Tirerack is closing out on Hankook RS3's again...

tlp · 03-17-2014, 10:28 PM

Some of you may have gotten in on the deal last year when they had some old 2009 UTQG 140 stock to move out. Now there is another closeout going on to make room for what TR is calling the "Version 2".

Here's what I can confirm on the Hankook R-S3 as of today. The tread pattern and sidewall of the tire will remain the same, only the compound is being revised for improved wet and low temp traction. We (Tire Rack) will identify the tire as R-S3 Version 2. Since the sidewall and tire label will not change, the key identifier will be the four digit build date on the sidewall of the tire. Any R-S3's produced in 2014 (XX14) are Version 2 tires with the enhanced compound.

275/35ZR18 UTQG: 200 @ $205 each
285/35ZR18 UTQG: 140 @ $219 each

With some competition rules now requiring higher UTQG Treadwear ratings, Hankook decided it was time to officially change the Ventus R-S3 Z222 line’s rating to accurately reflect its capabilities.

Since 140- and 200-Treadwear rated tires are available*, both currently appear on NHTSA’s safercar.gov website for the Ventus R-S3 Z222 line.

No changes were made to tire compound or construction, so all Ventus R-S3 Z222 tire sizes continue to use the same by-size Hankook S-Code (part number). Both 140- and 200-Treadwear-rated tires are compatible with each other when put into service as singles, pairs or in combination.

USCTrojanMan29 · 03-17-2014, 11:42 PM

No 325/30/18 and/or 335/30/18, no care!

tlp · 03-18-2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

No 325/30/18 and/or 335/30/18, no care!

Boo for you. Newsflash...this is a M3 board. Those sizes mean nothing to us

mkPOTO · 03-18-2014, 12:19 PM

awesome placing order now!

knolow · 03-18-2014, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

Some of you may have gotten in on the deal last year when they had some old 2009 UTQG 140 stock to move out. Now there is another closeout going on to make room for what TR is calling the "Version 2".

Here's what I can confirm on the Hankook R-S3 as of today. The tread pattern and sidewall of the tire will remain the same, only the compound is being revised for improved wet and low temp traction. We (Tire Rack) will identify the tire as R-S3 Version 2. Since the sidewall and tire label will not change, the key identifier will be the four digit build date on the sidewall of the tire. Any R-S3's produced in 2014 (XX14) are Version 2 tires with the enhanced compound.

275/35ZR18 UTQG: 200 @ $205 each
285/35ZR18 UTQG: 140 @ $219 each

With some competition rules now requiring higher UTQG Treadwear ratings, Hankook decided it was time to officially change the Ventus R-S3 Z222 line’s rating to accurately reflect its capabilities.

Since 140- and 200-Treadwear rated tires are available*, both currently appear on NHTSA’s safercar.gov website for the Ventus R-S3 Z222 line.

No changes were made to tire compound or construction, so all Ventus R-S3 Z222 tire sizes continue to use the same by-size Hankook S-Code (part number). Both 140- and 200-Treadwear-rated tires are compatible with each other when put into service as singles, pairs or in combination.

Dumb question when does this expire?

bigjae1976 · 03-18-2014, 09:27 PM

I guess the good news is they can't make the wet and cold traction any worse...

But interesting news. These have been around since 2009 unchanged! Yes, the UTOQ changed but that did not result in any meaningful change to the tire.

tlp · 03-18-2014, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knolow

Dumb question when does this expire?

I would guess that it would expire when they run out of stock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I guess the good news is they can't make the wet and cold traction any worse...

But interesting news. These have been around since 2009 unchanged! Yes, the UTOQ changed but that did not result in any meaningful change to the tire.

I purchased a set. I will report on the mfg date when mine arrive. I could really care less overall. They will perform in the same capacity for me whether they are built in 2009 or 2013. I'm not at the stage where I schlep extra wheels to the track. I have two sets of track wheels now. RS3's for tracks that are far away and NT01's for close/local tracks.

aus · 03-18-2014, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the post. $18.50/tire shipping for me.
I'll call around to see if local tires shops are able to get them cheap too.

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

I would guess that it would expire when they run out of stock.

I purchased a set. I will report on the mfg date when mine arrive. I could really care less overall. They will perform in the same capacity for me whether they are built in 2009 or 2013. I'm not at the stage where I schlep extra wheels to the track. I have two sets of track wheels now. RS3's for tracks that are far away and NT01's for close/local tracks.

Didn't you just buy some NT01's too???

.

tlp · 03-18-2014, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Thanks for the post. $18.50/tire shipping for me.
I'll call around to see if local tires shops are able to get them cheap too.

.

$18.50 and no Tax

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Didn't you just buy some NT01's too???

.

Need to feed the track bug...

Triple M · 03-19-2014, 10:48 AM

Niiice. Just had a nightmare trying to get the 265/35/18. Discount tire said only 6 available in the CPU try last week. They had to re-direct the shipment out of GA to Austin so I can slap them on before COTA. He also admitted they ordered mine from Tirerack

looks like I'll be stocking up on these. Hopefully the 275/18 will fit upfront. Thanks for the info tlp

tlp · 03-19-2014, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple M

Niiice. Just had a nightmare trying to get the 265/35/18. Discount tire said only 6 available in the CPU try last week. They had to re-direct the shipment out of GA to Austin so I can slap them on before COTA. He also admitted they ordered mine from Tirerack

looks like I'll be stocking up on these. Hopefully the 275/18 will fit upfront. Thanks for the info tlp

COTA

Jealous.

I'm moving from 265 RS3's upfront to 275. I don't anticipate any issues.

You going to Chuckwalla this month with the CCA?

tlp · 03-19-2014, 11:52 AM

My Tires Just arrived.

Fronts 275 MFG Date 3713 (Week 37 2013) UTQG: 200
Rears 285 MFG Date 1212 (Week 12 2012) UTQG: 140

Update:

A buddy of mine ordered the same tires and received his today as well. Exact same MFG dates and UTQG specs as above.

USCTrojanMan29 · 03-19-2014, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlp

My Tires Just arrived.

Fronts 275 MFG Date 3713 (Week 37 2013) UTQG: 200
Rears 285 MFG Date 1212 (Week 12 2012) UTQG: 140

Different treadwear ratings for the 275 vs 285?

tlp · 03-19-2014, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

Different treadwear ratings for the 275 vs 285?

The compounds are identical and both tires have the same effective treadwear ratings. Hankook changed the label to be 200 sometime in 2013. My current 265/285 combo are labeled 200/140 as well. Nothing to be concerned about.

aus · 03-19-2014, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple M

Niiice. Just had a nightmare trying to get the 265/35/18. Discount tire said only 6 available in the CPU try last week. They had to re-direct the shipment out of GA to Austin so I can slap them on before COTA. He also admitted they ordered mine from Tirerack

looks like I'll be stocking up on these. Hopefully the 275/18 will fit upfront. Thanks for the info tlp

COTA in the Orange Monster?
Post pics!!

.

quicktwinturbo · 03-19-2014, 04:28 PM

Is RS3 a lot stickier than PSS but not a good daily as PSS?

tlp · 03-19-2014, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quicktwinturbo

Is RS3 a lot stickier than PSS but not a good daily as PSS?

RS3 is similar to a Pilot Sport Cup tire. Fine on the street as long as it is not cold or wet. I use RS3's primary for track events and commuting to track events. I would not all season DD this tire.

FormulaMMM · 03-19-2014, 05:14 PM

Shit... I should probably get a set. Now where to store so that the wife doesn't notice

Z K · 03-19-2014, 05:58 PM

I don't like the RS3 as much as the AD08. RS3 is really noisy for street driving yet doesn't possess the grip of a R-compound and only marginally more grip than the AD08. It also has softer sidewalls than the AD08. Overall AD08 is a better street/track tire than the RS3.

But then the RS3 is cheaper than the AD08 so I guess it has that going for it.

slicer · 03-19-2014, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

I don't like the RS3 as much as the AD08. RS3 is really noisy for street driving yet doesn't possess the grip of a R-compound and only marginally more grip than the AD08. It also has softer sidewalls than the AD08. Overall AD08 is a better street/track tire than the RS3.

But then the RS3 is cheaper than the AD08 so I guess it has that going for it.

And it comes in better 18" M3 sizes... I love the AD08 but don't like the idea of running a 265/35/18 paired with a 295/30/18. Problem 1 is a 30mm stagger, 2 is a 1" too small of a diameter rear tire (295/30/19 is a better match to the OEM diameter).

Z K · 03-19-2014, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

And it comes in better 18" M3 sizes... I love the AD08 but don't like the idea of running a 265/35/18 paired with a 295/30/18. Problem 1 is a 30mm stagger, 2 is a 1" too small of a diameter rear tire (295/30/19 is a better match to the OEM diameter).

I haven't really looked at sizes, just the tires themselves. Both are available in OEM sizes for me.

bigjae1976 · 03-19-2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quicktwinturbo

Is RS3 a lot stickier than PSS but not a good daily as PSS?

Nope. RS3 Is really good at one thing...dry grip. Its ok in the cold, ok in the wet as long as you have good tread. Cold and wet is terrible (sub 50's and rain).

They are noisy. They reduce fuel economy. They will wear quickly on the street.

PSS is a superior tire to the RS3...except for dry grip.

03-17-2014, 10:28 PM	#1
tlp Colonel 302 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas/SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List SOLD 2011 BMW e92 M3 [9.10]	Tirerack is closing out on Hankook RS3's again... Some of you may have gotten in on the deal last year when they had some old 2009 UTQG 140 stock to move out. Now there is another closeout going on to make room for what TR is calling the "Version 2". Here's what I can confirm on the Hankook R-S3 as of today. The tread pattern and sidewall of the tire will remain the same, only the compound is being revised for improved wet and low temp traction. We (Tire Rack) will identify the tire as R-S3 Version 2. Since the sidewall and tire label will not change, the key identifier will be the four digit build date on the sidewall of the tire. Any R-S3's produced in 2014 (XX14) are Version 2 tires with the enhanced compound. 275/35ZR18 UTQG: 200 @ $205 each 285/35ZR18 UTQG: 140 @ $219 each With some competition rules now requiring higher UTQG Treadwear ratings, Hankook decided it was time to officially change the Ventus R-S3 Z222 line’s rating to accurately reflect its capabilities. Since 140- and 200-Treadwear rated tires are available, both currently appear on NHTSA’s safercar.gov website for the Ventus R-S3 Z222 line. No changes were made to tire compound or construction, so all Ventus R-S3 Z222 tire sizes continue to use the same by-size Hankook S-Code (part number). Both 140- and 200-Treadwear-rated tires are compatible with each other when put into service as singles, pairs or in combination. __________________ 991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3* SG/FR ZCP\|ZCV\|ZP2\|2MK\|494\|415\|6NR\|752 Last edited by tlp; 03-18-2014 at 11:00 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-17-2014, 11:42 PM	#2
USCTrojanMan29 Captain 47 Rep 898 Posts Drives: Purple People Eater Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Around iTrader: (2)	No 325/30/18 and/or 335/30/18, no care!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-18-2014, 12:19 PM	#4
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello 718 Rep 16,661 Posts Drives: BMW M3 \| X5 xdrive 35i MSport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (25) Garage List 2002 Lexus GS300 [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [5.58]	awesome placing order now!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-18-2014, 09:27 PM	#6
bigjae1976 Major General 2013 Rep 8,248 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [6.33] 2011 BMW E90 M3 [6.83] 2013 BMW 328i [6.67]	I guess the good news is they can't make the wet and cold traction any worse... But interesting news. These have been around since 2009 unchanged! Yes, the UTOQ changed but that did not result in any meaningful change to the tire. __________________ 2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red 2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue 2004 E46 M3 Imola Red 2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2014, 10:48 AM	#10
Triple M Doc Rebel! 31 Rep 324 Posts Drives: Fire Orange M3, X5M, Blk 135 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Vegas Baby! iTrader: (0)	Niiice. Just had a nightmare trying to get the 265/35/18. Discount tire said only 6 available in the CPU try last week. They had to re-direct the shipment out of GA to Austin so I can slap them on before COTA. He also admitted they ordered mine from Tirerack looks like I'll be stocking up on these. Hopefully the 275/18 will fit upfront. Thanks for the info tlp
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2014, 11:52 AM	#12
tlp Colonel 302 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, Sold:'11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas/SoCal iTrader: (6) Garage List SOLD 2011 BMW e92 M3 [9.10]	My Tires Just arrived. Fronts 275 MFG Date 3713 (Week 37 2013) UTQG: 200 Rears 285 MFG Date 1212 (Week 12 2012) UTQG: 140 Update: A buddy of mine ordered the same tires and received his today as well. Exact same MFG dates and UTQG specs as above. __________________ 991 GT3, Sold: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR ZCP\|ZCV\|ZP2\|2MK\|494\|415\|6NR\|752 Last edited by tlp; 03-19-2014 at 05:44 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2014, 04:28 PM	#16
quicktwinturbo Lieutenant 42 Rep 547 Posts Drives: Limited Ed Toyota Camry Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL, AL, ATL, SC iTrader: (2)	Is RS3 a lot stickier than PSS but not a good daily as PSS?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2014, 05:14 PM	#18
FormulaMMM Brigadier General 3492 Rep 3,422 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (2)	Shit... I should probably get a set. Now where to store so that the wife doesn't notice __________________ M4 GTS, GT3, C63 S \| E90 M3s, E39 M5
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-19-2014, 05:58 PM	#19
Z K Major General 1984 Rep 5,565 Posts Drives: G20 M340i, S15 Silvia Spec R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I don't like the RS3 as much as the AD08. RS3 is really noisy for street driving yet doesn't possess the grip of a R-compound and only marginally more grip than the AD08. It also has softer sidewalls than the AD08. Overall AD08 is a better street/track tire than the RS3. But then the RS3 is cheaper than the AD08 so I guess it has that going for it. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
	Appreciate 0 Quote