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[persian54]

I was looking up some tire quotes on there noticed for the V12s, they're offering a $60 rebate

It basically evens out to free shipping (at least for my zip)

Just thought I'd pass it along

[jeremicium]

If you don't often push your car hard the V12s are great. If you like to drive like I do...i'd pay the extra $$$ for Potenzas, PS2s or some other high end tire. I look forward to wearing out my V12s so that I can go back to a tire that holds the road a little better under hard cornering. V12s are great for most driving...but not the way I like to drive.

[woodpecka]

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...12_evo_page_10

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo - Comparison Tests
Second place: The unusual suspects.

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Hankook Ventus V12 Evo

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* Second: Hankook Ventus V12 Evo
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“Deceptively quick” is a good summation of the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos because they often didn’t feel as strong as they actually were, particularly in the dry. Their fourth-place autocross time wasn’t spectacular, but they did outlap the benchmark Michelin PS2s. Geswein said the Hankooks felt “somewhat soft” and “imprecise,” although they were forgiving, yielding consistent laps with no surprises. Despite that feeling of softness, the V12 Evos somehow managed a second-place skidpad run of 0.93 g and were above average in braking. Hankook just launched a new extreme-performance Ventus R-S3 model, which wasn’t available in time for this test but likely has sharper dry responses.

In the wet, however, the V12s were as sporty and connected as they come, with grip second only to the PS2s’ and the best braking. The Hankooks were extremely consistent, likely because they were so well-behaved, which made them easy to drive quickly. Subjectively, they felt the best around the track, even though their time trailed slightly behind the Dunlops’.

With above-average wet and dry performances, and tying for quietest on the street loop, the V12 Evo is an impressive and well-rounded summer tire. And, at $106, it’s a bargain, too.

[persian54]

Originally Posted by jeremicium

If you don't often push your car hard the V12s are great. If you like to drive like I do...i'd pay the extra $$$ for Potenzas, PS2s or some other high end tire. I look forward to wearing out my V12s so that I can go back to a tire that holds the road a little better under hard cornering. V12s are great for most driving...but not the way I like to drive.

Well, for someone who goes through tires at around 8-10k usually, it wouldn't be so pretty so spend $1400 on a set versus $700 :P

I used to buy PS2s for my Porsche all day long...but yeah

[texasz06]

have been running various Kumhos on the track and off the track for about 9 years now... have been very happy - not the absolute best tire, but definitely the best tires when all factors are considered!

[kingka]

i got the v12s with vmr v710's and i am happy with the tire performance. lose a little grip when there is a bump on a turn (for instance: the off ramp from 710N to 60E, for people in LA maybe know that little bump)

anyone have the vmr v710's? i have had them for a year and each rim has pothole dents. sucks.