* Ultra High Performance Luxury Winter
* H, T, Q Rated
* 35/40/45/50/55/60 Series
* 15, 16, 17, 18 Inch
* Silica Compounds
* DSB: Diagonal Serrated Band
The Icebear W300 relies on an asymmetrical pattern design to respond to slippery winter weather conditions, from wet and frigid surfaces to snow and ice. Multi and thin sipes enhance winter weather performance while the outer longitudinal rib block provides exceptional braking and cornering. Silica compound combines with multi-circumferential grooves for lower rolling resistance, solid grip and responsive handling on wet and icy surfaces.
a friend of mine started using Hankook tyres recently ... he says they're great, especially for the cost. Can't say anything specific about this tyre though
I used a set of Hankook high speed, symmetrical, hard compound snows last winter and was plenty impressed. IMO, a good tire at a great value. I did not, however, check out their soft compound winter tire.
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
I try to only buy brandname tires, as I've heard only like three or four brands actually check their tires to an exacting degree for roundness or some similar measurement.
Not the specific tire but the Hangook tires are nice. I heard good stuff about them for the price. Damn those gooks know how to make tires. HAHAHA JK. Well, Han-gook mean Korea in Korean. It'll be funny if Vietnam vets refuse to buy them because it has the word 'gook' in there. HAHAHAH.
DG 6MT 'The rice is mightier than the corn'
G's up, hoes down
I try to only buy brandname tires, as I've heard only like three or four brands actually check their tires to an exacting degree for roundness or some similar measurement.
Bridgestone, GoodYear, Michelin, and one other.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">Hankook has been one of the world's top 10 tire manufactures since 1991. However, if you feel that production numbers alone, ie., top 3 or 4 annual tire producers, dictate whether their products are superior, you should rethink your logic. Like car manufactures themselves, production numbers alone do not necessarily ensure product superiority. Which is the better car - one of the handful of Ferraris or one of a boat-load of Chevy Cavaliers made each year?
And, if you think any of the world's major tire manufactures other than the top 3 or 4 lack sufficient manufacturing capabilities and/or exacting quality control programs to put out a round or cutting edge, state-of-the-art ultra high performance tire, you are mistaken. Hankook's Akron, Ohio Technical Center is dedicated to developing state of the art tread designs and tire technologies using advanced methods and materials. With advanced engineering concepts and new compounding technologies, Hankook has developed TCT (Trapezoid Contour Theory) Technology, Silica Compounding, FSO (Footprint Shape Optimization) Technology, and CCT (Carbon Compounding Technology), integrating these leading-edge technologies into some of their best-selling tires. The ATC works in conjunction with Hankook's R&D center in Korea, and the European Tech Center in Germany.
But I've never heard of Hankook, you say. So what, relying upon name recognition alone can often be a big mistake. And, since when are you the world's foremost authority on tire design or manufacturing? Oh, speaking of which, a couple of years ago Hankook Tire signed a strategic alliance partnership agreement with the Michelin Group, the global market leader in the tire industry. The contract provides for cooperation in production, distribution and sales. Thus, for instance, using its own technology, Hankook Tire is able to produce tires under the Michelin brand name.
This provides the company with an opportunity to prove its competitiveness, high product quality, and first-rate production technology. And, personally, I doubt that the world's leading tire manufacturer would partner with a less than top-notch designer and manufactuer, particularly since they are producing and branding under the Michelin name. Here's something to think about: your next Michelin PS2's might have actually been designed and manufactured by Hankook! So I figure if the world's largest tire manufacturer has that kind of confidence in Hankook, I should too. That design and quality are certainly not at issue, and Hankook is attempting to increase US market share by using very competitive pricing across their ultra high performance tire line, makes me a very satisifed consumer.
Further, these tires are backed by some of the industry’s best warranties. For example, in addition to the standard Limited Warranty, their (free!) Road Hazard Warranty states if the eligible tires are rendered unserviceable due to non repairable road hazard during the first 25% of original tread life, it will be replaced free of charge. If you have ever had to replace a relatively new high performance tire due to other than manufacturer defect, or felt you needed to pay for an aftermarket warranty, that is a very nice warranty and does not cost a penny.
Don't just buy a product based on price alone. At least do the proper research. Then you can purchase with confidence in quality, and accurately quantify your savings. Here are some additional facts about Hankook you may be interested in:
Established 1941 - 4,422 permanent staff - $1.6bil annual sales - annual capacity of 50 million tires - products available in over 200 countries, opened its first US sales branch in 1981 - supplies OEM tires to many big name automakers worldwide, including Ford and Volkswagen - official Racing Tire supplier for the Italian Formula 3 - exclusive Ultra High Performance Tire supplier and presenting sponsor for the Sports Car Club of America’s Mazdaspeed Miata Cup Series
etc., etc...
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
Ummmmm what dolly said. Right on! But seriously don't just buy stuff because you heard the name or don't buy things because you haven't heard of it I totally agree!
DG 6MT 'The rice is mightier than the corn'
G's up, hoes down
DHolly,
What kind of shoes does your G wear in the winter(Assuming you even drive it at all, being in upstate NY)? What do you have them mounted on for rims?
But seriously don't [not] buy things because you haven't heard of it<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
Actually, yes you do when it's important to safety. Not sure what planet you're from. Smart people avoid the unknown in favor of the known good when it comes to death avoidance.
Yacoub do you need a tissue stop crying over my post. Waaaaa Ironrice is talking smack to me. Sheesh I'm not serious and wasn't saying things to offend you, I was just piggiebacking on dolly's post. Oh maybe that was too long for you to read. Also my posts were just poking fun, do you go complain to the network on every racial joke Dave Chappell tells on his show? Maybe you should because you can't take a joke or maybe your just mad Dolly ripped your "I try to only buy brandname tires, as I've heard only like three or four brands actually check their tires to an exacting degree for roundness or some similar measurement." argument into pieces and can't talk sh!t to him so you got to talk sh!t to me. HAHAHAH that's funny, go grab a tissue.
DG 6MT 'The rice is mightier than the corn'
G's up, hoes down
OH also, you never hear about Hangook having recalls on their tires because of loss of life like some other well know brands. Think about that.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
Yeah because they haven't been around and for sale in this country very long and thus not bought by many people yet, so clearly it's less likely to have recalls when the product is less used, less available, and been in the market a much shorter period of time..
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">That's not correct. The company has a 63 year history worldwide, including more than two decades of product sales in the US. Just how long do you think the tire product design and manufacturing technology lifecycles are? Not to mention the actual product lifespan itself? In many cases, the US tire is the exact same tire sold in over 200 other countries. Surely, if there were any significant and/or consistent problems with this manufacturer's products, it would be common knowledge by now.
2004 | 6MTs | Diamond Graphite/Graphite
Upstate NY
OH also, you never hear about Hangook having recalls on their tires because of loss of life like some other well know brands. Think about that.
DG 6MT 'The rice is mightier than the corn'
G's up, hoes down
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Oh and yacoub this is directed at you. This was just a general statement but if you're still sore about it, and took it the wrong way, just keep telling me I'm uneducated and I'm stupid if it makes you feel better. HAHAHAHAHA, I understand though I used to get mad when I felt people were calling me out but I don't care so you can make fun of me all you want. LOL!!![boxing]
DG 6MT 'The rice is mightier than the corn'
G's up, hoes down
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