Hankook Tires
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Hankook Tires
I had a set of Hankook V12 tires put of my '02. I finally got to push them to what I thought would be their limit, but they stuck to the road like glue. I was going into turns thinking they wouldn't be able to keep me on the road, but they did. Obviously, they could be pushed past their limits, but I'd need to wear Depends if I pushed harder.
These tires are incredible! I don't know how well they will wear or how they do in inclement weather but for my use they are great.
These tires are incredible! I don't know how well they will wear or how they do in inclement weather but for my use they are great.
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The V12s are one of the best rated tires out there. I had a set on my 550i, and pushed them very hard- They never skipped a beat, and are always predictable in their breakway.
I actually went with a set of Potenza RE760s on the Corvette though, due to the Z51 with added-on Z06 shocks installed. Very good, sticky handling but also comfortable.
I actually went with a set of Potenza RE760s on the Corvette though, due to the Z51 with added-on Z06 shocks installed. Very good, sticky handling but also comfortable.
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I had a set of Hankook V12 tires put of my '02. I finally got to push them to what I thought would be their limit, but they stuck to the road like glue. I was going into turns thinking they wouldn't be able to keep me on the road, but they did. Obviously, they could be pushed past their limits, but I'd need to wear Depends if I pushed harder.
These tires are incredible! I don't know how well they will wear or how they do in inclement weather but for my use they are great.
These tires are incredible! I don't know how well they will wear or how they do in inclement weather but for my use they are great.
I have Potenza 760 also and love them, Like the car rides on rails.
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I used to like my Hankooks--until I started making significant extra power. The rears just can't deal with it. I'm looking for something better. They were good @ < 460hp. @ 600hp, they're virtually useless.
This is a 2nd gear launch pedaling the throttle. 285/35/19s.
This is a 2nd gear launch pedaling the throttle. 285/35/19s.
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I have been running Hankook tires on my C5 for quite a while now and have been extremely pleased with them. They allow the car to handle well, have low road noise, the ride is good and the price is great for a performance tire. IMO, they are hard to beat.
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