Hankook tires

37chief · Mar 31, 2017

Anyone use Hankook tires, made in Korea? I was checking tire shops one recommended Hankook for the rear of my Motorhome. They sell a 225/75/16 load range E for 145.00. Any thoughts? Stan

kcm.MN · Mar 31, 2017

The first set of Hankook tires I had were awesome. ...Then again, I was a youngster in the USAF. 2nd set, the rubber was too stiff. Have recently had that same problem with some of the Goodyear line, including one of the Wrangler designs. So the ONLY automotive tire I will get from now on is the General Grabber AT2, but I get the light truck (10-ply) tires, as they're only about $40 more per tire.

I did a lot of research on these (and other) tires and found that these tires were usually in 2nd place as the all-around best performing all-season radial tires, behind one of the BF Goodrich designs. On the truck we have now, it had Goodyear HP's which are mostly meant for on-road use. I found out just how much when we came home one time to find that we couldn't move in our own driveway in 4hi OR 4lo!! I ordered a set of the Generals and they were MUCH quieter than the Goodyears. Not to mention, they have much better traction in nearly every possible category. It's still a smart idea to get winter tires if you do a lot of winter driving or live in an area that has a high degree of slippery ice. Our ice is mostly dry, so these tires are amazing year-round! Excels on pavement, mud, rain, and "most" snow/ice. Is also one of the less-costly tires you can get. And dang, but they "do" look great!

This is where I got mine:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...t/byName.do?tmn=Grabber+AT2&typ=Truck/SUV

Steven-Id · Mar 31, 2017

We had a couple of 1 tons at work that they ran hankook tires on and they were good tires. They held up well.

Steven

notjustair · Mar 31, 2017

That's all I used to run on the drive axles of my school buses. I was always pleased with them. Never a problem but they were always monitored very closely - air pressure and the like.

OldBuzzard · Mar 31, 2017

I have Hankook tires all around on my 36' Winnebago and love them. So much so, that when I needed tires for my Dakota pickup I put Hankooks on it too.

If you check around on the various RV forums you will find that they have a stellar reputation. MUCH better than Michelins.

charlie n · Mar 31, 2017

I have these on my 2500HD.Do great in mud and snow .Seem to be wearing nice. Quite ride too.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...03&tmn=DynaPro+ATM+RF10&typ=Truck/SUV

NCWayne · Mar 31, 2017

I've run them on my service truck. They are as good as anything else I've run.

Bryce Frazier · Mar 31, 2017

The Chevy dealer in town sells Hankook "Dynapro ATM"'s something fierce! Like 5 or 6 sets a day! I have a set on my dually, 235/85/16, 10 plys. Ended up being about $1000 for a set of 6. Look really good, preform really well. All in all I think a really good bang for the buck.

The 6 ply passenger tires have a 45,000 mile tread warranty, the "LT 10 Ply" tires do not have a warranty, however they are HEAVIER plys, and have 5/32" MORE tread depth than the 6plys, so, I would think a guy would get 50,000 out of them during medium use?

Gambles · Mar 31, 2017

The local mom-and-pop tire store sells them. I've used them and consider them to be as good as anything else that I've tried.

huntingreen2day2 · Apr 1, 2017

They are building a new tire plant in Clarksville Tn. I think it will have 1.8 million sq ft under roof.
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Pair-a-dice farm · Apr 1, 2017

I've got a set of load range E on my Dodge 4x4. They have about 20K miles on them and are wearing very well considering about 1/3 is on gravel roads. They are my 1st set of Hankooks but they are wearing much better than the Goodyears they replaced.

Case Nutty 1660 · Apr 1, 2017

I have ran the 14 ply trailer tires for the last 12 years or so on my trailer, great tires but do not install them on the cheap white spoke trailer wheels, they are Not rated for the 105lbs air psi and will split those cheap wheels in the center, two them went on the second trip I made with mine, I bought four new stock Ford 8 bolt rims and have not had a issue since, I always run max air in mine they roll much easier than any other tire I had before,
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Phil9N3667 · Apr 1, 2017

We've used several sets on our F250s at work and they've done well.

RayP(MI) · Apr 1, 2017

Son-in-law had a set on his car. Was very happy with them. They're now on my gravity box wagon. Have resisted weathering very well.

showcrop · Apr 1, 2017

I remember them being considered the best mud and snow tire. They were great. So far as tread hardness all of the manufacturers make tires of different hardness. It is given in the code on the sidewall.

SVcummins · Apr 1, 2017

I just bought a set of steer tires for my dually they seem rob squat more than the coopers they replaced even running 85 psi I thought maybe they was only 8 ply but they say ten so I guess we will see

JF in MI · Apr 1, 2017

A couple of years back I was driving on the Ohio turnpike and both my rear tires on my E150 Club Wagon started splitting belts. Pulled off at the next exit where there happened to be a large Ford dealer. I asked for a couple of new tires and the price was so god I had them replace all of them. They were Hankook and I've been super pleased with them. Wear better than anything I've ever had on it over the last 200k miles.

coonie minnie · Apr 1, 2017

HAve a set on my farm truck. Good tires!

Richard G. · Apr 1, 2017

I always liked Hankook tires. Need a tire on my dually now. Think I will see if I can find one.
Richard

Sam the Man · Apr 1, 2017

I had a Pontiac that came from the factory with them. They were very good for traction wet or dry. They also had very good tread life. I guess the answer you are looking for is yes, we recommend. Buy them, you will be satisfied.

hd6gtom · Apr 1, 2017

I sold hundreds of them and would recommend them. When the BFG's get worn out on my 4X4, it will get Hankooks put back on it.

Bret4207 · Apr 1, 2017

(quoted from post at 23:33:13 03/31/17) Anyone use Hankook tires, made in Korea? I was checking tire shops one recommended Hankook for the rear of my Motorhome. They sell a 225/75/16 load range E for 145.00. Any thoughts? Stan

I had a set on my E350 work van some years ago. Fantastic tires. Mind you this was a police vehicle that regularly got driven flat out which IIRC was chipped at 95mph. They wore extremely well, had great traction, tough as nails. I wouldn't hesitate to get some.

Texasmark1 · Apr 1, 2017

I haven't found anything available here that was made in Korea that wasn't first rate. On rubber and sources, and gripes about quality and all that is common (and I share) these days, the local 5th generation tire store that has any kind of service and any kind of tire for any application uses American or if overseas built, it's Korean. Obviously he can't afford call backs.

Goose · Apr 1, 2017

I've bought several sets on EBay and have found them to be excellent.

mtny · Apr 1, 2017

Set on my pickup has 40k on em , still plenty of wear left . Just put set on mamas escape . Buddy with a garage started handling them a year ago . He's selling slot of em.

Royse · Apr 1, 2017

I guess I'll be the lone man out here, but I don't think they're
all that great. I bought my current set from the local dealer who
runs them on his own trucks. That he ran them on his own
trucks seemed to me to be a great endorsement.

The tires they replaced are no longer made or I would have
bought them again. These seem "squishy" to me.
The truck leans more in curves and doesn't respond as quickly.
They also have less traction in wet or snow conditions.

I will give them credit for good wear.
After 40K miles they are still in good shape.
Tread worn evenly and no separation of belts, etc.
They are not weather checked but my truck is parked indoors.

They're certainly not the worst tire I've ever bought, but I will
try something different when I replace them. Which will be soon.

Kent Petersen · Apr 2, 2017

I don,t live in Korea so don,t by there stuff

Destroked 450 · Apr 2, 2017

Your not by yourself Royse.
I put a set on one of my semi's some years ago, they didn't ride or wear as good as the Michelin's they replaced but were a little cheaper so I figured I got close to my moneys worth.
Couple years ago I put a full set on my F-450 dually, two took a few ounces of weight to balance and I have a bumpy ride, they did ok in snow but won't go far in mud.
Biggest disappointment is the wear, I'll be lucky to see 40k miles at the rate their wearing now, their down to half thread at 18k miles.
For a tire that cost me over $300 each I was expecting at least 45k miles and was hoping to see 60k plus.
I don't drive this truck much but at the rate these tires are wearing by 30k miles they won't have enough thread left for off road traction to pull loads of hay out of the fields.

Next set I'll spend a little more and get Michelin's or Bridgestone's.

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