Hankook new iON tire, an "EV" tire (not the same as Kinergy GT)

[3sr+buyer]

Looks like Hankook has new "EV" tires, the iON brand ones.

https://www.hankooktire.com/us/en/tirelist/vehicle/electric-vehicle.html

The iON evo AS comes in the typical Tesla Model 3 tire sizes as 3 of the 6 sizes offered, so the Tesla Model 3 is presumably a target market.

These are different from the Kinergy GT that has been seen as the OEM tire on some 2022 Tesla Model 3.

 

[andaconda]

I'm not finding any real reviews from consumers yet on this tire.

 

[kopo]

i cant even find where to buy these yet. Engineering Explained did a good video on them

Everything You Need To Know About Electric Car Tires

 

[GreenHokie]

I’m definitely interested in this new Hankook Ion Evo AS tire. On paper, it looks like it would check a lot of boxes in terms of noise, comfort, efficiency, and durability (mileage rating). The claimed performance is almost too good to be true. So, we shall see. Look forward to seeing/reading some real world reports on this tire.

 

[technoz]

I bought the tires for my model S a month back. Have 500 miles on them and put a review up on youtube. Love Them!!

 

[turns2stone]

I bought the tires for my model S a month back. Have 500 miles on them and put a review up on youtube. Love Them!!

Nice. I'm in Texas, so I'm not sure if those (as all seasons) would be the best choice for me. I will never drive in snow/ice, and have been leaning towards the Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 for my Model 3 AWD with 19" wheels. Those are the only Tesla OEM (I prefer the Tesla specs like acoustic lining, tread width, extra sidewall stability, etc.) summer tires in the 19" size.

 

[jhartbarger]

Nice. I'm in Texas, so I'm not sure if those (as all seasons) would be the best choice for me. I will never drive in snow/ice, and have been leaning towards the Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 for my Model 3 AWD with 19" wheels. Those are the only Tesla OEM (I prefer the Tesla specs like acoustic lining, tread width, extra sidewall stability, etc.) summer tires in the 19" size.

You will love the Ventus S1 EVO3's, I purchased a set back in May 2020 for $473 delivered. In your climate driving at Texas speeds (75-85) efficiency is gonna be about 270-295 Wh/m. I just ordered a set of the iON EVO AS to try out as I have a need for snow use but not bad enough for snow tires.

 

[ucmndd]

I bought the tires for my model S a month back. Have 500 miles on them and put a review up on youtube. Love Them!!

Where on earth did you find them?

 

[turns2stone]

You will love the Ventus S1 EVO3's, I purchased a set back in May 2020 for $473 delivered. In your climate driving at Texas speeds (75-85) efficiency is gonna be about 270-295 Wh/m. I just ordered a set of the iON EVO AS to try out as I have a need for snow use but not bad enough for snow tires.

How did you get them (4?) so cheap?

 

[jhartbarger]

How did you get them (4?) so cheap?

Luck I guess, when I started my search I found them at giga-tires and couldn't pass them up.

 

[jhartbarger]

For anyone looking for this tire the best price I have found is from bbwheels. Tirerack nor none of the big resellers even have it listed yet.

IH01= CAR IH01A = SUV

 

[juanisosa]

Where on earth did you find them?

Hankook Ion Evo As | 245/45R19 102W | Sullivan Tire & Auto Service

This All Season Touring tire comes with a 50,000 Mile Limited Treadlife Warranty and is backed with a 30-day ride guarantee so you can buy with confidence! EVolutionized to perform and last Hankook Part #: 1033203

www.sullivantire.com

This is one option at least.

 

[jhartbarger]

I had my set installed and so far they are much quieter than my Pilot Sport 4 A/S and the rolling resistance is definitely much better, I will be going on a long road trip in a couple weeks so they will get a great break-in for a more in-depth review.

 

[jombolo]

The Ion Evo's are now on DT's website. They are priced a little higher than I would have liked to have seen. I'm very interested in picking these up in a few months, but would love to see some additional reviews. I'm at 4/32 and 5/32 on my Conti LS which have been fine.

 

[jombolo]

Nice. I'm in Texas, so I'm not sure if those (as all seasons) would be the best choice for me. I will never drive in snow/ice, and have been leaning towards the Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 for my Model 3 AWD with 19" wheels. Those are the only Tesla OEM (I prefer the Tesla specs like acoustic lining, tread width, extra sidewall stability, etc.) summer tires in the 19" size.

The new Hankook Ion Evo's have the acoustic foam liner in them as well, just FYI

 

[jhartbarger]

Now they finally get them in....... I guess I can't complain because OUCH! $267? that's $1143 with tax, I guess the bbwheels guys still haven't failed me yet on top of the fact I ordered them and they were delivered the next day.

 

[3sr+buyer]

The Ion Evo's are now on DT's website. They are priced a little higher than I would have liked to have seen.

For the 18" wheel size, it looks like the prices at Discount Tire for OE tires and "EV" tires are:

• $301.00 Michelin Primacy MXM4 (OE)
• $258.00 Hankook ION EVO
• $258.00 Hankook Kinergy GT H436 (OE)
• $248.00 Pirelli P-Zero AS Plus ELECT

 

[Chiefig]

I'm not finding any real reviews from consumers yet on this tire.

My son has them on his X and loves them.

 

[andaconda]

My son has them on his X and loves them.

How much of a hit does it take on range?????

 

[technoz]

Where on earth did you find them?

I found a new set on ebay they weren't available anywhere else. Looks like they are now available at the regular big box store. I have 2000 miles on the tires now they are amazing. So quiet and the acoustic foam looked much more solid than the OEM MXM4's