Spazz

i am looking to get a set of hankook tires the Ventus Sport K104
it's Y rated and the size if 205/45/16.

has anyone ever used these or heard anything about them or hankook in general, do they make noise after a while, do they look ok?

and if you hate these do you have any other recomondations on tires that will cost me around 125 a tire. i can get these for that much.

thanks!

http://www.hankooktireusa.com/ventus/k104/index.html

imported_SW20 MR2

I'd just stick with something tried and true like the Kumho 712's if you're on a budget. Lemme know if you want a set.

Spazz

how much?

EL_Sport

Had a set of Hankooks for about a year and half up until recently, although I had a different model (Ventus H101's). This model is an all season model and I had it on my stock EL rims in 205/50/15. Great tire for the money (picked them up for $400 installed), handled great in the dry and wet, and was still relatively acceptable in the snow. Not sure about the model you are looking at, but I would say they are comparable to the Kumho's in terms of cost and performance.

bbarbulo

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24 inch sumitumo run flats :working:

Ya, listen to SW20 MR2, stick to something that magazines have tried... Supra Ecsta 712 is almost a classic.

Quick_CX

195/50/15

what about dunlop fm 901......toyo proxy ts-1.....or.....pirelli p zero?????????any one got a price on those?? SW20 MR2??????/

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

in that size, the Toyo T1-S is the best buy right now!!!!

I was gonna get Dunlop FM901s with my new rims, but I opted for Falken Azenis for their outrageous grip... the Dunlop was rated okay, but not spectacular.... Pirellis are overpriced for what you get

imported_SW20 MR2

Quick_CX,
Check your PM.

Quick_CX

how are those falcon azenis?????how much...?

imported_EG4door

Yes do tell, and where did you get them.

bbarbulo

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tiretrends.com - same place I bought my new rims at. The car is not yet being driven... I have to swap brakes, new swaybars, braces, and the alignment before I put the new tires on... don't wanna kill them too fast now I'll let you guys know....

A preliminary inspection:

the tire is heavy... it's very stiff sidewalled, and has large treads. It's rated A for rain traction, and the wear is 280 I think, so very very good... its asymetrical tread, but not directional. Looks very promising indeed

Quick_CX

DO they not make them in 195/50/15.....?.....tire trends doesn't have that size listed for azenis???????????

Spazz

ok i'm looking to spend 125 tops on a tire, must be good in the rain and last a long time, i don't like ones that run our in less than two seasons.

thanks SW20 MR2 for your info,
and what other "no name" brand do you all recomend for summer tires?

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

If you are setting a price range like that with those qualities, go to Sears when they have a sale and hook up with some Bridgestone Weatherforce I think they are.... I got 4 for my dad's golf for like $450 installed and all. Last long and grip okay... his car is an all around vehicle... my daily driver has Motomaster on it (bought the car with brand new tires on it )

imported_SW20 MR2

If you're looking for any type of performance whatsoever, then it is absolutely necessary to go with a "name brand" tire. If you just want longevity, then just do as Bruno suggested and go to Crappy tire, Walmart, or Sears.

Spazz

LOL guys but i want to corner and minimize the play/drifting with a set of summer tires, i was quoted $150 for a set of perelli P7000...don't know nuch about them but it's a little to steap for me! but we will see..... i know you can't be tight with cash and expect great preformance parts so i have to settle for whatever i can afford.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Don't skimp on tires... the P7000 is an okay choice, and that's a pretty good price... check out tiretrends.com for awesome prices on performance tires

imported_SW20 MR2

Kumho 712's and Yoko ES100's are the best values in terms of tire performance vs cost.

PULOVR

How about the TOYO Proxies?

Why don't you go to Wheels Direct and see what they might have on sale.

bishop

I would have to agree with the Kumho's. I've had them for a year now and they are excellent on dry and wet roads. My winter tires are Hankook Zovachs and they worked very well this past winter.