What Tire Pressures to run for Hankook Ventus V12 evo on 360

I've never changed pressures between tire brands. Whatever PSI you had in the Michelins will work just fine.

How are you liking those tires? Plenty of talk about them lately and I'll likely try a set myself.

 

Andrew- Big differences in Ferrari recommended tire pressures between manufacturers. Can seriously affect handling.

Red- A source of data.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278476

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

Well there you have it, thanks Terry. I saw that thread a few days ago but quite honestly stopped reading midway into the debate.

It looks as if there are some good numbers in there to start with for the Hankooks.

 

I have the same tires on my car and they are quiet. So far have about 500 miles on them and they have been great!

 

Too bad they do not have a 355/25 19 size for the rear of my car. Might be worth trying. The bloody Pirellis are ~$600 each.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

My overall experience with these tires at this point is pretty positive. See the other thread.
I think Hankook has introduced another version of its sports tires. Check the speed rating and see if that other, perhaps newer, version comes in your size.

 

Aztar- Unfortunately not. Plus my four tires are only two weeks old, so it will be a while before I need new ones, thank goodness.

Taz
Terry Phillips
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I have Hankooks on my CS and they are great

 

Andrew- check your owner's manual- Ferrari actually has different pressures recommended for different tire brands....now if someone could notice the difference driving on the street I don't know

 

I have the Bridgestone RE050's which aren't listed in my manual anyway, so I've just been doing 33.5 front, 34.5 rear. Like you said, I can't tell any discernable difference on the street as I'm certain I'm not driving it hard enough. If I put the Hankooks on I'll likely start at those pressures and see how it feels.

 

THis was covered for the last 2 weeks in great detail spoke with them last week to help you out


Blair,

You can use the recommended air pressure of 29 psi in the fronts and 32 psi in the rears given by Ferrari.

Best regards,

Juan A. Britos
Assistant Manager
Technical & Service Team
Hankook Tire America
1450 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07087
(973) 406-3614
(973) 633-9980 fax

 

I really enjoy hearing such positive feedback on Hankooks. I would recommend them on your other vehicles as well.

I had V or Z rated 275/40/20 on my truck back in 2005 until I sold it in 2006. Even in my truck the traction I experienced in wet and dry was better than any tire I had tried (had the truck for 7 years). As was the wear. People use to knock them and I'm so glad they're getting so much recognition these days b/c they deserve it.

 

Funny how people are coming around to praise the Hankooks, when I first put them on my car back in Dec. I felt like they were looked down on here.

Great tires, especially for the money.

 

I purchased a set of Hankook 215-45R-18XL front
275-40R-18XL Rear
Just put them on 3 days ago, Ride is softer and handling is great.
I am going on the 150 mile run this weekend so I will know lots more on these when the ride is over. I have not had a chance to feel the difference in traction
My 1st impression these are a great tire and at a great price

 

Terry, that is good news that you can wait. (BTW, your car is one of my favorites of all time.)
As you can see, I simply have the stock 18's on mine.
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With over 400 miles now on the Hankook Ventus V12 tires, they're making me feel like I made a good investment all around.

 

Aztar- Very pretty and looks very well maintained. For some reason, I am partial to red, also. With brand new tires you are not looking for new wheels, but I have freind who usually has either CS or F430 wheels in stock if you ever decide to change. I even have a set of centerlock 360/430 Novitec NF1s for sale.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

Damn, Taz, aren't the centerlocks the wheels you bought a few months ago...just moments before I was going to buy them, I might add!!
I just put on a set of Hankooks today. If I had know you were selling those wheels, I would have waited.
I guess I need to read these forums more often.
Very nice car BTW.

 

Thanks, Taz, but you're right; I'm not looking for new wheels. I will keep that in mind if someone asks. I'm located in NY state BTW.

 

The Hankook's are incredibly inexpensive - a set of 4 comes to $566, plus a $50 rebate offer, this bringing the price to 516...

 

300 miles on my CS with new Hankooks........they are performing admirably