Review on Hankook Tire K424 (Optimo ME02) 195/60 R15 88H summer by Wiktor Pozna ᠌

Auto: VW Bora 1,8T Tire size: 195, 65, 15 I bought it in the spring, I really wanted comfort without a strong loss in handling - I got exactly what I wanted! Very satisfied! BUT as soon as they changed their shoes, they didn’t really like it, it was as if it was hard. It was worth getting behind the wheel the next day . just a delight, at first I didn’t even believe that the car was driving, there was no sound in the cabin (with the windows closed of course). A slight noise is noticeable only on heavily worn asphalt (when stones protrude from the pavement) Cracked on the pavement swallows with quiet slaps, but in the pits more is already noticeable, BUT it's not surprising - it's not magical :). In general: it is pleasant and easy to operate, up to 120-140 km / h I don’t feel any noise at all, at higher speeds, it’s already noticeable. Manageability is quite adequate! At the moment I have not found a replacement for her. I would like to note that fakes are being sold for this model, be careful, I think that’s why there are bad reviews here . My tires cost almost 100 tanks per wheel (Karaganda), I don’t regret the money spent on THIS rubber. I have not been using it for a long time, so I will write about the service life later. P / S: I was rushing around in the choice of rubber for a long time, I read what they write about this one, and I'm glad I chose it, that's why I'm writing a review! Thanks to previous reviewers ;)! Addendum from 08/19/13: Ran 10,000 miles on this tire! I am still not upset by the choice - everything is fine and at a speed of 160 km / h the rubber runs perfectly. The only thing - I got into a CRUEL pit at the exit from Karaganda, and a hernia popped up on the right front wheel! The wheels are good enough new, so I bought a new one and am satisfied further :), in general, softness, whatever one may say, has not big disadvantages in wear resistance . In general, I will not call this rubber weak, I have met a lot, but in other cases everything is just class ! My rating is still a solid five!