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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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My 88 Carrera has 225/50/16 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires on the rear wheels but one tire is now damaged beyond repair due to metal shards on the roadway.
The V12 Evo tires are now a thing of the past. Not made any more. No other Hankook summer tires are available until next spring! Any brand suggestions for tire replacement? The car is my DD and used for AX monthly.
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Take a look at www.tirerack.com for the Hancook Ventus R-S2 v2. Love them on my '88.
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 04:34 PM
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Thanks but that tire is not in stock at Tire Rack and not expected back until Spring 2016.
The R-S3 V2 would have been my first choice. Hankook doesnt do restocking well.

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I have Dunlop Direzza's on my 88. Will look for alternatives as this generation of the tire does not seem to be exactly the same dimension as the earlier Direzza's. They occasionally rub on the fender lips. I look forward to reading about what others recommend and wish you luck with your choice.
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I use Bridgestone SO2 - 225/50 x 16 on rear & 205/55 x 16 on front of my 89 with 7&8 rims, some opt for the wider 245/45 rear and 225/50 fronts ... Its a popular choice here in UK.
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I've used Yokohama Advan Neova AD08s on my '87 Carrera for several years and I've been very happy with them. In fact I just ordered a new set from Tirerack yesterday. They're on sale...
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Originally Posted by Strands50
My 88 Carrera has 225/50/16 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo tires on the rear wheels but one tire is now damaged beyond repair due to metal shards on the roadway.
The V12 Evo tires are now a thing of the past. Not made any more. No other Hankook summer tires are available until next spring! Any brand suggestions for tire replacement? The car is my DD and used for AX monthly.
I have Continentals at the moment. They're pretty good. I've always been a fan of Michelin too.
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Isn't there a BF Goodrich that autocross guys are raving about?....like it is currently on every winning car??

Looks like it doesn't come in our sizes.
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I have Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2's on the '88 Cab.
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I went with Conti Extreme Contact DWS. Price was about $108 per tire and rating for this tire were highest in the category. Thanks for the ideas.
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