Big Easy Sharkster

anyone have a new or slightly used Hankook Ventus V12 Evo, 225/45 ZR17 94Y? I have a defective steel belt in one tire and apparently they don't make these anymore. Don't want to buy a new set of tires as the present ones a 2 yrs old and only 3k miles

Thanks

VegasGnome

Tire Rack (Ebay) has one for sale: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hankook-Vent...b05340&vxp=mtr.

Big Easy Sharkster

that's the evo 2, I have the 'evo'. slight difference in the thread pattern. Thanks for looking.

Fogey1

Bummer. Did you try calling Hankook?

Bilal928S4

If one tire is defective and they don't make it maybe they will give you a deal on 2 tires? Worth a try asking them what they recommend as it is a defective product.

Big Easy Sharkster

I'm working thru their dealers right now trying to find a tire. I started this inquiry near COB on Friday so most need this Monday to do their checks. Calling Hankook direct is a good idea and will pursue.

So if I don't find the 'Evo' and have to do the Evo 2, which has similar but not identical tread, am I asking for problems putting 2 new ones on the front end and leaving the old ones on the back end (I have 3k miles on them)?

MFranke

I always used to change out all 4 at a time, when refreshing tires, but then realized that was silly/waste and will now swap 2 at a time front set or rear set dependent on wear. I've not noticed any issues doing 2 at a time, running different models front/rear, but then I'm not on the track or anything either. I would avoid just changing one tire though, especially if a front tire.