Review on Hankook Tire Winter i*Pike RS2 W429 215/50 R17 95T by Mateusz Trzmiel ᠌

Name: Hankook Tire Winter i*Pike RS2 W429 215/50 R17 95T
Item: Hankook Tire Winter i*Pike RS2 W429 215/50 R17 95T
Rating: 4

May 13, 2023

All is well, liked the product, didn't buy it for nothing.

12/01/2022 Bought Hankook Winter i Pike RS2 W429 91T in size 205/55/16, installed on Skoda Octavia. Went running spikes in urban areas. While asphalt. According to the sound at the beginning of the movement, a pleasant chirping rustling, at 40-60 of its spikes is almost inaudible, it is much more clearly audible past the studded ones passing by. Tread noise increases from 60 to 80. This is normal for winter tires. Soft yet manageable. Almost summer Michelin (there is something to compare). After a run of 500 it will be possible to evaluate better. Let's look at the thorns in the spring. Before that, 22 years on friction, Now we need to try the spikes. Apparently, the price / quality will correspond to reviews and hopes.

Pros

With regards to Hankook rubber, I can say that I am satisfied with it. I drove it around Hong Kong from 12/01/2022 to 12/05/2022 - 235 km. And on asphalt, and on snowy porridge, and on ice, it walks confidently, does not throw, does not lead. The sidewall is not as rigid as the Bridgestone. The spikes sit deep. Because of this, she is a cross between Velcro and eminent spikes.

Cons

Deficiencies only in the heads can be with a too confident driving style. Velcro, even spikes - winter does not change the laws of physics. If it's slippery on your feet, then why are people sure that there are no wheels .