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

The once-loved Nordfrost 100 cannot be found during the day with fire, Nordmans from Nokian have already disappointed with noise and protruding spikes, and other options (such as Pirelli or Hakki 9) were intimidating due to price or conflicting reviews. I was seriously perplexed by the choice of wheels for the Mondeo 4 (205/60 R16 instead of the recommended 205/55). The selection of this specific model was challenging for a number of reasons, one of which was that it was impossible to locate unambiguous results of comparative tests conducted by any automobile periodicals in which these wheels would take part. I believe that having a variety of perspectives will assist a person in making the best decision for themselves, so I will share what I have observed: Two months and almost 3000 kilometers have elapsed since the car's wheels were finally mounted today. The installation happened without a hitch, and there was no cause for concern regarding the quality of the studding (the departure is uniform, and nothing protrudes at an angle). The first few kilometers make it abundantly evident that the tire is more pleasant than the summer one on which I arrived at the tire fitting shop. On the other hand, the unrolled spikes produce a feeling of rolliness in motion, which fully vanished after around 350 kilometers had been driven. Acoustic comfort, on the other hand, has not changed at all. When it comes to the grip qualities of tires once they have been broken in, acceleration is confident and assertive even when there is loose snow, and yaw is not visible at all, especially when the stabilization system is used. Braking is quite good on all different kinds of terrain; in deep snow, it may drag several meters beneath the chirp of the ABS; nonetheless, you need to realize that driving in winter as well as in May is idiotic because of how unpredictable the weather can be. This technology does not interfere with the work being done in any other driving conditions, which indicates that the capabilities of the wheels are sufficient for the job. However, this hour has not struck yet, so I cannot share any data on wear resistance or my experience in counting spikes in the spring. To summarize, I will state that it is quite doubtful that these tires will be suitable for an enthusiast of dynamic driving, which involves making quick changes in lanes and sudden stops. Those who need confidence behind the wheel in journeys around the city and on the highway may safely count on this model, especially given the fact that they are highly loyal to the budget for the price that they charge.