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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
Grant of petition.
Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) has determined that certain Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 passenger car tires do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles, and part 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping. Hankook filed a noncompliance report dated April 23, 2020. Hankook subsequently petitioned NHTSA on May 19, 2020, for a decision that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety.
This notice announces the grant of Hankook's petition.
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Jayton Lindley, Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), (325) 655-0547, [email protected].
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I. Overview: Hankook has determined that certain Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 size 235/40R18W XL h552 tires do not fully comply with the requirements of paragraph S5.5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles (49 CFR 571.139) and with the labeling requirements of Part 574.
5(a) of part 574, Tire Identification and Recordkeeping (49 CFR 574). Hankook filed a noncompliance report dated April 23, 2020, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Hankook subsequently petitioned NHTSA on May 19, 2020, for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance.
Notice of receipt of Hankook's petition was published with a 30-day public comment period, on March 23, 2021, in the Federal Register (86 FR 15546). No comments were received. To view the petition and all supporting documents log onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at https://www.
regulations.gov/. Then follow the online search instructions to locate docket number “NHTSA-2020-0035.”
II. Tires Involved: Approximately 109 Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 size 235/40R18W XL h552 passenger car tires manufactured on August 17, 2019, and August 18, 2019, are potentially involved.
III. Noncompliance: Hankook explains that the noncompliance is due to a mold error in which the subject tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) with an inverted serial week and year (date code) as required by part 574.5(a) and paragraph S5.5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 139. Specifically, the date code portion of the TIN was printed upside down.
IV. Rule Requirements: Paragraph S5.5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 139, includes the requirements relevant to this petition:
V. Summary of Hankook's Petition: The following views and arguments presented in this section, “V. Summary of Hankook's Petition,” are the views and arguments provided by Hankook and do not reflect the views of the Agency. Hankook describes the subject noncompliance and contends that the noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety.
In support of its petition, Hankook submits the following reasoning:
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The relevant information remains readily identifiable,
2. the Agency has granted a similar petition in the past ( See 81 FR 43708 (Jul. 5, 2016)),
3. the subject tires otherwise meet the marking and performance requirements of FMVSS No. 139, and
4. Hankook is not aware of any consumer complaints, claims, or incidents related to the subject noncompliance.
Hankook's complete petition and all supporting documents are available by logging onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at https://www.regulations.gov and by following the online search instructions to locate the docket number as listed in the title of this notice.
Hankook argues that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, and that its petition to be exempted from providing notification of the noncompliance, as required by 49 U.
S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120, should be granted.
NHTSA's Analysis: The Agency agrees with the petitioner that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety because the nature of the labeling error would not prevent the correct identification of the tires, should the tires be recalled for a performance related noncompliance. In the subject case, the date code portion of the TIN Start Printed Page 6942 is in the correct position, however, the date code is upside down or inverted vertically. The Agency believes that despite the error, the date code is still clearly legible, will not be misunderstood, and may be oriented correctly by rotating or spinning the tire.
VII. NHTSA's Decision: In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA finds that Hankook has met its burden of persuasion that the subject FMVSS No.
139 noncompliance in the affected tires is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. Accordingly, Hankook's petition is hereby granted and Hankook is consequently exempted from the obligation of providing notification of, and a free remedy for, that noncompliance under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120.
NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively, to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this decision only applies to the subject tires that Hankook no longer controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. However, the granting of this petition does not relieve tire distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of the noncompliant tires under their control after Hankook notified them that the subject noncompliance existed.
(Authority: 49 U.S.C. 30118, 30120: delegations of authority at 49 CFR 1.95 and 501.8)
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Tesla has just switched stock 18″ tires for the Model 3 from Michelin Primacy MXM4 to the new Hankook Kinergy GT h536 ones. The tire width, aspect ratio, and rim diameter are the same as before i.e. 235/45/R18 (refer to the visual guide below).
Labeled diagram of how to read tire specifications. Credits: Mechanic Base (read full explanation).The only thing that has changed in the new tire specifications is the Load Index or Carrying Capacity which has been altered from 98 XL to 94 LI.
The load index of 98 refers to 1,653 lbs of carrying capacity and 94 equals 1,477 lbs of capacity (chart below).
This change in Tesla Model 3 stock tires has been first noticed and reported by none other than the tire guru and my friend Ian Pavelko who lives in Montreal Canada. And the specific Model 3 he saw and took pictures of was delivered from the Tesla store in Montreal, Canada — produced at the Fremont factory.
According to Ian, a load index (LI) of 94 is standard for the size and weight capacity of a car like the Tesla Model 3 and 98 XL was not absolutely necessary. Not all tires in 235/45R18 are available with the higher XL load index, but Pavelko has said for years that the 94 Standard Load Index versions still had more than enough capacity to do the job for any version of Model 3, and interestingly Tesla has now officially installed tires with the 94 LI
Advertisement The new Tesla Model 3 Hankook Kinergy GT radial tire on an 18″ Aero Wheel. Credits: Ian Pavelko / Twitter.Breaking Tire News:
Model 3 18” now equipped with Hankook Kinergy GT 235/45/18 94V.
That’s right, load index is a standard 94, not 98 XL.
So for all of you who didn’t believe me the past 4 years when I said it was fine to run a 94 LI in this size, apparently Tesla agrees 😀 pic.twitter.com/E6fIN8alLA
— Mad Hungarian Fully Supports His 🇺🇦 Brethren (@IanPavelko) June 15, 2022
Some questions popped up about these new tires that I asked and other Tesla Community members asked in the discussion thread on Twitter that you can read below. This discussion reveals some interesting information about the weight rating of the front and rear axles of a Tesla Model 3 as well.
Q: So what does this mean? The Tesla is lighter or the Tesla has a lower payload capacity?
A: The lower max load capacity of this tire at 42 PSI – 1477 lbs – still exceeds the highest Gross Axle Weight Rating of any Model 3 built, which is 2839 lbs.
So each tire need only carry 1419.5 lbs.
Q: 1419.5 x 4 is the total capacity?
A: No, that’s only for the rear axle on the few 3’s in 2018/19 that had that higher rating (most are 2771 lbs, so only 1385.5 required per rear wheel/tire).
The front axle rating on all Model 3s to date is 2447 lbs, so each front wheel/tire needs to have 1223.5 lbs rating or higher.
Q: So, all 4 of these tires are the same on the new Model 3, right?
A: Correct
Ian Pavelko via Twitter.
Absolutely
— Mad Hungarian Fully Supports His 🇺🇦 Brethren (@IanPavelko) June 15, 2022
That I do not know, this one was just arrived in the Montréal area.
— Mad Hungarian Fully Supports His 🇺🇦 Brethren (@IanPavelko) June 15, 2022
Interestingly there are no Tesla “T0” homologation markings to be seen, so I’m thinking it may have been a rather sudden switch due to supply issues of ye faithful olde MXM4.
AdvertisementNever tried them personally so I can’t comment directly, reviews out there across different applications seem to be mixed.
— Mad Hungarian Fully Supports His 🇺🇦 Brethren (@IanPavelko) June 16, 2022
A tire purchase website still does not find the Hankook Kinergy GT All-Season tire fit for the Model 3. The price is shown as $197.99 per tire.Good to know! Websites will need to update the specs. pic.twitter.com/cDZXAAjqJc
— Edward Pennington Calderhead (@EPCalderhead) June 15, 2022
The new Tesla Model 3 Hankook Kinergy GT tire is an all-season tire, the price of which I found was $156.63 on Amazon vs. $197.99 Edward found on a website he mentioned in the tweet above.
However, tires shipped with cars from the Tesla factory are equipped with noise-canceling foam which is not available from a third-party tire dealer..png)
It is not confirmed that this change has also been implemented at Giga Shanghai as well which is the only other factory after Fremont where Tesla is producing Model 3 cars. The Hankook Kinergy GT tires are Made in Korea, therefore ideally it is easier and cost-effective to import Korean-made tires to China rather than Michelin Primacy MXM4s that are made in North America.
Tesla has most probably resolved a part of its supply chain issues by switching to Hankook tires for the Tesla Model 3 from Michelin. We might perhaps see the same change for Model Y Standard and Long Range AWD variants in the near future.
Let us know your thoughts about this change by Tesla in the comments section below.
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Rivian R1T electric pickup truckEverything has an expiration date, car tires are no exception. How long can they be used? Can you ride tires that are many years old, but they look quite working? Is it worth saving on tires by buying products that have not yet been used, but have been stored in a warehouse for 5-7 years?
Release date is an important parameter when choosing car tires
These questions at least once arose before the majority of motorists.
We answer them - in detail and in detail. nine0003
The date of manufacture of the tire is always on its sidewall in an oval stamp
Information about when a car tire was produced is placed on its side. You will easily notice an oval stamp with four numbers inside - for example, 1118.
So, we have a tire that “saw the light” in January 2003.
Certification of automobile tires for their sale on the Russian market is carried out by the Department of Transport. Tires without age marking, and in a strictly prescribed form, will not receive a quality certificate. This rule is the same for all tire manufacturers.
See also: Tire marking: deciphering the designations on tires
Drivers change cars at least twice a year.
As a rule, rubber is operated for several years, and then new tires are bought. At the same time, the tread pattern, raw materials, radius are taken into account, but they rarely pay attention to the release date of the product. But it is this information that helps to better understand the condition of the tires and how long they will last.
The older the product, the harder it is. You can determine for yourself whether the tires have begun to age. To do this, pay attention to their side. Did you see small cracks here? This is the first sign of aging. Over the years, these scratches will become deeper, and the tire itself will begin to change color, acquiring a whitish tint on the originally black rubber. nine0003
In the process of aging, black rubber becomes covered with a whitish coating.
Have you noticed similar symptoms on your car tires? So, it's time to change them - you should not pull further, even if the tread does not look worn out. It is dangerous to drive a car with such tires.
The tire is a mixture of chemical compounds. A number of factors influence it: nine0003
Tires can experience different loads, so they have different lifespan, and it is impossible to accurately predict it.
Pay enough attention to the wheels - pay attention to the condition of the tires yourself, and also stop by the service centers. After five years of operation, tire diagnostics should be performed at least once a year. nine0003
See also: What pressure should be in the tires?
The aging process is accelerated by three main factors:
It is important to properly store summer and winter tires, protecting them from threatening external factors. By observing the storage conditions, you prolong the "life" of tires - their elasticity remains at an acceptable level for a long time. nine0003
Tires are quite picky about storage conditions: in order for them to retain their original properties for a long time, they must be stored correctly.
Proper storage is the key to maintaining tire performance.
Storing tires according to the rules is a task that requires control. Therefore, the longer tires lie in stock, the higher the risk that their properties and resources are no longer at that high level. nine0003
The properties of tires, their durability and wear resistance largely depend on the quality of rubber.
Accordingly, they depend on the manufacturer, who selects raw materials for products manufactured under his brand.
Choose tires from trusted and well-known manufacturers
The largest companies are investing huge amounts of money in the development of unique compounds - they are added to rubber, making it as resistant to aging as possible. nine0003
Giving preference to tires from world manufacturers - for example, Nokian, Goodyear or Michelin, you choose high quality, confirmed by time and expert reviews. Under the right conditions of storage and operation, these tires will serve much more than 5 years - their warranty period.
Carefully inspect each tire. Tires should not have any white coating, no scratches, no burrs. Then it is worth checking the products by touch in order to make sure that they are elastic. nine0003
Does the appearance of the tires cause any complaints? This indicates that they were stored correctly, therefore, the performance properties are at the proper level.
If you have tires in front of you that are overtaking the symptoms of aging, it's not worth the risk. Such tires will not last long, and you will waste your money.
There are two sets of tires - both from reliable brands, each with a good view? Then choose the one that is "younger". In this case, the guarantee of proper storage is higher. nine0003
Don't get too hung up on the age of the tires. For example, tires that have just "knocked" two years, show themselves no worse than products that have just entered the market. But! They must initially be of good quality, that is, from manufacturers whose reputation is beyond doubt. Should inspire confidence and appearance - without cracks and whitish coating. Well, you have the right to ask for a discount on two-year-old tires.
Expert advice will help you choose the right tires and keep them in working condition for a long time. nine0003
Just putting in new tires is not an option, they will also quickly become worthless. Choose high-quality tires, observe their storage and maintenance conditions - and then they will not let you down.
2 reviews Igor nine0003
Tires Hankook K117A Ventus S1 Evo 2 SUV
Advantages
Quality, price, design.
Defects
Not found.
I approached the choice of tires thoroughly and the choice justified itself.
Tires hold the road perfectly, in a rut behaves stably, does not throw out and does not lead to the side. At speeds above 100 km / h, they do not become noisier and the music and voice do not need to be raised. With rain of any intensity and reasonable speeds, the tires behave like on dry pavement, hydroplaning was not observed. Braking on wet and dry pavement is crisp, smooth and controlled. During the operation never worked email. car helpers. nine0003
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1 review Alexander
Tires Hankook W452 Winter I cept RS2 nine0003
Advantages
Excellent!
Disadvantages
No
Everything is prompt, well done guys! Prosperity, advice on the selection of everything is fine! All my questions were answered quickly and clearly.
Thank you
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5 reviews Paul nine0003
Tires Hankook K120 Ventus V12 Evo 2
Advantages
Quiet
Thank you very much, great price! Special thanks to the manager Fokin Denis, I have never met more savvy and competent specialists!
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7 reviews Alexey nine0003
Tires Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco
Liked the rubber! Before this, I went to Cordiante sport1, compared to it K425 is softer and quieter.
Size 185/60R14.
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9 reviews yuri nine0003
Tires Hankook K115 Ventus Prime 2
Advantages
braking pothole resistance
buy people you won't regret braking super and in rain and dry noise I can't say native insulation to fame caught sharp deep pits no cuts or bumps 100% satisfied as I spend I will buy it
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7 reviews Irina
Tires Hankook RW08 Dynapro i cept
Long doubted the choice of tires.
I talked to all my friends, the price was very bribed. There were practically no reviews on the Internet. I took a risk and bought it. Departure of the winter is very satisfied, the ice is not felt at all, you drive like on dry asphalt. The grip is excellent, the brakes are good, they never let me down. In the snow it's normal, in the wet snowy snow "chacha" buzzing. nine0003
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16 reviews Seryoga
Tires Hankook K424 Optimo ME02 nine0003
Good day to all of you! My words are written to Hankook optimo 215/65 R16 tires. In August 2011, I purchased these tires in Taganrog.
There was a choice: NOKIAN or HANKOOK. The choice fell on Korea, the end of vacation, the financial side. The path is not close 4500km. Taganrog - Novy Urengoy, The loading of the minivan is the most complete. I left with caution, I was especially afraid of rain in the north, where the road surface is concrete slabs. The most interesting - what he was afraid of - he got caught. Last 250 km. where only concrete, pouring rain. Not a downpour - but nonetheless! Northerners know how it sometimes happens! I was very surprised by the behavior of the car on such a road. My minivan, loaded to victory, confidently held on to the road, like a glove, at speeds up to 120 km / h. Faster on such roads go or extreme or those who are late from vacation. Now the mileage of this kit, as of October 2013, is more than 20,000 km. Wear is minimal. In a word, tires for all 100. Already ordered a winter kit from the same manufacturer. Hope they don't let you down! nine0003
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11 reviews Vladimir
Tires Hankook K415 Optimo nine0003
Advantages
Stands on Kia Sportage3 with all-wheel drive since 2013, dimension 225/60 r17, made in Hungary.
For five full years has passed 100,000 km. Good grip on both dry and wet roads. The maximum weight of balancing weights is 15-30g. No bumps or cord breaks.
Disadvantages
Medium noise level. Only for good roads. just for summer. nine0003
I will buy the same one.
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21 reviews Ivan
Tires Hankook RF10 Dynapro ATm nine0003
Advantages
size does not cause problems in any pneuma position.
Very quiet tires, up to 130 did not notice discomfort for the ears. The car looks serious. Haven't left asphalt yet.
Defects
Not noticed yet
I'm glad I bought it in this store. And the price and service are great!
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15 reviews Dmitriy
Tires Hankook RT03 Dynapro MT
Advantages
Holds the track well at speeds up to 130, did not check again.
It behaves perfectly on the ground and sand (before that there was a BFG-AT, there is something to compare with), wear-resistant and relatively not noisy.
Disadvantages
Slightly increases braking distance on wet pavement.
Good tires for every day, while allowing you not to be afraid to move off the road wherever you want on the weekend. nine0003
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59 reviews Michael
Tires Hankook W409 Winter i Pike nine0003
tires are not bad in terms of price-quality ratio, I drive for a month, they helped me out a couple of times.
With a sharp acceleration, the spikes are in place
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2 reviews
Tires Hankook RH06 Ventus ST nine0003
Inherited with a Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. Haven't ridden in the winter yet, in the warm season it has proved to be excellent. Rubber is for asphalt only. She has nothing to cling to in the mud. In the rain it behaves like on a dry road. In case of emergency braking, it is better to hold on to the steering wheel more tightly, otherwise you can fly out through the windshield, it stops the car very quickly. He does not like the track, the car is constantly trying to jump where, you need to catch it.
Perhaps this is due to the characteristics of the suspension and the dead steering damper. On smooth roads it rides amazingly. There is no noise from it at all, neither on asphalt nor on a primer. The rubber is excellent, it's a pity that it is not in the original grand size, I have 255/50/17 - it's harsh. In short, with these tires, the car steers, brakes, and accelerates very well. I recommend. nine0003
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2 reviews
Tires Hankook K107 Ventus S1 Evo
205/55/16 Bought specifically for aggressive driving. I am completely satisfied: the grip is excellent both in dry and wet, they do not float when heated.
50 km of continuous movement at a speed of 220 were excellent. Quiet. Of the relative disadvantages - average wear resistance, otherwise excellent - I recommend. nine0003
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1 review
Tires Hankook W310 Winter i cept Evo
winter-asphalt = 5 points is especially good below -10 * and further (soft side and sole) / winter - rolled snow = 3 points (due to the lack of a sharp edge, it slips into a rut and also reluctantly does not come out) / winter-loose snow = 4- (small and shallow drawing)/winter-ice=3-. All of the above was tested in size 245/70-16 on a 2 ton jeep. Conclusion: rubber is rusty but not for heavy jeeps, I would recommend it for cars and crossovers in large cities where reagents are generously poured.
It is convenient to install already in the fall and remove it in the middle of spring, since the rubber does not eat much at + on asphalt. Also a good option for those who save money - I would call it "SMART" ALL-SEASON! for reference: he himself "flew" near Tula into pure ice with a side wind (speed-70-80!) Experience-21 years. He went into a ditch 2.5 meters - at least henna to the car, since he managed to "screw it up". Saved one-size rubber (chubby)-torn off the discs, and therefore not rolled over. Watts! nine0003
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11 reviews Denis
Tires Hankook W605 Winter i cept nine0003
Pros
Great tires! Soft, not noisy, just right for the city.
Defects
Not found
Skated 2 seasons. I will install on the third. When they were washed in the tire shop in the spring, they looked like new, at least sell them again!
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nine0146 3 reviews AlexanderTires Hankook K114 Ventus ME01
Advantages
The car on this rubber keeps the road very well, both on dry and wet pavement. I drove through puddles (for a test) of aquaplaning .
.. there is absolutely nothing))) nine0003
Disadvantages
A bit noisy. ((( Before that, there were Nokia tires, rubber was much quieter.
I really liked the rubber, the price corresponds to the quality. For the winter I will put the same but already studded.
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26 reviews Nicholas nine0003
Tires Hankook W419 Winter i Pike RS
Advantages
Holds the road well on ice, reliable fastening of spikes, balanced with a small amount of weights
Disadvantages
Noisy at high speeds
In terms of price and quality, quite decent tires
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10 reviews Sergey
Tires Hankook RW11 i Pike nine0003
Advantages
Holds a dry road at positive and negative temperatures perfectly.
Quiet. For 3 months of operation, all the spikes are in place. Price quality.
Disadvantages
Unsatisfactory braking distance on slippery roads. Disgustingly holds turns in wet packed snow or deep wet porridge.
I bought tires 275/65/18 in November and immediately changed my shoes. Drove more than 10,000 km on new tires. November went without snow until the end of December. It keeps excellent dry and wet roads at positive temperatures, the track is felt, but not significantly. The noise practically does not differ from the summer, it is quiet. The pins are all in place. But, it snowed. Wet, rolled snow or porridge with sleet - in a straight line and with little maneuvering, rebuilding - excellent, but in sharp turns on narrow streets, the speed has to be reduced to a minimum. The car becomes completely out of control.
Before that, I went to Nokian Hakkapeliitta, the difference is significant. I had to adjust to the most accurate driving style. At temperatures below zero, the handling is excellent, the braking distance is worse compared to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta. On a slippery road in front of me, a car braked sharply, it stopped, and I began to slide, since there was an opportunity to go to the left. In the yards on the ice - excellent. Deep snow is great. In general, rubber is not bad in terms of price-quality ratio. When operating at low temperatures on slippery roads, the driving style must be careful. More distance on the tracks, the minimum speed in the corners. nine0003
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4 reviews Michael
Tires Hankook H730 Optimo 4S nine0003
Advantages
performs well on snow (uphill-downhill), on ice (uphill-downhill), in mud.
