TheChamp531

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Just ordered them from Discount Tire (matched price)

235/35/19 for only $136 per tire + Replacement/Warranty Certificates + Lifetime Balance/Rotations + Tax for $710!

Cheapest deal I could find since the General Exclaim UHP tires are discontinued/backordered at the moment.

Hopefully these tires are good, first time buying tires for my TL (had bought wheels/tires combo twice for the past 60k miles so I haven't had to change it myself).

I'm worried because of the reviews on tire-rack regarding the weak tread. Some complained that the tire wore out at 15-20k miles, I was hoping for 35-40k miles like all my other tires (General Exclaim and Michelins). Anyone with experience regarding this?

Will post reviews when I get them mounted/shipped on Friday.

Was deciding on the Continental DWS/DW, but was going to be an extra ~$300 so I decided to try these since they were cheaper along with being 2nd (closest) to the Michelin Pilot Sports A/S in Car and Driver 09 Edition.

Turbonut

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Not to rain on your parade, but see if you can get the 245/35-19. The Hankook's are small (tread width) when compared with other summer tires. The V12 in 235 is 8.1", 245 8.4", while the Sumo is 9.1" and the Dunlops are 8.8" and 9.2" wide. Not that this in itself makes for a better tire, but when on the car it will enhance the stance and give it a more aggresive look. If too late, at least the car will have new rubber.

Jesstzn

They prolly will wear faster than the Exclaims .. one has a 280 tread wear rating .. the other 380.

TheChamp531

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Already too late, they already ordered them since they didn't have them in stock (I put down a deposit). Yeah saw that too on the tread rating, oh well, maybe I'll drive 5-10k miles and sell them and buy me a set of Continental DWS/DW next time. I've messaged several people regarding the tires on a Houston board and they all told me that the tire was great and some it lasted over 30k miles. I drive all highway so we'll see what happens.

BlueAc

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I used those for my summer tires and I loved them.

sho_nuff1997

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^ +1 I have ~15k on them and they are still great. Have a little bit more road noise than new, but still handle well.

HRF1

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I have these on my S2000's beater OEM wheels. Good bargain performance tire!

MrHeeltoe

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I am running these in 255/45-17 on my TSX and I LOVE them.

GoldnKnight22

I'm running the V12 Evo's in 225/40/18.

I put them on in the spring, so far I love them. I had a set of Ventus HRII's previously and fell in love with them, which is what made me try these.


But good luck trying to get 35k+ miles out of them. They're just too grippy of a tire.

TheChamp531

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That's good. No worries, for $700 I'd be happy with 20k miles, as long as its a great 20k miles

Hadouken

paid 500 for my v12 .. i love em. Free mounting and balancing =]

TheChamp531

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Only $500?! Maybe 17 or 18"?

TheChamp531

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Having these put on in a hour, will give some reviews once they are on. Time to try some 0-60 - 70-0 runs!

TheChamp531

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All I can say is Wow. First initial impression that it rides smoother with almost zero road noise better than the General Exclaim UHP and its corners perfectly at 60+. Only thing I wish I did was get a wider-sidewall. 235/35/19 is way to small and now it leaves a huge gap which now I want a drop (wanted for awhile!).

Hankook Ventus V12 EVO is really one of the best especially at its price.

apnorm

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Good to hear that you like them. A friend of mine had them on his BMW 550 and he liked them. The wear seemed pretty good as he took them to a few track days as well.

wps007

I also have them 255 35 18 front and 285 30 19 rear almost 20,000 miles happy with them

TheChamp531

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I love them so far. For the price, I don't think any tire can beat it. (For a UHP tire that is)

pastaVTEC

Does anyone here have experience with these tires in winter months? With all the snow we've gotten in NJ so far this winter, driving in snow/ ice is a given.

ch1zo

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I would never suggest using a performance summer tire for the winter season, thats just suicide

apnorm

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^^^ What he said.

Robo

They are great tires in dry and rain. I have never seen a tire so bad in the snow. They immediately pick up a layer of snow like making a snow man. Good for any other kind of weather.

pastaVTEC

Excellent- that's exactly what I wanted to know. Now on to search for great all-seasons!...

Magikmanzx

I am in the market for new tires. Thanks for the recommendation. Glad you liked them. So far im leaning towards these tires based on your recommendation. I can get them at 110$ per tire at discounttires.com. About 579$ including install and all that.

Magikmanzx

Also, there's supposedly a $50 mail-in rebate at Discount Tire. Did you get something like that too?

ch1zo

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I ordered the same tires...can't wait for summer!

BuffBakerGA

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Any update on the wear of these tires?

justnspace

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I bet my tires will beat yours!!!!!!!

just bought a set of Nitto NT05's. All four for $600.
Strictly a summer tire as they are modeled after drag radials.