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Old 12-03-2003, 09:43 AM
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Hankook Tires

Just got my new XLT F150 Saturday. Surprised to find that it had a tire name I had never heard of--Hankook. Anyone know anything about these tires? I know that they are made in Korea and that Ford has made them OEM for certain trucks. Trying to decide whether to get them changed or not.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 11:51 AM
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Checkout http://www.hankooktireusa.com/index0.html
I have heard that they are very good tires.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 11:54 AM
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Local tire dealer has been selling them for 2 years now , claims they are very good , with very few problems.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 12:14 PM
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You've never heard of hancook? They're pretty darned big. I wouldn't change 'em unless you've got a 4x4 and want a more aggressive tread.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 12:26 PM
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I have heard from non-tire dealers to stay away from Hancook tires.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by Frank S
I have heard from non-tire dealers to stay away from Hancook tires.
With what reasoning? I'm curious, because I've never heard anything bad about them....
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 12:41 PM
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Vibration/tread separation problems.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 03:43 PM
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Mine is comming with the same tires. I chose this only because I had planned on upgrading to 18 inch wheels. I have seen them and they seem fine,though I prefer the white letter tires.
I got a killer deal on some 18 inchers off a lariat with the BF Goodrich Rugged Trail TA (275/65/18) $395+160 shipping these had less than 50 miles on them. I am seeing these go for over $600 + shipping. If you decide to go with new tires I would suggest taking your time and finding a good deal on some take offs

Anybody want my set of 17 inch w/hankooks ?CHEAP!!!!
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 03:48 PM
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Depends - how cheap you talking --- my girl goes to school in Tampa and I'm over there enough... wouldn't hurt to have some spares
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 04:13 PM
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Make an offer...
I should have the truck in a few weeks.... Acually it is at the dealer now. They messed up the paperwork so it still sits...
I think they are worth a good $200.00(rims and tires). They will only have about 15 mile or less depending on how many miles are on it when i get it. Im 6 miles from the dealership
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 04:15 PM
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That sounds reasonable... How far are you from the campus of USF?
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 05:03 PM
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Im about 30 min. from there.
I am in Brooksville. Just nort of Tampa.
I head down there alot so it would not be a prob hooking up.

I will contact you when I get the truck.
 
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Old 12-03-2003, 05:06 PM
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Sorry Daytradr for making your tread go off track. Good luck with the new truck. How do you like the XLT?

KEEP ON TRUCKIN!!!
 



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