Hankook RS3

Discussion in 'General Subaru Discussion' started by 1_sic_rex, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. 1_sic_rex
    Offline

    1_sic_rex Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    123
    Hey guys! I have been getting alot of calls for the 225/45/17 RS 3s. They are on back-order 30-60 days. If you have an alternate size you would like to check just let me know. Most 18 sizes are available. Just trying to clear things up as I have had several calls from the subaru community. I am still trying to find someone that may have some in stock. I will update with any new info as soon as I know.
     
    1_sic_rex, Apr 2, 2012
    #1
  2. TMF
    Offline

    TMF Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    1,550
    Trophy Points:
    248
    ^^you must be at discount tire in rochester?...cuz I just talked to you yesterday. Thanks for the update though, seems the 17's are backordered everywhere.
     
    TMF, Apr 3, 2012
    #2
  3. SkeetsWisconny
    Offline

    SkeetsWisconny Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    40
    Trophy Points:
    213
    I went with the Hankook evo v12's due to the better hyrdroplaining and wet traction performance in addition to reported comfort ratings for my DD. I see they are very closely priced via tirerack.com.

    Any input on how they compare?
     
    SkeetsWisconny, Apr 4, 2012
    #3
  4. Starkall
    Offline

    Starkall Active Member

    Likes Received:
    118
    Trophy Points:
    53
    I like the Kumho XS but they wear rather fast being they have a 180 tread wear rating.
     
    Starkall, Apr 4, 2012
    #4
  5. ychanus
    Offline

    ychanus Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    193
    Rs3 has 140 tread wear rating.
     
    ychanus, Apr 13, 2012
    #5
    1_sic_rex likes this.
  6. idget
    Offline

    idget Want to pokéman? PM ShortytheFirefighter Staff Member

    Likes Received:
    4,334
    Trophy Points:
    398

    But you can't exactly directly compare Hankook treadwear rating to Kumho, right?

     
    idget, Apr 13, 2012
    #6
    1_sic_rex likes this.
  7. blackozone
    Offline

    blackozone Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    1,017
    Trophy Points:
    348
    No, you can't. Each tire maker makes up their own rules on what a TW Rating means to them since there's no standard to calibrate them all with one another. A 180 TW to Kumho is not 180 TW to Hankook is not 180 TW to General. However, they usually help in identifying what each tire is designed to do.
     
    blackozone, Apr 13, 2012
    #7
  8. sjwelna
    Offline

    sjwelna Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    103
    Guess it's a good thing I decided to go with the star specs! :D Thanks again Brad.

    -Steve
     
    sjwelna, Apr 13, 2012
    #8
    1_sic_rex likes this.
  9. 1_sic_rex
    Offline

    1_sic_rex Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    123
    I have had the pleasure of driving on both XS and RS3 at ride and drives. Allthough the XS is a great tire, the Hankook RS3, is hands down a stickier tire.(cheaper as well) As for a comparison to the V12... thats like comparing race gas to 87 unleaded. (apples and oranges) V12 is more of a daily driveable street tire with a little edge for spirited driving. RS3 belongs on the track, designed for nothing but auto x and track days.
     
    1_sic_rex, Apr 14, 2012
    #9
  10. 1_sic_rex
    Offline

    1_sic_rex Well-Known Member

    Likes Received:
    24
    Trophy Points:
    123
    Star spec is always a great choice. Not quite as sticky as the RS3 but a bad ass tire for DD and track days. Also great in the rain (as far as track style tires go)
     
    1_sic_rex, Apr 14, 2012
    #10