Tire Rack Closing out Hankooks

[torquelover]

Great price, this tire gets good reviews on other forums:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+V12+evo+K110&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=05YR7K110XL&tab=Sizes

Go to "other tire sizes" to check out availability and prices. Almost half the price of what I bought last winter.

 

[90210]

Thanks I just installed te 225/40/18 on my car few weeks ago. Thanks to your link, ordered up another set.

 

[Silentnoise713]

Awesome deal! Do these have "rim protector" design?

What size to get... Anyone know which of these rub (would prefer taller sidewall, if possible)?
215/40ZR18 89Y
215/45ZR18 93Y
225/40ZR18 92Y
225/45ZR18 95Y
235/40ZR18 95Y

 

[Vasy]

Thanks I just installed te 225/40/18 on my car few weeks ago. Thanks to your link, ordered up another set.

I see some review say that tires only laster 16k miles, that seems super short for a set, can you confirm that they have such a short life span?

 

[aha]

Bad experience with Hankook for me. I have Hankook Optimo H727, it was great for the first 15K, it now makes my other mazda skids all over the place with just wet/misty condition. I begin to realize Tirerack consumer reviews are mostly for the initial reviews. I have my eyes set on Cooper Ultra Touring for the 5.

 

[90210]

I see some review say that tires only laster 16k miles, that seems super short for a set, can you confirm that they have such a short life span?

I have about 1200 miles on my set so far.

Given all my other cars tires last 5-7K, if these last 16K I would be happy. However from my experience that friends who have it, they are seeing much more htan 16, but honestly I can't confirm personally

 

[90210]

Bad experience with Hankook for me. I have Hankook Optimo H727, it was great for the first 15K, it now makes my other mazda skids all over the place with just wet/misty condition. I begin to realize Tirerack consumer reviews are mostly for the initial reviews. I have my eyes set on Cooper Ultra Touring for the 5.

Not all tires are created equal. Most of the Toyos are garbage. However, the R888 I run on two cars are fantastic. Same goes for Hankook.

 

[Silentnoise713]

I see some review say that tires only laster 16k miles, that seems super short for a set, can you confirm that they have such a short life span?

Didn't realize this tire have a very low UTQG rating. They seem to be great budget grippy tires but short-er on lifespan. This car will never experience ultimate grip so I'd rather compromise for something a little longer lasting.

 

[90210]

^^^
Try Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum...

 

[Vasy]

I have about 1200 miles on my set so far.

Given all my other cars tires last 5-7K, if these last 16K I would be happy. However from my experience that friends who have it, they are seeing much more htan 16, but honestly I can't confirm personally

Wow, are you racing? I'm still on stock Toyo tires and at 29k miles now and still have about 50% more to go.

 

[Silentnoise713]

^^^
Try Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum...

HELL NO (I can say that and back it up)! My car came with pretty good condition LX Platinum (~8/32) and PO was a non-aggressive suburban woman driver. I will say these are pretty good long last tires, are pretty quiet overall, and wore evenly, BUT one tire developed a huge bubble and left me stranded in the Shenandoah mountains. This was back when I was the primary driver and no I did not hit any unseen objects that could have caused it. These are well suited for point A – B. They do not provide enough traction (braking) for my liking.

I’ve had Kumho Ecsta Supra, 4X, PA31, and LX. The PA31 is where it is at for a balanced tire.

 

[90210]

Wow, are you racing? I'm still on stock Toyo tires and at 29k miles now and still have about 50% more to go.

Not racing the Mazda 5, but otherwise, yes racing.

Even non racing, my Yoko A048/A050 and Toyo 888 don't last very long.

Years ago the Falken Azenis used to last a bit more.

Tires are like women, different purposes for each one...thus different use of life and wear rating.

 

[90210]

HELL NO (I can say that and back it up)! My car came with pretty good condition LX Platinum (~8/32) and PO was a non-aggressive suburban woman driver. I will say these are pretty good long last tires, are pretty quiet overall, and wore evenly, BUT one tire developed a huge bubble and left me stranded in the Shenandoah mountains. This was back when I was the primary driver and no I did not hit any unseen objects that could have caused it. These are well suited for point A – B. They do not provide enough traction (braking) for my liking.

I’ve had Kumho Ecsta Supra, 4X, PA31, and LX. The PA31 is where it is at for a balanced tire.

Hey some people drive the 5 like a Buick

I had a Kumho XS in the past, nothing else. Hear good things.

 

[torquelover]

At $59 a tire I am almost tempted to pick these up. This is about half of what price range I shopped in for the car. Other forums report these are great tires. Sticky and quiet.

 

[Kojack]

I was all set to get a set of 215/50/17 then added in shipping and import charges. cheaper to buy the same tire at full price here. Went from 69 bucks a tire to 154. Ouch!

 

[torquelover]

I was all set to get a set of 215/50/17 then added in shipping and import charges. cheaper to buy the same tire at full price here. Went from 69 bucks a tire to 154. Ouch!

Yes that is rough. I am about an hour away from them.