Got AD-07s :D

Nikhilb2008 · 28th February 2009, 00:20

They suck in the wet? Everywhere I read, they talk abt these tyres being one of the best in wet conditions. I had a very small experience with wet conditions and these were superb. I dont want to say more until I get to properly test them on truly wet roads.

mclaren1885 also mentioned that these tyres are fantastic in the wet.

nitrous · 28th February 2009, 01:04

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Originally Posted by laalpari

How much can a supercar do on a sharp turn. ( not a 90 degree but something like 60-70 degree turn?

That is where you will know why supercars cost so much and still have waiting lists.

@Binz: Neovas suck in the wet? Probably, your tyres are so worn out that they're not able to expel water.

v1p3r · 28th February 2009, 01:32

They suck when they hit standing water, that's a known fact. They're often not as great in the aquaplaning tests as competition. That's because of the large contact patches.

Nikhilb2008 · 28th February 2009, 01:36

Ok. Then what about normal wet weather? In the sense really wet roads, but not much of standing water?

v1p3r · 28th February 2009, 02:02

They're ok. PP2s are better, though.

Neovas aren't as deeply treaded as some other tyres, say S.drives. This obviously leads to worse wet-weather performance.

binz · 28th February 2009, 11:47

Jeez v1p3r you know i meant the aquaplaning part. Yourself rahul and me have all experienced it.

Nitrous,yeah mine are pretty bad ..

anantnehru · 28th February 2009, 14:55

Hi guys,
After reading the report on the AD07s, I'm pretty tempted to buy them for my car as well. Only thing is, I will need to get 215-55-R16s, so I'm guessing that would cost alot more than the ones that are being talked about here.
I also found out that Goodyear F1 Eagles in that particular size are 5.2k; and Hankooks with the V-Tread pattern are for 5.3k each with a 1 year (or 3 year - I've forgotten) warranty. So I'm like really confused.
Advice please? Thanks!

v1p3r · 28th February 2009, 20:15

Not worth it, Anant. Stick to S.drives. If the Hankooks look like this, then go for them, or stick to the S.drives.

Nikhilb2008 · 28th February 2009, 21:21

Those Hankooks look so much like the Neovas!

reignofchaos · 1st March 2009, 00:07

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

They're ok. PP2s are better, though.

Neovas aren't as deeply treaded as some other tyres, say S.drives. This obviously leads to worse wet-weather performance.

PP2s aquaplane quite badly as well. Have faced it personally quite a few times. Used to it now

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anantnehru · 1st March 2009, 02:13

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Not worth it, Anant. Stick to S.drives. If the Hankooks look like this, then go for them, or stick to the S.drives.

Cool picture! Will do. But he said that they were V tread so dont know if they are like these or not. But wont S.Drives in the size that I need (215/55/16) be more than say Rs.5-5.5k per tyre?
Thanks alot though!

bottle · 1st March 2009, 03:28

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

PP2s aquaplane quite badly as well. Have faced it personally quite a few times. Used to it now

.

stop using junk tyres , you need XM1

kpzen · 1st March 2009, 09:07

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Originally Posted by anantnehru

Cool picture! Will do. But he said that they were V tread so dont know if they are like these or not. But wont S.Drives in the size that I need (215/55/16) be more than say Rs.5-5.5k per tyre?
Thanks alot though!

S drives in that size would be 7k plus.

anantnehru · 1st March 2009, 11:18

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Originally Posted by kpzen

S drives in that size would be 7k plus.

Ouch. That puts dampner on things. Oh well, back to choosing between Hankooks and Goodyears..

Nikhilb2008 · 1st March 2009, 11:26

AD-07s cost 8.5k+.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

stop using junk tyres , you need XM1

I agree!

28th February 2009, 00:20	#46
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	They suck in the wet? Everywhere I read, they talk abt these tyres being one of the best in wet conditions. I had a very small experience with wet conditions and these were superb. I dont want to say more until I get to properly test them on truly wet roads. mclaren1885 also mentioned that these tyres are fantastic in the wet.
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28th February 2009, 01:32	#48
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	They suck when they hit standing water, that's a known fact. They're often not as great in the aquaplaning tests as competition. That's because of the large contact patches.
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28th February 2009, 01:36	#49
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	Ok. Then what about normal wet weather? In the sense really wet roads, but not much of standing water? Last edited by Rehaan : 28th February 2009 at 13:56. Reason: abt = about. Please type in full words.
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28th February 2009, 02:02	#50
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	They're ok. PP2s are better, though. Neovas aren't as deeply treaded as some other tyres, say S.drives. This obviously leads to worse wet-weather performance.
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28th February 2009, 11:47	#51
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Jeez v1p3r you know i meant the aquaplaning part. Yourself rahul and me have all experienced it. Nitrous,yeah mine are pretty bad ..
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28th February 2009, 14:55	#52
anantnehru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 447 Thanked: 14 Times	Hi guys, After reading the report on the AD07s, I'm pretty tempted to buy them for my car as well. Only thing is, I will need to get 215-55-R16s, so I'm guessing that would cost alot more than the ones that are being talked about here. I also found out that Goodyear F1 Eagles in that particular size are 5.2k; and Hankooks with the V-Tread pattern are for 5.3k each with a 1 year (or 3 year - I've forgotten) warranty. So I'm like really confused. Advice please? Thanks!
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28th February 2009, 20:15	#53
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Not worth it, Anant. Stick to S.drives. If the Hankooks look like this, then go for them, or stick to the S.drives. Attached Thumbnails
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28th February 2009, 21:21	#54
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,140 Times	Those Hankooks look so much like the Neovas!
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