Hi all

I'm in the market for 4 new tyres and, which would you choose, Hankook or General ?

Am thinking these 2 as they offer a slight all season benefit and are relatively well priced but with good online reviews.

Anyone have direct experience of either / both?

Thanks

Carl

I was thinking the same way. I had General Grabber UHPs on my P38 and they were excellent. I also read really good things about the Hankook Ventus ST. Sizing options on the 20" for the FFRR meant less choice however as I wanted the standard 255/50 set up so I ended up going standard with the Pirelli Scorpions. Happy so far. 2012 5.0L S/C
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3.6 TDV8
4.4 HSE
P38 4.6 HSE
Classic 3.9
90 County
Series3 Lightweight

I thought about keeping standard size but really liked the AB wheels of the RRS so have gone that route with 275/45/20 tyres which gives a lot more choice.

I'm swaying towards the Hankook on the basis that they look less chunky (off road like) and reviews suggest quieter but I'm torn because the General appear to be better in winter.

Not sure I want chunky looking tyres on my Range Rover though

The UHPs I had on my P38 looked fantastic. Not chunky at all - actually I thought quite road biased. Very smooth and totally quiet. They are directional so you can't change them around so you'll need a standard spare. 2012 5.0L S/C
Previous:
3.6 TDV8
4.4 HSE
P38 4.6 HSE
Classic 3.9
90 County
Series3 Lightweight

Ok thanks, back to being totally unsure then haha

Cant offer any advice but keep us posted what you go for? I'll be in the market for new tyres not long into the new year so will be going through the same dilemma

Carl

I havent had but have heard many good reports on the Hankook and they last for ages. If you do a search (to use Scareys expression) you will find a tyre survey on here and Hankook came tops  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

Cheers googsy2, i tried but couldnt find the poll, do you have a link?.

googsy2 is right about the survey and Hankook Ventus ST coming out top. The survey was on 'the other place'. Rangerovers.net. 2012 5.0L S/C
Previous:
3.6 TDV8
4.4 HSE
P38 4.6 HSE
Classic 3.9
90 County
Series3 Lightweight

I've got 275/40/20 Hankook Ventus ST's on my Cayenne and have found them to be excellent so far...

Very good in all weather conditions including the snow we had last year and are wearing very well...

I have driven 15K miles since fitting them, still got 5mm of tread with even wear across the tyre..........

carlos50 wrote:

Cheers googsy2, i tried but couldnt find the poll, do you have a link?.

Thanks Paulo, its good to hear they perform well, do they offer good handling? A few reviews suggest the General Grabbers have a flexible sidewall which you can feel in bends, not sure I like the sound of that?

The Hankook is starting to win the war I think

If you haven't seen this site, check it out, very interesing results for every brand of tyre:

http://www.tyretest.com/4x4_tyres/index.html

cheers MY2007 Vogue SE TDV8 - Tonga Green / Sand
MY2005 Discovery 3 - Silver / Biege

These look like a really good all season tyre for 20" Range Rover rims:

Hankook Ventus ST RH06 265/50 R20 112W

Gaz does the extra 10mm make difference as i thought the stock was 255/50/20

thanks
Niel