I have a set of V12 Evo2s on my Mazda family wagon and I can't speak highly enough of them. I had some original V12 Evos on an older car as well. They are quiet, sticky, reasonably priced, and for such a sticky tire they last 35k+ miles which is great. I am actually hoping to autocross my Mazda in the next year or two with them.



But I would say Hankook is a "big name tire" now, they are definitely one of the big guys in the industry. The cheap chinese knock-off brands are where I hesitate. Some of them are fine but some of them are garbage.

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2003 3.0 5MT Topasblau
Purchased in 2016 and sold in 2024
2012 35d Platingrau