Which is better - Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta or Hankook Ventus V12 Evos?

TXM32B · 03-05-2010, 08:58 AM

Which tire is the better buy considering performance, ride comfort, noise level, and tread life for street use only between the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and Hankook Ventus V12 Evos?

King Tut · 03-08-2010, 04:00 PM

I don't think anyone can really answer that question. I doubt anyone has actually run both tires on the same car to tell you. I haven't seen a test that compared the two. Tire Rack runs alot of tire comparisons, and I have seen some magazines do them from time to time. I think both tires are great low cost options. Just pick one. Remember tread wear ratings are only comparable when comparing 2 tires from the same manufacturer.

e90-4aj · 03-09-2010, 09:15 PM

can anyone else chime in?? I am torn between which one to go with

MrHarris · 03-09-2010, 09:27 PM

Which ones cheaper?

e90-4aj · 03-09-2010, 09:37 PM

hankook's are less expensive

CarbonFiberKreations · 03-09-2010, 10:59 PM

Hankooks , do last longer , but then again like King Tut said , dont think anyone has driven on both tires to give out some results , If it was me... Hankook. GL

isugoo · 03-10-2010, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarbonFiberKreations

Hankooks , do last longer , but then again like King Tut said , dont think anyone has driven on both tires to give out some results , If it was me... Hankook. GL

+1
If it's me, I'm going with Hankook just because I can get it easier from Tirerack if I need a replacement asap (like hitting a pot hole etc.).

TXM32B · 03-10-2010, 08:07 AM

I wasn't necessarily looking for a comparison by one person, but I thought if we got enough feedback (experience) from people that owned at least one of the tire brands, we could have enough information to compare.

Does anyone now the tire wear rating for the Vreds? The Hankooks have a wear rating of 280 AA A.

King Tut · 03-10-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Remember tread wear ratings are only comparable when comparing 2 tires from the same manufacturer.

Did you read my post? YOU CAN'T COMPARE TREAD RATINGS AMONGST DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS. The tread rating of the Vreds and the Hankooks can not be compared.

TXM32B · 03-10-2010, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

Did you read my post? YOU CAN'T COMPARE TREAD RATINGS AMONGST DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS. The tread rating of the Vreds and the Hankooks can not be compared.

I understand that. I just want to know what the tread rating is for the Vreds for my knowledge.

Paddy · 03-10-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXM32B

I understand that. I just want to know what the tread rating is for the Vreds for my knowledge.

280 for the ultrac sessantas

TXM32B · 03-10-2010, 01:44 PM

Thanks Paddy!

e90-4aj · 03-10-2010, 06:17 PM

anyone else have feedback???

ChronoJ1 · 03-10-2010, 08:41 PM

I never had any experience with Vredestein, but I am absolutely satisfied with Hankooks... Great handling, decent grip, and awesome price. The biggest plus for me was how quiet it is.

e90-4aj · 03-13-2010, 01:18 PM

anyone else??

jml · 03-13-2010, 01:33 PM

I have the V12s on right now and I can't wait to get them off, they are mediocre at best - lots of discussion if you search. If you are looking for the absolute cheapest tire to put on your 70K car, these are the ticket. I don't plan to make the same mistake again (listening to Car&Driver who said they were better than PS2s).

isugoo · 03-13-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jml

I have the V12s on right now and I can't wait to get them off, they are mediocre at best - lots of discussion if you search. If you are looking for the absolute cheapest tire to put on your 70K car, these are the ticket. I don't plan to make the same mistake again (listening to Car&Driver who said they were better than PS2s).

If you have enough treads left, I'll buy your set. I want to try out myself.

sc_tr0jan_m3 · 03-15-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jml

I have the V12s on right now and I can't wait to get them off, they are mediocre at best - lots of discussion if you search. If you are looking for the absolute cheapest tire to put on your 70K car, these are the ticket. I don't plan to make the same mistake again (listening to Car&Driver who said they were better than PS2s).

can u be more specific about what u didnt like?

jml · 03-15-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc_tr0jan_m3

can u be more specific about what u didnt like?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=v12

e90-4aj · 03-19-2010, 10:34 PM

anyone else??

MrHarris · 03-20-2010, 05:47 AM

I'd go with the Hankooks because they are more widely available.

aus · 03-20-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

+1
If it's me, I'm going with Hankook just because I can get it easier from Tirerack if I need a replacement asap (like hitting a pot hole etc.).

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

I'd go with the Hankooks because they are more widely available.

Both you guys can get Vreds local. One of the sponsors in SD is selling them and Performance Plus and a place in Stanton has them.

03-05-2010, 08:58 AM	#1
TXM32B Private First Class 36 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Which is better - Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta or Hankook Ventus V12 Evos? Which tire is the better buy considering performance, ride comfort, noise level, and tread life for street use only between the Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and Hankook Ventus V12 Evos?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-08-2010, 04:00 PM	#2
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer 82 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL iTrader: (2)	I don't think anyone can really answer that question. I doubt anyone has actually run both tires on the same car to tell you. I haven't seen a test that compared the two. Tire Rack runs alot of tire comparisons, and I have seen some magazines do them from time to time. I think both tires are great low cost options. Just pick one. Remember tread wear ratings are only comparable when comparing 2 tires from the same manufacturer. __________________ King Tut 2012 BMW M3 Individual: Sold lsb.ridedomain.com 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30: spece30.ridedomain.com 2009 BMW M3 Coupe: Sold e92.ridedomain.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-09-2010, 09:15 PM	#3
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	can anyone else chime in?? I am torn between which one to go with
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-09-2010, 09:27 PM	#4
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Which ones cheaper? __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-09-2010, 09:37 PM	#5
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	hankook's are less expensive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-09-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
CarbonFiberKreations Lieutenant 29 Rep 469 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	Hankooks , do last longer , but then again like King Tut said , dont think anyone has driven on both tires to give out some results , If it was me... Hankook. GL
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-10-2010, 08:07 AM	#8
TXM32B Private First Class 36 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I wasn't necessarily looking for a comparison by one person, but I thought if we got enough feedback (experience) from people that owned at least one of the tire brands, we could have enough information to compare. Does anyone now the tire wear rating for the Vreds? The Hankooks have a wear rating of 280 AA A.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-10-2010, 01:44 PM	#12
TXM32B Private First Class 36 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks Paddy!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-10-2010, 06:17 PM	#13
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	anyone else have feedback???
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-10-2010, 08:41 PM	#14
ChronoJ1 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 212 Posts Drives: Euro Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I never had any experience with Vredestein, but I am absolutely satisfied with Hankooks... Great handling, decent grip, and awesome price. The biggest plus for me was how quiet it is.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-13-2010, 01:18 PM	#15
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	anyone else??
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-13-2010, 01:33 PM	#16
jml Major 128 Rep 1,144 Posts Drives: X5M, GT3RS, GT4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	I have the V12s on right now and I can't wait to get them off, they are mediocre at best - lots of discussion if you search. If you are looking for the absolute cheapest tire to put on your 70K car, these are the ticket. I don't plan to make the same mistake again (listening to Car&Driver who said they were better than PS2s).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2010, 10:34 PM	#20
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	anyone else??
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-20-2010, 05:47 AM	#21
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	I'd go with the Hankooks because they are more widely available. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
	Appreciate 0 Quote