Top 10 Hankook Tires

The manufacturer positions this tire as a high-performance tire (Ultra Winter Performance Tire), which allows owners to enjoy speed on a winter road. The tread pattern shows resistance to hydroplaning and successfully evacuates not only water, but also ice slush from the contact patch. Rubber is characterized by good maneuverability and is best suited for urban winter conditions - deep snowdrifts are definitely not her element.

Owners in their reviews confirm confident maneuvering on snow and ice, and even more so on asphalt. At the same time, Hankook Tire Winter I * Cept Evo 2 are quite comfortable during operation, and in terms of noise level they are comparable to summer tires. The dimension of the wheel also plays an important role in stable behavior at speed.Even rubber with a diameter of R16 - R18 is significantly inferior in its capabilities to modifications R20 - R22.

Hankook winter tires of this model range are available in 95 size modifications and are designed for cars of medium (with an internal diameter of R15 - R16) and higher (R17 - R20) classes. The tires are delivered without studs, but have prepared seats for steel tips, and if the buyer wishes, they can be installed directly by the dealer. Good handling is provided by a rigid central part of the tread, and snow flotation and better braking are achieved with the help of outer blocks with wide cutting edges.

Owners note the balance of rubber, good directional stability, reliable grip on winter asphalt, tires behave confidently on rolled snow. On ice, in turns, tires without spikes may not be able to cope and go into a side skid. In the reviews, most drivers especially highlight the comfortable operation of rubber - there is practically no noise even on bare asphalt. Good wear resistance is also noted - tires are able to serve the owners for more than 4 seasons with an average intensity of trips.

One of the best developments of the South Korean brand, completely changing the idea of ​​​​safe driving on a winter road.The tire delivers high performance with unique traction and predictable braking and maneuvering behavior in icy conditions. Drainage channels have additional cavities at their ends, which provide “sucking out” of water over the entire contact area, and the protector literally sticks to any surface. The axial mobility of the spikes allows them to find the most tenacious contact, providing extraordinary stability during active maneuvering.

The owners sincerely and rightly consider this rubber to be one of the best in the world. The reviews note confident behavior on a winter road, handling even on ice is at a high level. The softness and comfort of the tire (it works quite quietly, despite the spikes) does not at all conflict with its rigidity. Also, the Hankook RS W419 provides effective braking and shows moderate wear.

The tire is positioned by the manufacturer as an all-weather tire and is an ideal choice for crossovers and SUVs, whose owners plan to drive not only on asphalt roads.Of course, you shouldn’t meddle in impassable mud, but it’s quite capable of coping with moderate off-road, wet grass or sandy surfaces. At the same time, the comfort of the Hankook ATM RF10 is comparable to conventional road tires, which is important in conditions of intensive urban use.

Owners speak well of the capabilities of this tire. She perfectly overcomes dirt roads, goes confidently through the mud, sand and wet grass are also not an obstacle for her. The tire is quite economical, does not make noise on asphalt, maintains directional stability and grip stability when entering sharp turns. In the reviews, many owners do not recommend using it in the winter, especially in the northern regions - rolled snow and ice on the roads can lead to loss of control.

Rubber has a tread with pronounced signs of an off-road tire - very deep and massive lugs look promising. The central part in the form of asymmetric adjacent checkers is responsible for the confidence of maneuvering and directional stability while driving along a straight path. The multilayer reinforcement of the sidewall and the deep relief of this tread zone provide unrivaled performance in difficult terrain.

In 2008, the tires took the first two places on the podium of international off-road competitions. Hankook Tire Dynapro MT RT03 tire is very heavy (especially noticeable in sizes R17, R18 and above), which can increase fuel consumption.The owners in their reviews are completely satisfied with the patency of this rubber. Very high wear resistance is noted - with a run of 16 - 17 thousand km. no more than 10% of the tread thickness is erased. At low temperatures, the tire cannot guarantee adequate control, especially on rolled snow and ice.

The Hankook Ventus TD Z221 high-performance tire is able to demonstrate its high-speed performance exclusively on asphalt in the warm season. These semi-slicks are popular in their segment, offering high quality at a good price for such "rollers". Low profile tire sizes with R17 and R18 inner diameters are in the highest demand on the market.

The owners note the worthy behavior of rubber on the summer track. Warm up quickly for improved traction and dynamism. When maneuvering, they demonstrate a clear following of a given trajectory, providing predictability in high-speed turns with controlled skidding.The reviews note low wear, rubber overheating occurs moderately, which allows you to maintain maximum speed for longer without losing dynamics (at excessive temperatures, it starts to “float” a little). On wet pavement, handling deteriorates, the braking distance increases significantly, which requires the driver to be more careful and choose the right speed mode.

Rubber is able to withstand heavy loads of high-speed cornering, while maintaining stability due to the reinforced shoulder area. The composition of the Racing Carbon Black compound is significantly different from regular tires and was developed specifically for the manufacture of racing tires - there is a high percentage of silicon-based molecular compounds. A special two-layer architecture allows the removal of excess heat when the rubber is heated.

The owners who opted for the Hankook Ventus R-S3 note excellent handling at high speeds - the car follows a predetermined trajectory, does not try to skid in corners, and with a quick start on hot tires, there is minimal slippage. In the reviews, drivers highly appreciate the ability of tires to effectively reduce speed, demonstrating the same dynamics as during acceleration. The tire can realize its best performance only on good coverage in dry weather, but on wet pavement, drivers should be more careful.

For prestigious SUVs and crossovers, most of whose operation takes place in urban areas and on intercity highways, the Hankook brand has an excellent tire. Dynapro HP2 has successfully passed comparative tests in such popular automotive publications as Auto Review, Auto Bild. Sport Auto and other magazines. The tire is very soft, light weight and perfectly balanced, even in large size modifications with an inner diameter of R17 - R20.

The owners note the normal handling on dry and wet pavement, the almost complete absence of aquaplaning. Despite the stiff sidewall (punctures and hernias are quite rare on this tire), the tire is soft and runs very quietly. In those reviews where the owners claim the opposite, most likely there is an incorrect break-in, balancing, or simply a frank marriage made in China. Unfortunately, there have already been precedents, and not only for Hankook, when the manufacturer, in order to maintain its name and share price, had no choice but to urgently recall low-quality rubber.

This rubber model has established itself as the best alternative to more expensive brands. The tire is quite quiet in operation, has excellent directional stability and sharpness of control. The center rib minimizes rolling resistance, which not only improves handling but also reduces fuel consumption. The tire overcomes small road irregularities or joints with a sufficient degree of comfort, which is more pronounced on rubber with an inner diameter of R16, R17 and higher.

The owners positively evaluate the experience of operating their car on Hankook Ventus V12 evo summer tires. Tires pass puddles perfectly, hydroplaning does not threaten them even with significant tread wear. The reviews also note the ease of control, the slightest movement of the steering wheel without delay responds with a change in the trajectory. In addition to driving performance, when the tire is running, the acoustic noise does not exceed the level of comfortable perception, which is one of the main requirements for tires for city trips and long-distance travel. The relatively soft sidewall exhibits moderate tire roll when entering corners at speed.

This summer tire belongs to the Touring class and has optimal characteristics that provide its owner with the best combination of comfort and safety.The tires are designed for operation with medium and luxury class cars, they are produced in 98 modifications, of which the most demanded are tires with an inner radius of R16 and R17 (owners of elite cars with wheel sizes R18 and above prefer more expensive tires).

They work very quietly, there is practically no noise, there is only a slight rustle from the contact of the tread with asphalt. The reviews note the stable behavior of rubber, it obediently responds to the slightest movement of the steering wheel. The braking distance on dry and wet roads is almost the same due to the tread feature - four drainage grooves with different sections make the tire resistant to hydroplaning, perfectly coping with the evacuation of water from the contact patch. The Hankook Ventus Prime 3 tires are completely unsuitable for driving on mud, wet grass, stones, so it is not recommended to drive on it further than a dry dirt road.