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Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476 |
Plenty of folks seem to have gone for the Hankooks on here, nobody seems to have had any issues with them and also nobody has commented about their longevity either. I replaced my Pirellis with another set of the same though, mainly because I got a deal of 4 for the price of 3, including fitting/valves/balancing and nitrogen inflation that cost me £900 for 4 tyres. I got approx 27000 out of my Pirellis before shredding one and slashing another on a pot hole 10 days before I sold the car to LPR, the two good tyres still had at least another 5-6000 miles wear left too........... 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Mon Aug 23 2010 2:11pm |
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muffd Member Since: 20 Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland OR Cumbre del Sol, Spain Posts: 325 |
I have Hankooks on my 20'' SC rims (spare in my garage at the mo) and Pirelli Scorpions on my 19'' rims. The Hankooks are a fine tyre. Great price, quality tyre and does what is says on the tin. I have no problems recommending them and to be honest, when my 19'' pirellis are needing replaced, Hankook is what is going on the rims.
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Mon Aug 23 2010 10:20pm |
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aledhughes Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: manchester Posts: 21 |
Thanks Muffd and Tim.
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Wed Aug 25 2010 12:44pm |
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Josh Member Since: 24 Dec 2005 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 2054 |
I know that JE Engineering run their vehicles on Hankooks and highly recommend them.
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Wed Aug 25 2010 1:17pm |
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rrsowner Member Since: 23 Dec 2009 Location: Out In The Cold Posts: 34 |
Had Hankooks on my previous RRSport and there appeared to be no difference in wet weather handling. Pirelli's lasted 30k miles and Hankooks had covered just over 20k miles when car was traded with plenty of tread left. I would certainly recommend them and seem to recall I paid about £440 for four fitted. Long suffering RRS Owner, but I can't help it! |
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Wed Aug 25 2010 2:12pm |
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Bradders Member Since: 08 Oct 2009 Location: Leeds Posts: 2515 |
I can recommend the Hankooks - way better handling than the crapinentals they replaced and no difference in the wet. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
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Wed Aug 25 2010 4:34pm |
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leedsunited Member Since: 04 Aug 2008 Location: Selby Posts: 1368 |
Had Hankooks on my past Lexus RX300 and where great all round for wear and grip and being all weather with M+S rating great in winter, i have just fitted 2 Hankook Ventus to front on the RRS with 2 in the garage to go on the backs when ready, did a road trip last week through Ireland in all kinds of conditions and heavy rain and as expected behaved flawlessly, so it a big from me for the Hankooks and at less than £100 per corner great value. |
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Wed Aug 25 2010 5:28pm |
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JC1 Member Since: 24 Oct 2009 Location: Berkshire Posts: 939 |
Must admit i have only heard good things regarding Hankooks, my neighbour has them on his Q7 and swears by them, said they performed really well in the snow too
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Wed Aug 25 2010 8:29pm |
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aledhughes Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: manchester Posts: 21 |
Think I'll go for the Hankooks as any performance gap would only manifest itself "at the limit" if at all. Where did you get them for £100 per corner Leeds? Cheers |
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Fri Aug 27 2010 11:07am |
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leedsunited Member Since: 04 Aug 2008 Location: Selby Posts: 1368 |
I got them from these guy's on ebay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/BK-RACING-Alloy-W...ec0Q2em322 Not sure if they have any left but worth a call |
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Fri Aug 27 2010 3:49pm |
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muffd Member Since: 20 Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland OR Cumbre del Sol, Spain Posts: 325 |
a wise choice. The only people who will tell you they are not as good as mainstream brands is the tyre dealers who have self interest. I have Hankooks on 4 of my cars and I have used them on the RRS for 2 years now with my 20'' wheels. My Merc handles a treat with them in all weather conditions (RWD). If you see a bandwagon - it's too late.....
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Sat Aug 28 2010 10:45pm |
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mmylonas Member Since: 16 Mar 2010 Location: Henley on Thames Posts: 15 |
I've read the above comments with interest and just wondered whether there was any difference in the recommendations for an RRS Supercharged over the TDV8 and other models. Pirelli Scorpions Zero Assimettricos on the back just up for renewal and wincing slightly at the £225+ currently quoted by even the most competitive suppliers
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Sun Sep 05 2010 7:40pm |
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aledhughes Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: manchester Posts: 21 |
Will you be replacing all 4 or the rear 2 only? My rears have worn more than the fronts but I have been advised (allbeit by the tyre salesmen!) that I need to change all 4 at the same time or I risk damaging various other components. Sounded like a sales pitch but I do seem to remember reading something along those lines when I had a TT in the distant past. |
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Mon Sep 06 2010 1:06pm |
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leedsunited Member Since: 04 Aug 2008 Location: Selby Posts: 1368 |
Good tyre salesman talking absolute b s, i would love to know what are the supposed components that would be damaged |
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Mon Sep 06 2010 1:14pm |
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