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[IkeaBoy]

For the second time in my first 3 months of ownership, my front tire bubbled up and damaged the sidewall. RFT's are not made for the NYC area.

Hankook Ventus V12's are on the way. What can I expect with this change? Better ride quality? Improved handling?

[IkeaBoy]

I just purchase a SLIME SmartSpair kit as well.

[IkeaBoy]

This might sound like a stupid question but I'm not sure on the rules for rft's.

If the stock tires are dismounted, can I re-use them? I would like to return my car to stock with these tires in the future. Is that possible?

[WhiteOne]

YES!

[Xin1120]

what sizes of Hankooks did you order? I was going to go with 225 and 255 but couldn't find any 255s on tirerack.

[WhiteOne]

TIRERACK has 255/35/18 V12's listed for $163.00.

[IkeaBoy]

Originally Posted by Xin1120

what sizes of Hankooks did you order? I was going to go with 225 and 255 but couldn't find any 255s on tirerack.

I just went with the stock 215 and 245 sizes. I'm planning on an aftermarket wheel set-up next summer. I'll play around with sizes at that time.

[IkeaBoy]

The first time I blew out a tire I took it to the dealer to get replaced. After $469 and a sore anus, I made a pact that I would change the run-flats completely if it ever happened again.

[bozola]

been there... done that... Twice... them be gone as soon as possible.

[3liter1]

Originally Posted by IkeaBoy

I just purchase a SLIME SmartSpair kit as well.

Just spoke to my tire guy who I trust, and he said not to use slime or fix a flat with the TPMS as it will damage the system

[IkeaBoy]

Originally Posted by AudiS4

Just spoke to my tire guy who I trust, and he said not to use slime or fix a flat with the TPMS as it will damage the system

I realized that right after I ordered. Order cancelled. Thanks for the heads up.

[IkeaBoy]

Just got my Hankook Ventus V12's installed. Pretty significant difference with regard to ride quality. It no longer feels like I'm driving on stone wheels when I drive over bumps. My 135i is now the perfect car.

[ILMOSTRO]

I swapped out the run flats for PS2's last week. What a difference just tires can make. Grip is there and the ride is much smoother. People that I didn't tell have commented as well.

Enjoy your tires bro.

[WhiteOne]

Can you tell us more about the V12s?
Are they quiet?

[Lionel Hutz]

Originally Posted by AudiS4

Just spoke to my tire guy who I trust, and he said not to use slime or fix a flat with the TPMS as it will damage the system

This may be true, but presumably you'd only use the goop in a situation where you couldn't refill the tire and limp home or rely on roadside assist. In short, you'd only use it in an emergency. A TPMS sensor is about $60. That's well worth sacrificing to get yourself out of an emergency situation.

[IkeaBoy]

Originally Posted by WhiteOne

Can you tell us more about the V12s?
Are they quiet?

Slight noise at speeds under 10 mph for the first week I had them on. The noise has since vanished.

I put on a total of 500 miles on the tires already. Highway and city driving. Grip is noticeably better. Tire noise has decreased significantly. I no longer wince when I hit a pothole. My daily commute consists of a 7 mile drive on some of the worst roads in NJ. Bumps and potholes made a mockery out of the rft's. The Hankook's completely changed my commute for the better.

[IkeaBoy]

Funny thing: I noticed a brand new Hankook Ventus V12 billboard in my direct line of sight. It's like an omen!