Generals or Hankooks?

gtabfknkdnme · 04-12-2011, 01:28 AM

I dont wanna drop too much money on tires and these are two of the more common choices (not just here with bmws, a lot of vw and audi guys go with these two brands...when tire stretching isnt concerned)

So, what are your guys's experience with the Exclaim UHPs and the V12 Evo K110s??

-handling: wet, dry, snow (yeah...i might run them in the snow)
-tread wear
-noise
-durability (potholes etc)
-anything else you deem necessary to include

I'm leaning toward the hankooks, theres just something about the generals i dont like. i had a set of wheels with them on and for some reason they didnt seem like they gripped too well at higher speeds in turns. (they were on for a very short time since i was rear ended soon after putting them on a previous car of mine)

Anyway, any input is appreciated guys!!

D335NUTZ · 04-12-2011, 05:42 AM

from what i hear lots of people prefer Hankook v12 evo for summer tires for their value and performance. Not too sure about their all season though.

Noah@CamberToe · 04-12-2011, 05:45 AM

dont EVER run a sumer tire in the winter bad bad bad.... ask boosted2perfection how the hankooks feel

madeinhongkong · 04-12-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nas335xi

dont EVER run a sumer tire in the winter bad bad bad.... ask boosted2perfection how the hankooks feel

Summer tire in the winter is def a bad idea.. Hankooks are great or the $. I just slapped on a set of 19"s on my HREs. I like em.

gtabfknkdnme · 04-12-2011, 01:41 PM

went with the hankooks, thanks guys

Infamous · 04-12-2011, 01:45 PM

I had both. I hate the generals all around. The hankook are better all around and are scary on ice / snow.

madeinhongkong · 04-12-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gtabfknkdnme

went with the hankooks, thanks guys

Good choice, just make sure you get a set of winters for the cold months.

The V12 is a great summer tire if your on a budget.

kamek · 04-12-2011, 03:54 PM

10000000000000000000000000% Hankook's!!

MyE92 · 04-12-2011, 04:15 PM

I would go with Hankooks, plus I think the General Exclaim are discontinued.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-12-2011, 04:20 PM

Not happy with the performance of my Hancraps for overall straight line traction.

In the turns they are a good performer.

Wont buy again though.

IMO both are not the best choices.... I would look into other options.

Krozi · 04-12-2011, 04:21 PM

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gtabfknkdnme 5 Star General 120 Rep 2,631 Posts Drives: E82, F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	Generals or Hankooks? I dont wanna drop too much money on tires and these are two of the more common choices (not just here with bmws, a lot of vw and audi guys go with these two brands...when tire stretching isnt concerned) So, what are your guys's experience with the Exclaim UHPs and the V12 Evo K110s?? -handling: wet, dry, snow (yeah...i might run them in the snow) -tread wear -noise -durability (potholes etc) -anything else you deem necessary to include I'm leaning toward the hankooks, theres just something about the generals i dont like. i had a set of wheels with them on and for some reason they didnt seem like they gripped too well at higher speeds in turns. (they were on for a very short time since i was rear ended soon after putting them on a previous car of mine) Anyway, any input is appreciated guys!!
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D335NUTZ The Blue Beast 142 Rep 5,665 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi in Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York iTrader: (8)	from what i hear lots of people prefer Hankook v12 evo for summer tires for their value and performance. Not too sure about their all season though. __________________ Cobb AP Stage 2+ \| BMS DCI \| UR Catless DP \| UR Chargepipe \| Tial BV 50mm \| BSH OCC \| ETS FMIC \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| KWv1 Coilovers \| Volk TE37 TC Kline Ed.
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Noah@CamberToe E90Post Supporting Vendor 25 Rep 697 Posts Drives: 2009 335 X Drive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: long island iTrader: (6)	dont EVER run a sumer tire in the winter bad bad bad.... ask boosted2perfection how the hankooks feel
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gtabfknkdnme 5 Star General 120 Rep 2,631 Posts Drives: E82, F30 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	went with the hankooks, thanks guys
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Infamous Secret Asian Man 80 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (6)	I had both. I hate the generals all around. The hankook are better all around and are scary on ice / snow.
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kamek Brigadier General 358 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [8.20]	10000000000000000000000000% Hankook's!!
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MyE92 El Presidente 278 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	I would go with Hankooks, plus I think the General Exclaim are discontinued.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Not happy with the performance of my Hancraps for overall straight line traction. In the turns they are a good performer. Wont buy again though. IMO both are not the best choices.... I would look into other options.
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