Hankook Rs-3 tires, anyone else tried them? I really like them alot.

Spreadsheet · 04-24-2010, 09:32 PM

[Same as what I wrote in an autocross post, but thought might start a new post here for more folks to see.]

Has anyone else but me tried the new Hankook Rs-3 tires? They are AWESUM with tremendous grip and not a bad ride on the interstate. Recently took a 130 mile trip and would grade them about 10% noisier than stock, so really a non-issue for me. Maybe 10% stiffer, hard to decide a grade, so not that big a change.

I have a loop I take everyday on the way to work and IF I can get a clean run, used to take it at 50-55mph with the stock Contis and ride a drift all the way around. I do not have a clue as to how fast I can take the same loop with these tires. I popped in at 65+ the last night and it was rock solid. Having to re-calibrate my brain as this is a tight 25mph loop and attempting to hit it at 70+, which I believe these tires will handle, it messes with you at the turn in. Once you;re in the loop it's okay, just the enterance messes with me. I will get over it

Anyway, awesum tire and 245/40/18 and 265/35/18 fit just fine on the stock rims with zero rubbing. Car does have a little "head shake" over some roughness with the tires, but that's it. If you've cycled, not an issue, might be for someone who hasn't.

Take a chance and go for it.

Spreadsheet · 05-08-2010, 01:37 PM

Wow, 80 views of this thread and not a single comment. So do I take this as no one else but me has tried this new Hankook tire?

If so, you are really missing out on a great tire. Have about 1K miles on them and appreciate them more each day.

krnnerdboy · 05-08-2010, 07:33 PM

I've tried the rs2's and they were great so I'm sure these are an improvement

most likely my next tires...thanks for the review

mimsterzx7r · 05-08-2010, 07:51 PM

Are these tires more extreme than the Hankook Ventus V12s? I was thinking about picking up a set of V12s for my next set but I may have to look into the RS-3 as well.

Spreadsheet · 05-10-2010, 06:15 PM

Yes, much more extreme, basically a R compound tire for the street. Only 7/32nd of inch of tread vs. normal 11/32nd of inch for more new tires. Think of the V-12s as more of a high performance 4-season tire and the Rs-3s as an all out summer R performance tire.

I've been out once in a light rain and traction was very good. Will have to see how they cut through a heavier rain sometime.

digitalcassette · 05-13-2010, 11:54 AM

I'm picking up some Hankook V12s early next week. They had some great reviews online.

04-24-2010, 09:32 PM	#1
Spreadsheet Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Black 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (0)	Hankook Rs-3 tires, anyone else tried them? I really like them alot. [Same as what I wrote in an autocross post, but thought might start a new post here for more folks to see.] Has anyone else but me tried the new Hankook Rs-3 tires? They are AWESUM with tremendous grip and not a bad ride on the interstate. Recently took a 130 mile trip and would grade them about 10% noisier than stock, so really a non-issue for me. Maybe 10% stiffer, hard to decide a grade, so not that big a change. I have a loop I take everyday on the way to work and IF I can get a clean run, used to take it at 50-55mph with the stock Contis and ride a drift all the way around. I do not have a clue as to how fast I can take the same loop with these tires. I popped in at 65+ the last night and it was rock solid. Having to re-calibrate my brain as this is a tight 25mph loop and attempting to hit it at 70+, which I believe these tires will handle, it messes with you at the turn in. Once you;re in the loop it's okay, just the enterance messes with me. I will get over it Anyway, awesum tire and 245/40/18 and 265/35/18 fit just fine on the stock rims with zero rubbing. Car does have a little "head shake" over some roughness with the tires, but that's it. If you've cycled, not an issue, might be for someone who hasn't. Take a chance and go for it.
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Spreadsheet Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Black 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (0)	Wow, 80 views of this thread and not a single comment. So do I take this as no one else but me has tried this new Hankook tire? If so, you are really missing out on a great tire. Have about 1K miles on them and appreciate them more each day.
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krnnerdboy Colonel 190 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (10)	I've tried the rs2's and they were great so I'm sure these are an improvement most likely my next tires...thanks for the review __________________ F80 m3, 997 gt3, 14 ram ctd, f15 x5, drz400sm Gone:z4m, boss 302, c6 z06, m6,z3m
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mimsterzx7r Private First Class 5 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 07 M Roadster, 03 Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Are these tires more extreme than the Hankook Ventus V12s? I was thinking about picking up a set of V12s for my next set but I may have to look into the RS-3 as well. __________________ ZHP knob/Zeckhausen CDV/ESS Tune/More to come
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Spreadsheet Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Black 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (0)	Yes, much more extreme, basically a R compound tire for the street. Only 7/32nd of inch of tread vs. normal 11/32nd of inch for more new tires. Think of the V-12s as more of a high performance 4-season tire and the Rs-3s as an all out summer R performance tire. I've been out once in a light rain and traction was very good. Will have to see how they cut through a heavier rain sometime.
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05-13-2010, 11:54 AM	#6
digitalcassette New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I'm picking up some Hankook V12s early next week. They had some great reviews online.
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