Dunlop Star Specs vs Hankook Ventus V12's

samsamwu · 10-08-2010, 11:49 AM

this is not direct comparison but i was thinking of going from start specs to V12's, anyone here tried these 2 tires? I dont plan to go to track anytime soon so i was thinking that there wont be much noticed between these 2, is this true?

VMRWheels · 10-08-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by samsamwu

this is not direct comparison but i was thinking of going from start specs to V12's, anyone here tried these 2 tires? I dont plan to go to track anytime soon so i was thinking that there wont be much noticed between these 2, is this true?

For daily driving purposes, you wont notice a difference. Both are great quality tires in dry and wet. Z1 SS being a lot stickier during dry track conditions if you plan on doing any events in the future. Tread wear is lower on the Z1's.

-Charles@VMRWheels

Gary@TireRack · 10-11-2010, 07:43 AM

I also think you would notice that the Hankook V12 has a bit softer ride and quieter ride. That tires makes a bit more sense for a daily driver than the Z1 Star Spec for most drivers.

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subieworx · 10-11-2010, 07:18 PM

i daily drive on star specs in the summer and really like them. They allow the car to ride more comfortably than on the stock run flats. Likely a bit overkill for street driving though.

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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I also think you would notice that the Hankook V12 has a bit softer ride and quieter ride. That tires makes a bit more sense for a daily driver than the Z1 Star Spec for most drivers. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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subieworx Lieutenant 30 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 07 335 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	i daily drive on star specs in the summer and really like them. They allow the car to ride more comfortably than on the stock run flats. Likely a bit overkill for street driving though.
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