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Old 12-15-2004, 11:35 AM
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For those running Hankooks

For the guys that are running hankooks. What do you think of them so far. Need a new set of tires the F1's have about had it. All opinions are welcome good or bad.
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 04:40 PM
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Well, on Monday I had a set of Toyo Proxes installed after contemplating between the Hankook and Toyos. I liked the looks of both...the Hankooks were a little cheaper...but, like someone posted on here, who wants the letters HANKOOK on your tires for everyone to see and ask "who/what is that?" So, I went with the Toyo and I'm glad I did. Nice looking tire and rides well. I'm sure the Hankooks are good tires too! But, Toyo was my choice!
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 04:49 PM
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Hankooks

My HD loves em.
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 04:52 PM
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My buddy Keith has them and said trey're good and should last longer than the F1's, I'll be getting the Hankooks soon. BTW he said they're about 1/8" wider

 

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Old 12-15-2004, 04:56 PM
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More like HanGooks, lol
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by Eds 01 Lightnin
.but, like someone posted on here, who wants the letters HANKOOK on your tires for everyone to see and ask "who/what is that?"
Wow you really care what others "may" say about what make your tires are?
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 06:32 PM
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Hey Keith, Nice pic of your Lightning! Like I've always said to you, the only problem with those Hankooks is that they will go to full boil when you "hit it" with that beast!!
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 08:06 PM
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They work great for a street tire. As for saying HANKOOK on the side I guess the writing GOODYEAR on the side is much better. But hey when you roll into your tire shop for your next set of goodyears in a YEAR you will wish you got the Hankooks. Each to his own. Good Luck.
 
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Old 12-15-2004, 09:43 PM
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I rearry hope zey rast a rot ronger zan Goodyears.

 
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Old 12-16-2004, 12:19 AM
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buying crappy hard tires kills the handling and performance of the truck.

Like the toyos the hankooks look like all show and no go. agressive looking but crappy for performance.

Buy eagle f1's, Nitto's, or BFG's.

Tires are the most important actor in vehicle performance PERIOD. why cheap out?
 
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Old 12-16-2004, 12:32 AM
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Originally posted by Redlightn 02
My buddy Keith has them and said trey're good and should last longer than the F1's, I'll be getting the Hankooks soon. BTW he said they're about 1/8" wider

OMG, what rims are those? Me likey alot.
 
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Old 12-16-2004, 12:35 AM
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OMG, what rims are those? Me likey alot.
Those rims are puketastic. As is alot of other gaudy stuff on that truck. (carbon fiber sticker on tailgate handle - <puke>)
 
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Old 12-16-2004, 12:47 AM
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No one has any feedback on them from a performance stand point that is currently running them? Thanks for the replies thus far.
 
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Old 12-16-2004, 08:35 AM
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Originally posted by MISTERgadget
Those rims are puketastic. As is alot of other gaudy stuff on that truck. (carbon fiber sticker on tailgate handle - <puke>)
You can't even see the tailgate handle in those pics
 
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Old 12-16-2004, 09:00 AM
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Originally posted by MISTERgadget
buying crappy hard tires kills the handling and performance of the truck.

Like the toyos the hankooks look like all show and no go. agressive looking but crappy for performance.

Buy eagle f1's, Nitto's, or BFG's.

Tires are the most important actor in vehicle performance PERIOD. why cheap out?
Compared to the HD's OEM Goodyear GT II's, Hankooks are a major improvement to include cornering, launch, road noise, and wet weather traction.

Don't get me wrong, F1's are good all around tires (rain and snow notwithstanding) however replacing them every 20K miles gets a little salty.

Bob
 


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