Generals or Hankooks?

gtabfknkdnme · 04-12-2011, 02:31 AM

I dont wanna drop too much money on tires and these are two of the more common choices (not just here with bmws, a lot of vw and audi guys go with these two brands...when tire stretching isnt concerned)

So, what are your guys's experience with the Exclaim UHPs and the V12 Evo K110s??

-handling: wet, dry, snow (yeah...i might run them in the snow)
-tread wear
-noise
-durability (potholes etc)
-anything else you deem necessary to include

I'm leaning toward the hankooks, theres just something about the generals i dont like. i had a set of wheels with them on and for some reason they didnt seem like they gripped too well at higher speeds in turns. (they were on for a very short time since i was rear ended soon after putting them on a previous car of mine)

Anyway, any input is appreciated guys!!

02themax · 04-12-2011, 02:46 AM

hankooks I had generals and they were ok.

psre08 · 04-12-2011, 09:38 AM

I have the hankooks as well... very satisfied for the price.

Gary@TireRack · 04-12-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gtabfknkdnme

something about the generals i dont like. i had a set of wheels with them on and for some reason they didnt seem like they gripped too well at higher speeds in turns.

Agreed.

While the Exclaim UHP was a soft riding tire with pretty good wear for a summer tire, it was not as grippy nor did it have great cornering characteristics. I'm speaking about the tire in the past tense because it has been discontinued.

If you're after better handling and steering response then stick with the Hankook V12 EVO.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

ShowTime12 · 04-12-2011, 11:40 AM

Hankook v12 since I have them on now and they're pretty good.

flip4335 · 04-12-2011, 11:44 AM

Hankooks.

I just sloshed through the rain in the DC metro area, zipping by the idiots who think they can handle the wet.

Sheeesh..so glad these tires lived up to their rep...like a walk in the park...20K miles and hardly any treadwear...

ShowTime12 · 04-12-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flip4335

Hankooks.

I just sloshed through the rain in the DC metro area, zipping by the idiots who think they can handle the wet.

Sheeesh..so glad these tires lived up to their rep...like a walk in the park...20K miles and hardly any treadwear...

+1 Hankooks are great in the rain.

Express · 04-12-2011, 12:55 PM

am i the only one who is a general nuthugger?

GARY- why were they discontinued???

ShyGuy · 04-12-2011, 12:55 PM

yup...hankooks are far and away the best budget summer tire right now.

SpmnE9zero · 04-12-2011, 12:57 PM

I've ran FK452's, Gen UHP's, and now have the Achilles ATR Sport, and prefer the Achilles (so far) over both of the aforementioned tires.

The Gen's were my least favorite! Got really loud and once tread wore a bit, they were terrible in the rain!

Never ran the Hankooks, but hear great things about them for the money.

Express · 04-12-2011, 12:59 PM

love me a tire that sucks in the rain haha

VMRWheels · 04-12-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

Agreed.

While the Exclaim UHP was a soft riding tire with pretty good wear for a summer tire, it was not as grippy nor did it have great cornering characteristics. I'm speaking about the tire in the past tense because it has been discontinued.

If you're after better handling and steering response then stick with the Hankook V12 EVO.

Tires
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

Exactly what I was going to say Gary.

I would recommend looking into the Hankook's as an alternative now, since the Generals are discontinued. If you are set on the lower cost of the General's, you may still be able to find some distributors still stocking.

-Charles@VMRWheels

gtabfknkdnme · 04-12-2011, 02:43 PM

thanks for the info guys, i ordered a set of the hankooks

04-12-2011, 02:31 AM	#1
gtabfknkdnme 5 Star General 122 Rep 2,631 Posts Drives: E82, F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	Generals or Hankooks? I dont wanna drop too much money on tires and these are two of the more common choices (not just here with bmws, a lot of vw and audi guys go with these two brands...when tire stretching isnt concerned) So, what are your guys's experience with the Exclaim UHPs and the V12 Evo K110s?? -handling: wet, dry, snow (yeah...i might run them in the snow) -tread wear -noise -durability (potholes etc) -anything else you deem necessary to include I'm leaning toward the hankooks, theres just something about the generals i dont like. i had a set of wheels with them on and for some reason they didnt seem like they gripped too well at higher speeds in turns. (they were on for a very short time since i was rear ended soon after putting them on a previous car of mine) Anyway, any input is appreciated guys!!
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02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	hankooks I had generals and they were ok. __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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psre08 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 330i E90 & 330Ci E46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (3)	I have the hankooks as well... very satisfied for the price.
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ShowTime12 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 314 Posts Drives: AW M4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Hankook v12 since I have them on now and they're pretty good.
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flip4335 General Nuisance in a Private Conveyance 77 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: like it's rented Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: behind the wheel iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW e90 335i [7.30]	Hankooks. I just sloshed through the rain in the DC metro area, zipping by the idiots who think they can handle the wet. Sheeesh..so glad these tires lived up to their rep...like a walk in the park...20K miles and hardly any treadwear... __________________ BMWCCA Member # 414198 \|E90\|SGM\|6MT\|Premium\|Cold\|Sport\|Tint\|LCI MSport Conversion\|MTech\|Blacklines\|219M\|PSS\|Quaife\|Helix FMIC\|M3 Suspension\|Megan Racing\|GC Camber Plates/Coilovers\|Eibach 440/800#\|AR Catted DP\|Cobb AP\|StopTech Drilled/Slotted\|SS Brake Lines\|DWS Quaife Review: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311570
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Express Major General 380 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	am i the only one who is a general nuthugger? GARY- why were they discontinued???
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ShyGuy Private First Class 4 Rep 167 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3)	yup...hankooks are far and away the best budget summer tire right now.
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Express Major General 380 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	love me a tire that sucks in the rain haha
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gtabfknkdnme 5 Star General 122 Rep 2,631 Posts Drives: E82, F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	thanks for the info guys, i ordered a set of the hankooks
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