GJN Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 All, My front tyres are shot. The rears are OK, and are Hankook Ventus Evo2. What's a decent front tyre that wont break the bank and will last a while? Currently, the fronts are Avon, and they seemed pretty noisy. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Not a fan of the Hankook? Lots of people run them and rave about them. Never ran them myself - I use Vredestein tyres but I wouldn't hesitate on the Ventus Evo2s.. I had Avon ZZ3's when I bought the car - HORRIBLE tyre.. So glad when I replaced them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJN Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 11 hours ago, momo said: Not a fan of the Hankook? Lots of people run them and rave about them. Never ran them myself - I use Vredestein tyres but I wouldn't hesitate on the Ventus Evo2s.. I had Avon ZZ3's when I bought the car - HORRIBLE tyre.. So glad when I replaced them No, as I said the fronts are Avon, and they are noisy. Good to know it's not just me that noticed! I've got Hankook EVO2 S1's on the rear, but the ones I've been quoted for the front are Ventus V12 Evo2, which have a completely different tread pattern. Are there any other Hankook types that would match? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Ah I get ya now.. Sorry. Can you get them online and get them fitted locally? https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s134p145884/Hankook_Tyres_Car_Hankook_K117_Ventus_S1_Evo_2_Hankook_K_117_-_225_40_R18_92Y_XL_FR_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB Much better to have a matching set if you can.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJN Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 10 hours ago, momo said: Ah I get ya now.. Sorry. Can you get them online and get them fitted locally? https://www.camskill.co.uk/m61b0s134p145884/Hankook_Tyres_Car_Hankook_K117_Ventus_S1_Evo_2_Hankook_K_117_-_225_40_R18_92Y_XL_FR_TL_Fuel_Eff_%3A_C_Wet_Grip%3A_B_NoiseClass%3A_2_Noise%3A_71dB Much better to have a matching set if you can.. Ah so you can still get them! My local tyre supplier couldn't find any. The idea was to take them with the wheels and let the re-furb company do them. Only issue then is where to dispose of the old ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I think the local recycling centres take them 1 or 2 at a time? Just go on separate occasions if need be.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJN Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, momo said: I think the local recycling centres take them 1 or 2 at a time? Just go on separate occasions if need be.. OK I think I'll get them online and get the re-furbers to fit them. Presumably they are left and right-handed tyres? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) The look asymmetric so can be fitted to either side. It's the directional ones you have to be careful of, but again they can be fitted to either side. Also double-check with your local council. I just discovered my council charge £8+VAT per tyre to take them at the local recycling centre. Try to get the refurb company to dispose of them. Edited June 26, 2020 by momo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJN Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 26/06/2020 at 15:00, momo said: The look asymmetric so can be fitted to either side. It's the directional ones you have to be careful of, but again they can be fitted to either side. Also double-check with your local council. I just discovered my council charge £8+VAT per tyre to take them at the local recycling centre. Try to get the refurb company to dispose of them. The re-furbers won't take them I already asked that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
