Kumho Ecsta SPT vs Hankook Ventus V12

[Zhihao]

Hi guys...

 

i'm considering between the Kumho KU31 and v12.

both reviews looks great (with v12 topping and kumho still within top ranks) but the kumho is really cheap...

 

for 195/55/15 kumho ranges between 80-90 bucks and v12 is about $104...

 

any advice which i should go for?

 

thks

 

 

 

[Limiter]

IMO choose other types of tyre. Both sucks in wet grip.

[Domh]

Hmmmm Hankook V12 sucks in the wet????

 

Well i've tried v12 before and i find it quite good be it wet or dry, plus it's quiet. Only thing i didn't like is the softer sidewall.

[Deividz]

IMO choose other types of tyre. Both sucks in wet grip.

 

http://www.tyretest.com/pkw_sommerreifen/k...ku31/index.html

 

KU31 wet grip is IMHO is good. I think the main problem is the tyre wears out very fast. IMHO, not safe to use it more than 30k.

 

[Maroon5]

for this price range, i will gladly take the KU...but i thk its becos it is made in VN while the other is Korea.

[Sturtles]

Just wondering if you have tried both tires. Its cheap for its comfort and relative grip

[Maroon5]

Just wondering if you have tried both tires. Its cheap for its comfort and relative grip

 

no bro..i hvnt tried both...jus saying if its me making the decision now, i wld take the KU as reviews have been quite good so far..

hope i hvnt confused anyone..

[Snl2601]

Hankook u can try rs2.

[Zhihao]

hmm... i'm surprised...

 

cause based on the reviews i see (eg: auto bild) v12 performs exceptionally well... in fact very good in wet.

[Speedz76]

v12 is now available in 15"?

[Zhihao]

hmm... this is bad then... 30k is not a lot...

i can clock 30k in less than 1.5yrs

[Zhihao]

oh... probably i'll ask where the KU31 is made in then...

 

i thought default shld be korea... better be sure... thks.

[Zhihao]

oh... thnx for intro anyway, but think i'll either stick to v12 or ku31... lazy to add in one more into my selection list

[Zhihao]

yes sir... got a price for it

[Sturtles]

Hi Bro,

 

I am using the V12 now, on 225 width.

 

Amazingly, there is no increase in noise below 100kph, but have not tried above that yet

 

wet and dry drip is better than stock tire, and comfort is even better than stock.

 

Road feel is like stock, which is not very good, but how many can tell the difference.

 

What tires are you on currently?

[Limiter]

One man's man is another man's poison. For me i dun scrimp on tyres n brakes as they are e most critical safety aspect. I only consider among UHP tyre. For excellent dry grip and good wet grip, i suggest T1R or Revspec RS-02.

[Hamburger]

IMO choose other types of tyre. Both sucks in wet grip.

u tried them b4?? Or did u break their traction b4 in e wet???i really doubt ur opinions......

[Zhihao]

hmmm...

 

this is from auto blid... should be reputable...

 

maybe this will change ur opinion

ventus_V12.pdf