Tyre reviews Hankook W419 i Pike RS. Page 9 300

I think the best balance is between quality and especially price. New sipes, a significantly lower noise level (compared to the previous model W409, which was not even loud), a good "grip" on various surfaces, both wet and dry asphalt, which differentiates it from the Finns. The second set of HANKOOK winter tires on this car, I will take the next set of summer tires in summer. Now there is Z222 RS3, which is a plague for

On icy corners at 120 mph it holds!

The tires are nice, true, the first ones were studded, but the choice was right considering the purchase budget. They handle well on ice and dry, but on wet pavement, they have a slight understeer. After 5000km not one stud has been lost, despite several starts from the traffic light. They're great on snow, the car is going like a tank. In this price segment, I'd take them without a doubt.

This is the second set, used them for 15,000 km in last season without any issues, all studs except one are still in place (I drove carefully), noise level is within normal limits (I have a basis for comparison).

GOOD, ALL-SEASON TYRE FOR WINTER CITY. NOT FOR SPORTS!!!

In the price segment, it is normal, in terms of quality it is satisfactory. Out of four wheels, one already has a bulge, a weak sidewall, and when driving on a potholed road, it was necessary to inflate to 2.8 to keep it somewhat steady. The studded tires on the second season lost 50% of the studs.

Good tire, only the studs aren't very grippy, although, considering I mainly drive on asphalt, it's fine.

Having already completed the second season on these tires, I have finally confirmed my initial choice. Since my car is equipped with a lift, I wanted to choose a profile of 215/75R15 to maintain the car's aesthetic balance. Prior to installing the tires, I had concerns about the tires' sidewall being too soft. However, after mounting them and taking a few laps, my doubts dissipated like fog. It seems the Koreans had a good understanding of the Russian winter's characteristics when

Extremely thin walls. The bulge burst through quickly.

I have never seen worse tires than these. Even Russian-made tires in operation under any weather conditions create an impression of completely bald tires on black ice. They wear off at acceleration, albeit not heavily, and slip during braking. What's even harder to predict is the braking distance while driving. As soon as you press the accelerator, they start to wear off and the car starts to dance its head. The service life is 2 months, and the car is driven very rarely, only on weekends around