jasyn Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: soCAL Posts: 39	keep the updates coming __________________ 2009 G37S Sedan \| MW \| Sport \| Premium \| 7AT

10-28-2009, 10:43 AM	#29
idrive_MD Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Belcamp, MD Posts: 7	I have mine in 255/35/19 and 295/30/19 on my forgestars and I have zero complaints. Although thanks to the tires built in camber wear indicator (the three circumferential grooves on the corner treads) I need to take the car back to my alignment guy because my right front is wearing very differently from my others. I especially love driving them in the rain, very stable in my book. __________________ 2004 G35 6MT Coupe

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