Hankook Ventus Sport K104's

[Richie K]

Anyone try these?? I've been offered a really good deal on a pair of these in a 285 fitment, any thoughts or opinions??

[Funkysi]

AndrewG runs these. He's very happy with them.

[Richie K]

Thanks Simon, I've been offered a pair of 285/30/18's for £130 delivered to my door:thumbup:

[Funkysi]

B.u.y t.h.e.m!!!!!!!

[Richie K]

B.u.y t.h.e.m!!!!!!!

 

Are they E rated though, tyres have to be E rated for them to pass our version of the MOT, I don't want to buy them and then find out that they won't pass an NCT

[dutchgold92]

Are they E rated though, tyres have to be E rated for them to pass our version of the MOT, I don't want to buy them and then find out that they won't pass an NCT

 

Online reviews (like this one) suggest they are, but if the ones you're buying came from a different market they could be approved but still missing the stamp. Probably best to ask.

 

Also, I'm still running two tyres without an E-mark and have an NCT. ;)

[Richie K]

Online reviews (like this one) suggest they are, but if the ones you're buying came from a different market they could be approved but still missing the stamp. Probably best to ask.

 

Also, I'm still running two tyres without an E-mark and have an NCT. ;)

 

Feck it so, at £130 (€179) for two 285/30/18's delivered to my door, it's a bargain!! Only problem is they don't do a 245/35/18 for the fronts, what would people recommend I do???

[Richie K]

The Hankook Ventus Sport k104 comes in 215/40/18, 235/40/18, 235/50/18, 255/45/18, 265/35/18 and 285/30/18, is there any of these that would be ok, i really wanted 245/35/18's. I could get the 245/35/18's in either a different brand or a different Hankpok pattern?

[Joely P]

AndrewG runs these. He's very happy with them.

 

I'm not sure how different the tyres within the range are but according to t.mogsy's recent thread, Andrew has the Hancock Ventus V12 Evo.

[Richie K]

I've just bought a matching pair of 245/35/18 Dunlop Sport Maxx with 6mm of thread for the fronts, £100 (€140) delivered:thumbup:. I still haven't decided about the Hankook K104's, it's a very good price for that size of tyre though.

[craig]

not tried that specific model, but had Hankooks on a few different cars now

in the dry they were great, and mileage was good, but i dont find them that good in the wet, and they always seem noisy on the road.

 

personally, i wouldnt consider them for a daily driver, but would use them for a weekend/summer car.

[Richie K]

not tried that specific model, but had Hankooks on a few different cars now

in the dry they were great, and mileage was good, but i dont find them that good in the wet, and they always seem noisy on the road.

 

personally, i wouldnt consider them for a daily driver, but would use them for a weekend/summer car.

 

Well that's it Craig, the car will only be on the road for the summer:thumbup1: Just waiting for them to get back to me:thumbup:

[RichardS]

The Hankook Ventus Sport k104 comes in 215/40/18, 235/40/18, 235/50/18, 255/45/18, 265/35/18 and 285/30/18, is there any of these that would be ok, i really wanted 245/35/18's. I could get the 245/35/18's in either a different brand or a different Hankpok pattern?

 

Those.....:wink:

 

Assuming you are still going for the Hankooks; they will most likely be the best match to the bargains you have already secured.

 

I have never tried the brand myself - and not 100% sure whether I would - but it appears they have upped their game in recent years; and become the OEM fitting for a lot of cars.

[Richie K]

After looking on Alan's (Bigmincey) link in another thread ...

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11

 

The Hankooks have a manufacture date of 40 05, ie. week 40 of 2005, these are brand new tyres but were made 10 years ago.. Is it worth my while buying them or should I pick up a part worn set of Bridgestones with 6mm of thread for the same money??

Edited December 20, 2015 by Richie K

[arthur]

I have 225/40 18s potenza Bridgestone front.

Nankang 265/35 18s ultra sports rear! All four new as old tyres were 10 years old!

[Richie K]

That's what I'm asking though, is it ok to put brand new tyres on my car even though they were produced 10 years ago??

[craig]

general advisory practice for tyres is replace at 5 years old, so 10 year old tyres are past their use by date.

 

but i know very few people who actually bother with that ;-)

 

as long as they have been stored indoors, they are probably fine, but the rubber may not be as pliable as new tyres

[Richie K]

Cheers Craig:thumbup1:

[Slick Pete.]

general advisory practice for tyres is replace at 5 years old, so 10 year old tyres are past their use by date.

 

but i know very few people who actually bother with that ;-)

as long as they have been ss, they are probably fine,stored indoor but the rubber may not be as pliable as new tyres

 

Agreed Craig.. they are probably fine or is that "might be fine" or possibly fine??

The time you might find out that they have no grip at all due to them being 10 years old is when you need to stop suddenly in a light summer shower cos a child/dog/horse/tractor etc appears suddendly in front of you.

 

 

brand new tyres on my car even though they were produced 10 years ago??

 

They are NOT brand new.

They are 10 years old. The fact that they havent been on a car doesnt alter their age.

Would you run a TT engine that had a cambelt fitted 10 years ago but not run since.

 

Nobody can make the decision for you and nobody can give the definitive answer . It is up to you as its your car/life at stake.

 

My opinion if you want it is I wouldnt fit them to my any of my cars even if they were free.

 

IMO its the old adage... "if t looks too good to be true then it probably is to good to be true."

[Richie K]

Thanks Pete, I've been running it around my head for the last couple of days and figure I'd be better off with newer premium brand part worn's (6-7mm's) than run old Budget brand tyres that are new. As someone already stated, " Hankook have really upped their game in the last few years", but what were they like ten years ago:whistling: At the end of the day, I need to get tyres for my new wheels in the next 4 weeks:scared: and I'd sooner run a set of good part worn Bridgestone's, Michelin, Continental's etc and buy new ones later on in the year when the car is actually up and running:yes:

Edited December 20, 2015 by Richie K

[Slick Pete.]

So thats great...

You have made a decision. And IMO the correct one.

If funds ATM dont allow for brand new Premium tyres the used versions will be a good compromise.

You could also look at some of the budget makes and see if you can find one with a good A or B wet rating.

Thats whats important for drivers like us on weekend cars... stopping/cornering in wet/damp conditions.

Dont worry about poor "noise" or "mileage" ratings. They are much less important in a 300ZX

[Slick Pete.]

Just out of interest ... how wide are the rear rims you are buying tyres for??

[Richie K]

Just out of interest ... how wide are the rear rims you are buying tyres for??

 

11"x18" :thumbup1:

[craig]

Agreed Craig.. they are probably fine or is that "might be fine" or possibly fine??

The time you might find out that they have no grip at all due to them being 10 years old is when you need to stop suddenly in a light summer shower cos a child/dog/horse/tractor etc appears suddendly in front of you.

 

My opinion if you want it is I wouldnt fit them to my any of my cars even if they were free.

 

Fair point Pete, and knowing that i myself would never buy and fit 10 year old tyres onto a car, i am surprised that i didnt answer as such. :(

I must have been on a different train of thought.

Although i have owned and driven cars with older tyres, i would never purposefully buy them.

On my motorbikes, i would never even consider a tyre more than 3 years old.

 

So thats great...

You have made a decision. And IMO the correct one.

 

Agreed.

[Richie K]

I think it was just the fact of new shiny black tyres that had me considering them, I never really buy stuff compulsively and like to research / get opinions, if it wasn't for Bigmincey's link I would never have thought about the age of them:innocent: