Just changed to this VP3 this morning. Size is 205/55R16. Really irresistible good price of rm220/pc. Since changed all 4, shop threw in wheels alignment as well but politely declined as I have my own place for wheel alignment.

Got 3pcs of 3419 manufacturing date and another at 2519. Con't find UTQG on the outside face of the tyre after mounted on rim.

Initial feel of the tyres was it has stiffer sidewall for a comfort biased model. Markedly stiffer than outgoing Ventus 2 Concept2 and S1 Noble2, both touring tyres from Hankook.

However, it still have a very "premium" feel to it, soaking up road imperfections better than V2C2. It is something like reliving S1N2 again, but with a stiffer sidewall. Steering feels more direct.

Can't say much as only covered around 100km after install. But initial impression on dry grip is at least at par with S1N2 or better. Like K435 (Kinergy Eco 2) I have on another car, noise signature is moved to lower frequency and it appears to be as silent as S1N2.

Not much else to talk about since tyres are still very new. Will update on this tyre when thread is bumped.

Tested wet grip during journey back after CNY along Karak h/w. Nice wet traction.

But aquaplaning resistance is just average or slightly above average. Driving through slightly deeper cross-streams or puddles can be quite draggy or unsettling at legal speed.

Can't say much as only covered around 100km after install. But initial impression on dry grip is at least at par with S1N2 or better. Like K435 (Kinergy Eco 2) I have on another car, noise signature is moved to lower frequency and it appears to be as silent as S1N2.

As per my ori review above, nothing to add or change as of now after 20+k km of driving. I think it is a S1N2 with different thread pattern. Better aquaplaning resistance than S1N2 and V2C2. Threadwear also is same as S1N2, I think this VP3 can last at least 70-80k km on moderate driving style. Can't and not fair to compare with UHP as price difference is too big.

Yeah I know bro. But hv to keep in mind utgq is not constant as the reference tyre rubber grade may hv changed since. S1N2 and VP3 are quite different in terms of age. for reference, my S1N2 was dated 2012 and VP3 is 2019.

Since you appear to want to strike a balance between performance, comfort and price, maybe consider these on top of VP3

GY Eagle F1 Sport
Conti MC6

For me it is definitely worth the price. Paid rm240 /pc for 205/55R16 and out went the VP3s. Immediate impression after installation was VP4 is quieter but noticeably firmer ride than VP3. Tyre pressure still at 250kPa as always. VP3 I still can remember vividly to be not as quiet, right after installation.

Now after almost 8k km, its sidewall is definitely stiffer than VP3. VP3 will sway when going thru crosswinds, but not VP4. Car feels much more planted on road undulations.

Somehow noticed that VP4 thread (rubber patches, not water channels or sipes) area seems to attract sand grains. As comparison, VP3 didn't pickup any. Maybe Hankook changed the rubber compound to softer and stickier type? Now got to clean car porch more frequently due to sand grains from tyres.

Bought 2sets (of 4 tyres) from a dealer in Tmn Sentosa, Klang, which for me were 1 of the best price around (even slightly lower than mudah). Both sets are VP4 (205/55R16 and 195/55R15).

Not sure if the savings will be worth your time or not, but no harm trying to whatsapp this number, zero 1 seven 6 zero 88888 (Teoh Bros). Tell him (the Boss) what you want and he will reply you.