I've had both. My coupe came with new Exclaims, and I recently changed to the Hankooks and can say I honestly like the Ventus V12's Better. I find they don't break loose in wet as easy as the Exclaims did, and generally found the grip better with the V12's.

I liked the Exclaims and was skeptical when I first got them, but was overall very impressed with the tire and grip, and wet traction. Then when I got the Hankooks was even more impressed with the grip around corners especially on hot days these things stick like glue!

I'd give the Hankooks the edge, but the General's we are close second.