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Mar 24, 2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by welshevo

order your tires from discount tire direct they have 50$ off till tomorrow. About 800$ to your door for the ventus v12's and then get them installed somewhere. End up saving 150$ or so

FYI... DTD back ordered for stock size Hankook V12 (2 months wait I was told)

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Mar 24, 2013, 09:27 AM

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The RE760.

wow they are cheap. $160 on tirerack for stock size.

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Mar 24, 2013, 04:18 PM

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Hi Guys
Tis' time to slap on the summers, but I need to get new tires.
I am trying to find something that is the right bang for the buck and I need some opinions and suggestions.

I am considering the Hankook Ventus V12 Evo (K110)
Ben from tire23 (local shop in Mississauga) recommended I look at the Continental Extreme contact DW

The continentals are about 100$ cheaper.

Have anyone used any of these tires? or perhaps might recommend something else?
Keep in mind "bang for buck"

Thanks

I would take DW's over V12's even at the same price point or higher. At $100 less the money you save is a bonus as the DW's are the better tire. Kind of a poor mans pilot super sport as they are great street tires with decent track grip and superior wet performance.

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Mar 25, 2013, 09:00 AM

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I opted to try a set of Cooper Zeon rs3-s for daily driving.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...%2FPerformance

I know most on this site think Coopers are crap but I found several favorable reviews and it is the official tire of the Roush Mustang if that means anything. Digging around other forums revealed the same thing I found here Cooper has a value tire reputation but people who have actually bought these like them.

I got them for $150/tire a hard price to beat for a Y speed rating. For this price I figure I can live with them for a couple of summers, my Evo must be defective it seems to melt tires

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Mar 25, 2013, 09:13 AM

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[B]FWIW[/B
]I have the V12s on my 350Z. They have been excellent - dd and on the track.

They are the best 'value' summer tire in each of the reviews i read. You could spend more to get 'best' but if price is a concern (and it is for me) the V12s are 'it'....

I intend to replace the tires on my RA with 'em when they are due...

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Mar 25, 2013, 10:31 AM

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Sounds Good guys...Thanks!

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Mar 27, 2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by momostallion

it's fine as a daily. id still take the DW over the v12.

check price on the michelin pilot super sports while you are at it.

couple of guys seem to recommend the Sumitomo HTR Z III as a lower cost alternative.

Michelin Super Sport was $1290.00

also Bridgestone Re760 $970.00

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Mar 27, 2013, 09:15 AM

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V12s for me.
I have been wondering if the general as-03 would work tho.

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Mar 27, 2013, 09:18 AM

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Michelin Super Sport was $1290.00

also Bridgestone Re760 $970.00

the michelins are great and can do double duty for a light track tire but if you are buying track tires and wheels next year, no reason to pay more for them. just get a good daily driven tire.

i think the DW might be your best bet and it was your cheapest option. i really dont know how they compare to the bridgestones.

i would put the v12 at the bottom of the list.

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