I need to get a set of new tires due to nails, but I was wondering if anyone has had some experience with V12s. I've ran on extremecontract DW and liked them. Tire size would be 245/45/18.

 

I have the V12 Evo's and love them. Had them on for a year, still going strong through all my spirited driving.

 

This is what they look like now, after about 15k miles.

 

 

245-45-18 will be taller than stock. Usually 245-40-18 is a closer choice

 

Not sure if this will help you much, but here's my tire size, and then what they look like sitting on the car, for reference.. Nevermind my dirt.. she needs a bath.

 

ahhh it's only the 245/45/18 that's for like $113 each on tire rack. the 245/40/18 are $146. They're having a special closeout

 

if i was to get a set for mine is would stretch the hell out of the tires lol good price tho!

 

I'll probably go to a local tire shop and check them out. Have you guys had any experience with Sumitomo P02?

 

I run this tire as well 245/40/18 and its been a good performer. I have no complaints. They are much more confident in the rain than the nitto's I had previously. I don't usually drive the car in the rain, but every now and then you get caught and I feel much more confident pushing these tires hard. They offer a decent ride and have a decent grip in the dry as well. Not the "best" in terms of dry performance, but if your looking for a tire that is pretty well rounded and with a decent trad life its not a bad choice.

 

I just bought a set at Mavis, same price as TireRack plus $100.00 mail in rebate. I hate rebates, but since I needed tires, might as well get theses, I read a lot of the TireRack reviews and it was what I was looking for.

 

Yes, these are great in the rain as well. Mine's my DD at the moment (DD is broken), and I have no issues with the water.

Think they've slipped once or twice on a wet road, which really was my own fault for being testy, and once or twice when it was like 20 degrees outside. Other than that, they've been amazing.

 

trying to do donuts? mmmm donuts....

im running Continentals Pro Contacts 265/40 on my 18x9.75" +20 rims there pretty nosiey and i feel like it doesnt grip as much as the Falken 452's i had i loved those. looking to get a new set when my 8 gets out here.

 

I had a set on '90 RX7, and agree with above.

 

I run a 275 set on mine and they are pretty damn good for what they are in my opinion.

 

Ive never tried V12's thought they were my 2nd best pick in the list.
Just couldn't afford them at the time so went with Falken Azenis fk453's they are the next best thing after the Michelin Pilot super sports the car came with :-)

I have even driven in light snow, freezing rain, and dry wet conditions with my falkens and they performed really well..

 

UPDATE: Bought the V12's at a local tire shop for $597 (originally $697, but Hankook offered a $100 rebate for a set). they felt a lot heavier when I left the shop, but that was because they were new. the grip is nice though. I was driving on the streets at night and went into a corner at 35 and no budging when I turned. I'll see how these work out. I do want to try PSS and RS 3's in the future.