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- There was a cost in the past!
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- Six-month payment plan increased from $16,000 to $24,000.
Hankook Tire Winter i*Pike RS2 W429 215/50 R17 95T Review
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4.1
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Description of Hankook Tire Winter i*Pike RS2 W429 215/50 R17 95T
The price is valid when buying 4 pcs.
The Hankook iPike RS2 winter tire, like the model of the now previous generation, is designed for passenger cars. It is characterized by improved traction on slippery surfaces, braking efficiency and reliability in difficult road conditions.
Newly developed tread patternThe key difference between this tire and the first generation iPike RS is the tread pattern. Its design remained symmetrical and directional, but the shape, size and arrangement of the elements changed significantly. The central part contains larger intersecting blocks. This noticeably optimizes the distribution of the external load across the contact patch in this area, thereby providing better grip stability.
In the shoulder areas, the blocks, on the contrary, noticeably decreased in size, and their number increased due to this. This solution improves the performance of the tread during longitudinal accelerations, and also makes it easier to get out of a rut covered with snow.
Several types of sipes Like its predecessor, the tread of this tire contains several thousand so-called “3D lamellas” of narrow slots with 3-axis facets on the vertical walls. But at the same time, the shape and layout of these elements have been significantly changed. The lamellas in the central part are directed at a sharper angle relative to the movement. This significantly improves directional stability on slippery surfaces.
A significant part of the slots has a classic straight shape for such elements. Such lamellae are located in the central part at a slight angle. This solution improves longitudinal grip on wet surfaces by not only creating high and long edges, but also directing water into one of the nearby drainage grooves.
Optimized stud pattern The next major innovation is the stud pattern. The number of longitudinal rows formed by them is not 10, as before, but 12. The spikes are located closer to the center of the tread, i.e., they are distributed more evenly over its entire area. This solution significantly improves the stability of grip on icy surfaces.
Improved tread pattern The tread pattern of the tire contains a large number of tread grooves. A significant part of them is located at an acute angle, which makes it possible to use the rotation of the wheel to drain water and its mixture with snow. In the shoulder areas at the intersection with the transverse grooves, the tread has the ability to compact and retain snow, further enhancing grip.
The main features of the Hankook W429 i Pike RS2: optimized tread pattern with massive blocks in the central part, increasing the stability of grip properties;
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Pros
- Time has already put this brand's rubber through its paces, and while the native species is still alive and well, only about 90–95% of the spikes remain intact. After wearing the same pair of shoes with a native rubber tread for seven years, I realized it was time for an upgrade. The creation date of these brand-new tires is the first day of the next 21 years.
Pros
- You require controllability, and that applies to any surface within reason. (Parallel thinking is a normal cognitive process!). In the spring, I did a lot of driving on dry asphalt, on the highway, and I decided I wouldn't bother counting the spikes. I swapped out my footwear and double-checked it; everything seems to be in order, and the tread is OK (season 2 in the photo). We never got mired down. Crushes ice and snow the way they should be!
Cons
- For the cost, I can't think of any negatives. For the sake of those with acute hearing, I will state this: there is noise, without judgment. But they're thorns, not roses!
Pros
- Snow that is loose and fluffy, 4.5 Snow porridge ice 5/5 ⅘ 5.0/5.0 Wet pavement Cracked and crumbling pavement 5/5 Quietness 4/5 Gets you out of a bind in the snow.
Cons
- Floats above +5 degrees Celsius.
Pros
- Season 2's new and improved grip prevents spikes from flying off at high speeds.
Cons
- Keeping it a secret
Pros
- That was some serious zapping and handling.
Cons
- It makes some noise on the road, but not as much as other winter tires with spikes.
Pros
- 1) The cost is not the most expensive. 2) The spikes' noise level is moderate 3) rides really nicely in the snow 4) Good braking on "porridge" and asphalt
Cons
- The entry to the booties is made of slightly pliable rubber for braking on ice.
Pros
- Price
Cons
- Noise
Pros
- Price. Comfort. Hook. Paddling through the snow. Not noisy.
Pros
- 1) Price! Only 2,700 for a wheel that is 175/65/14. 2) Able to walk on ice even when there is no snow. Bring the flames under control! And if there is no snow on the ice and there are ruts, then you can very famously enter the turn, and the ice will ruffle but it will still hold. 3) Extremely peaceful, although the needles penetrate deeply. A good tire that is even better considering its low cost.
Cons
- 1) Track! Be careful. 2) A sidewall that is softer than the profile. 3) It makes little difference in the snow, particularly while turning curves.
Pros
- Similar to the appropriate pattern and spikes.
Cons
- Not for use on icy asphalt or snow that has been rolled.
Pros
- Good control and a reasonable amount of sidewall strength.
Cons
- blunt spines
Pros
- Tenderness, tenacity, and noisy perseverance
Cons
- Not disclosed during the current season
Pros
- The handling is consistent regardless of whether the road is snowy or ice. Acceptable cost. Do not attempt to tan in really cold weather.
Cons
- Did not make it public.
Pros
- Excellent control and braking performance on ice; does not become obstinate when exposed to cold; nicely balanced; does not strike.
Cons
- When there is a thick layer of snow on the road, it begins to scour more forcefully and will eventually skid. The protection has not been cleaned properly. After the break-in, the noise level increased.
