OEM Hankook tires

[Lightning Rod]

For the members that switched to the Defenders, does it seem that they wear better than the Hankooks?

I have about 28k miles on the Hankooks and they are worn on the edges just like everyone is saying. I think that I'm going to score a set of the Defenders this fall, right before snow season. I hate having garbage tires on my vehicles. My Hankooks will have plenty of tread life left in the middle of the tires when I switch them out but I can't chance it.

I've also hydroplaned a couple times with these crappy tires over the last 2 years, that scared the crap out of me!! I just want to make sure people are satisfied with their choice to switch to the Defenders.

Thanks.

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[astrand1]

Hankook tires are garbage (same with Kuhmo).

What makes you say this? My 22PB had hankooks and they had 50k on them when I traded truck on my lightning which also has hankooks. I’ve had no issues with these tires. I rotate them normally and they are wearing great. Been thru multiple winters with both trucks and no traction issues. Especially the lightning. It just hooks and goes! Now that said when it’s time to replace I will be going with Michelin tires. I just wonder sometimes when people make these very Vauge general statements.

 

[WildBlue]

What makes you say this? My 22PB had hankooks and they had 50k on them when I traded truck on my lightning which also has hankooks. I’ve had no issues with these tires. I rotate them normally and they are wearing great. Been thru multiple winters with both trucks and no traction issues. Especially the lightning. It just hooks and goes! Now that said when it’s time to replace I will be going with Michelin tires. I just wonder sometimes when people make these very Vauge general statements.

After having installed 18" wheels and Michelin Defenders, I have to say I am now disappointed with the Michelins. Notably more high-frequency vibrations (much higher than rotation frequency of the wheels). I think it's the shoulder blocks. Anyway, that was not expected and I put the OE 20" Hankooks back on and they are smoother, quieter and that vibration isn't present. My 18" wheel swapout has failed. What a waste of money that was.

 

[broncoaz]

What makes you say this? My 22PB had hankooks and they had 50k on them when I traded truck on my lightning which also has hankooks. I’ve had no issues with these tires. I rotate them normally and they are wearing great. Been thru multiple winters with both trucks and no traction issues. Especially the lightning. It just hooks and goes! Now that said when it’s time to replace I will be going with Michelin tires. I just wonder sometimes when people make these very Vauge general statements.

I’ve had 5 sets of Hankook tires on different vehicles. They are round, black, and roll. In my experience the ride is noisier and harsher than something like a Michelin or Pirelli, they get noticeably worse as they wear. Obviously my sample size isn’t that large, but Hankook will not be on my shopping list going forward. My 2024 Lightning has the Hankook AT’s, but I’m only 3K miles in. I did increase my air pressure to 42 psi rather than the 36 psi recommended. @Lightning Rod demonstrates, they appear to be under inflated.

 

[Lightning Rod]

I’ve had 5 sets of Hankook tires on different vehicles. They are round, black, and roll. In my experience the ride is noisier and harsher than something like a Michelin or Pirelli, they get noticeably worse as they wear. Obviously my sample size isn’t that large, but Hankook will not be on my shopping list going forward. My 2024 Lightning has the Hankook AT’s, but I’m only 3K miles in. I did increase my air pressure to 42 psi rather than the 36 psi recommended. @Lightning Rod demonstrates, they appear to be under inflated.

I've been rolling with the 36 psi recommendation. You're saying that that might be too little pressure? That's why I'm always a little skeptical about the door jam label. Over the years, there will be many different tires from different brands, makes and models. How can one sticker represent any tire that is on the vehicle at any given point in time? One would think that the manufacturer of said tire would know better as to what the proper tire pressure should be.

I will bump up the pressure a little and see if there's a difference.

Thanks.

 

[broncoaz]

I've been rolling with the 36 psi recommendation. You're saying that that might be too little pressure? That's why I'm always a little skeptical about the door jam label. Over the years, there will be many different tires from different brands, makes and models. How can one sticker represent any tire that is on the vehicle at any given point in time? One would think that the manufacturer of said tire would know better as to what the proper tire pressure should be.

I will bump up the pressure a little and see if there's a difference.

Thanks.

The trucks with the 116 rated all season tires show 42 psi on the door sticker. During daily driving the all season and all terrain tire trucks weigh the same rolling down the road, so a 6 psi discrepancy is odd to me. Looking at your wear pattern the shoulder are worn out while the centers have good tread, suggesting underinflation.

Mine at 42 psi seems fine. I do notice it’s a little easier to break traction at full throttle, but it is predictable so not a problem. I’d love to get through my 36K mile lease without having to buy tires before turn in. If I will have to buy a set of tires to turn in my lease I might as well buy a better set now and get the benefit of using them and turn it in with the factory tires.

 

[Lightning Rod]

The trucks with the 116 rated all season tires show 42 psi on the door sticker. During daily driving the all season and all terrain tire trucks weigh the same rolling down the road, so a 6 psi discrepancy is odd to me. Looking at your wear pattern the shoulder are worn out while the centers have good tread, suggesting underinflation.

Mine at 42 psi seems fine. I do notice it’s a little easier to break traction at full throttle, but it is predictable so not a problem. I’d love to get through my 36K mile lease without having to buy tires before turn in. If I will have to buy a set of tires to turn in my lease I might as well buy a better set now and get the benefit of using them and turn it in with the factory tires.

The info on the sidewall says, do not exceed 51 psi. I bumped the pressure up from 36 to 43 psi. I'm going to roll at this pressure for a while and see what happens.

 

[Athrun88]

I have the OEM Hankooks with about 19,000km on them so far. Saw the recommended pressure in the app as 36psi and thought that was too low for a truck of this mass. Bumped it up to 44psi and I personally feel better about it overall. Doesn't get higher than 48psi when warm. We'll see how long this set lasts since it's my first truck, but all my other vehicles, the OE tires have lasted at least 80,000km with even wear.

 

[tommyb]

I have the OEM Hankooks with about 19,000km on them so far. Saw the recommended pressure in the app as 36psi and thought that was too low for a truck of this mass. Bumped it up to 44psi and I personally feel better about it overall. Doesn't get higher than 48psi when warm. We'll see how long this set lasts since it's my first truck, but all my other vehicles, the OE tires have lasted at least 80,000km with even wear.

Completely agree. I increased the tire pressure on my OE Hankook tires to 44 psi as soon as I got my truck. They wore evenly and I got about 72,000 km on them before replacing. I switched to Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 tires since I've used these on other trucks I had and they performed very well.

 

[Lightning Rod]

The info on the sidewall says, do not exceed 51 psi. I bumped the pressure up from 36 to 43 psi. I'm going to roll at this pressure for a while and see what happens.

One thing is for sure... feeling bumps in the road is much more prevalent going from 36 to 44 psi. At 36, the truck felt like new springs and shocks. It still handles the bumps well... I can just feel them more now.

 

[electricpig]

One thing is for sure... feeling bumps in the road is much more prevalent going from 36 to 44 psi. At 36, the truck felt like new springs and shocks. It still handles the bumps well... I can just feel them more now.

Hmmm, I didn't notice a difference going to 42 psi Either there is little.differance and/or I'm oblivious to the change in ride. Result.for my satisfaction is the same.

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