I put mine on 6 months ago and they feel as nice as they were brand new... i put about 350 miles a week on them very happy with the ride and the price.

 

I don't see them in stock sizes , what size do you guys recommend for stock rims 17/18...

 

they have them in stock sizes,
you have to search by size instead of by car.

 

got it , thanks .....

 

Think of it in these terms so you won't feel so bad by spending $1000+ on a $50,000 car>>>milliions of smokers burn up that much in 4 months of addiction

 

Good post ! Thanks for the input everyone !

Tire Rack really jacked up there pricing on the Hankook V12 recently.
I could have swore a few months ago in my size (275/30/19, 305/30/19) were $860.
Now I do a search and they are $1126... $256 each front, and $307 each rear.
Not sure why they are so out of line now...

However... It pays to shop around it seems...

DirectBuyTire has the Hankook V12 tires in the above sizes for $856 for all 4... ($234 rear each, $191 front each).

Onlinetire has has the Hankook V12 tires in the above sizes for $835 for all 4... ($231 rear each, $186 front each).

Later this year I'm likely going to get a set of these. I think I'll burn mine a bit more this summer before getting new tires... .

Toque

 

I noticed that too! They jacked up the prices big time! When I bought my OEM-sized V12 evo's last fall from Tire Rack, they were $556 shipped PLUS a $50 mail-in rebate. Now they are listed @ $744 with NO rebate! I'm guessing that the cheaper prices last year must have been the "introductory" prices, and now after the tires are selling well and getting good reviews, they majorly increased the prices!

 

Looks like I should have bought in Nov as originaly intended. Price has gone up and I don't see the rebate anymore. Plus I just had to have C6 wheels so it would seem I'm looking at a grand for tires.

 

Over the Holidays, I drove by Tire Rack and noticed the large warehouse expansion underway.

I wonder how they will pay for all that ?

 

I wanted to post my experience in switching to the Hankook tires. I spent a lot of time on this site reading everything about these tires and I wanted to make sure the next person has at least one more opinion.

My wife and I each have 2002 convertibles I drove her car to pick up mine after the install so my experience was fairly current. About 10 miles both in town and the highway.

So my opinion. So far I love them, they seem incredibly sticky and 100% better as far as a smooth ride. I drive my car hard all of the time and they feel like they hold the corners much better then the original tires.

Only thing I think is worse is the body roll. Seems like the car is not quite as flat as before. I am only running 30 pounds so maybe a little more pressure may help, not sure.

The car seems to be quicker in response when turning. My perception is that the body rolls more and takes a set better, then it just grips better then ever before. Definitely a lot more confidence to the driver when maneuvering.

I will definitely look at these tires in the future.

Got a bit of an attitude from the local sales guy when I declined the run flats at $2,200.00. He had an attitude like I was being a cheapskate. He asked me more then once what I would do if I had a flat. In the last 10 years or so the only flat I remember was on my wife's vette with the run flats. It happened at our shop so I didn't even run with it flat but took it off there and brought it back fixed. For a better tire I will gladly take the flat risk and save over $1,300.00.

 

Same size here, same comments. I have about 5000 miles on mine and they are still great. Better when heated up. I would say the Pilot Sports are a little better on wet roads, but you pay for it too. I certainly would buy these again.

 

Just ordered 2 245/40r18 (front) Hankook ventus v12 evo k110 from discounttiredirect for 171.00 ea.and 2 285/35r19 (rear) for 251.00 ea. 80.00 rebate for total of 764.00.
Looking forward to getting rid of the runflats.
Free shipping, no taxes!
Mounting should be about 20.00/tire

As far as flats go I bought a compressor from Harbor freight and have a tire plug kit.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...sor-96068.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...kit-45183.html

 

Exact same deal here. Delivered last week. Thought I was reading my own post for a minute.

Still working on the paintwork but hope to have it on the road soon. Waiting for my TP sensors to come back & get em mounted on a set of Chrome C6 Gumbys I got here. Also picked up a nice set of spacers for the rear and have new rotors and pads to go on. Can't wait to get this all together and try out the new tires.

 

I agree with more body roll. I installed C6Z06 sway bars and shocks, and I still get the extra roll. The tires are really sticky on concrete and asphalt, but I autocross on a tarmac runway, and when they let go on it, you have to be on your toes. Same goes for driving in the wet.
As for flats, you carry a quality tire plug tool kit, 12v air pump, and you keep your AAA card in your wallet. You can buy 3+ sets of V12's for the cost of a set of RF's.

I still run 30lb cold on the street and 34/33 lbs hot at the autocross

 

The deal just got a better. They are giving a $100 prepaid card when you buy a set of 4 tires through this weekend.

I ordered a set of std. C5 sizes 245/45/17 and 275/40/18 for $658 - $80 Hankook rebate -$100 Discount Tire gift card = $478 total.

I probably won't mount them till later this summer, but I didn't think I could beat the price.

 

Yeah. I had them on my M3. Good traction. Great in rain. They were a little soft as you go towards the limit. But for the money, I will put them on my vette when my GY run flats are out of tread.

 

Well that really sucks!

I didn't even need these yet if I had known. I'm makin a phone call.

 

Hmmm! I ordered a set of Hankooks last Saturday for the vette. They said that they had to order them and they would call when they came in. Wonder if they come in and I have them installed this weekend, I'd get the $100 rebate? Did notice that They want the original receipt as proof for the $100 rebate and at the same time Hankook wants the original receipt for their $80 rebate.

 

Tell em if you don't get the 100 they can keep em.

I called and they said sorry they would give a couple days grace but mine was 9 days. I told the guy this really sucks cause I didn't need them and the car is in pieces. Actually I'm waiting to lay the last coat of clear on the frt end pieces as we speak. Oh well, the way this project is going, what's another hundred bucks.

Moral of the story...don't buy anything till you need it....well that could bite you too I guess.

 

yup,285/35/18 front,285/35/19,Rear Love the tire's