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Had 2 sets of Hankooks before moving on to Michelin Super Sports and there is no comparison.
The Michellins are better in every category.

BBBSS

I've seen to many problems with hankooks having crazy looking blow outs for me to ever trust them. Also had a set on my old 20" wheels on my tahoe that had issues with balancing due to the tires. You get what you pay for in tires.

I plan on stepping up to a Nitto or BFG drag radial on mine but it is not a daily driver for me.

Chris Buffalo

ttt

Thanks again guys!

The Continental tire has people right on their site complaining about balance issues and flat spots? Doesn't sound so good...this was just clicking the link that AK put up...hmm (Continental ExtremeContact™ DWS) maybe just a couple bad apples?

I do like what I am hearing about the Michelins....anyone else?

Bullett

I put these on the rear to replace the Michelin PSS due to price. I am disappointed to say the least. They sing on the hwy., they are good in a straight line, but "washy" in the corners... you can feel the slight rollover, which I never got from the PSS..

PSS is the highest price I guess for a reason...

CharlyE500

+1 Nexxen sucks big time. I have Nexxen N7000 and this is the worst tires ever. Sometime i can even see the black rubber residue from the tires in my rear bumper ! I have them for 10k miles..... soon need to change.

stockC43

It's all in what fits your budget. The Michelin pss are going to be the best summer tire but are also the most expensive. I go through a pair of rears every 1-2 years and i dont road race my s600 so the v12 evo works for me. Never had any structural issues with them. I've had more problems with Bridgestones than anything. The conti dws is a good all season and I've never had any issues with them at work, but you give up grip in the summer

fila0220

the Hankook Ventus V12's are really good. Had them on my old e500. S550 and Jag XJR. The only complaint is a somewhat weak tire wall. Ate a pot hole with the 20 inch rims and instant bump on tire. But it can be avoided if you drive carefully

wallaka

Didn't notice any excessive roll, but it was on a shorter, wider tire (295/30 R19) and significantly lighter car. Also couldn't hear the tires over the exhaust and general noise of the BMW anyway.

They're twice the tire that the Contis are, for sure.

BklynMarc

+1 Running them for about 4 months and have been outstanding.

Mind you, I moved to DC from southern CA, so was used to burning through summer tires in 6 months. No real loss in performance and really good in water.

jayjmuir

Buy the Hankooks and you'll save money. You can then spend that on your girl for Valentine's Day!

Edit - Buy the Hankooks and you'll save money. You can then spend that on your car without your girl knowing!

Jon2007E63P30

The R-s3 takes 0.3 seconds off my 0-60. But, the life will be half. I use these for track days and v12s for commuting.

Chris Buffalo

ttt anyone else?

lawguy

I have the Conti Extreme DWS. Got 17k from the rear, which now need replacing. I am not uber agressive in driving style. I have liked them quite a lot.

AWOL

Just got my nt05s in.



I can report back with my opinions later today

AKnight55

AWOL

I still need to mess around with pressure, and maybe they need some break in time, but still not hooking at anything 60 or under.

pullejo

They are such turds. I have to say it again. I have total Abraham's+ treadwear on them (you guys DO know the penny test) and probably like 6 or 7 K on them. I hate them.

They are N3000s...super crap level...and yes, I did go to the strip once and do some burnouts... but seriously.

Turds.

On our cars, I expect to get maybe 12k out of a tire - and if I got 12k of good traction out of something, I'd be happy!

Correction - 10k out of a tire = happy.

Not Nexxens.

Turds.

Nino S

+1 I LOVE my DWS's

cij911

Interesting that nobody has addressed rotational weight...The Hankook V12 Evo 245/40/18 weigh 25 lbs and the Michelin PSS weigh 24 lbs....IIRC, 1 lb on the wheel + tire = ~5 hp....

93RX7LSX

I don't think that matters on a vehicle that weights over 2 tons.

cij911

LOL wrong....rotational mass is always critical...I guess what you meant to say is what is ~15 - 20 whp on a 400+ whp car ??? And the answer is still 15 - 20 whp...And I cannot believe someone associated with a business catering to racing would say that but oh well...

tommy gun rally

So, which of these tires is QUIETEST but still offers good handling/traction performance?