The new tread depth should be 10/32 (5/16). Hankook has a 30 day trial so if there's something wrong with the tires they say they'll replace them.
From their specs page:
- Tread Depth(32nds) 10.0
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Hankook new iON tire, an "EV" tire (not the same as Kinergy GT)
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From their specs page:
jhartbarger
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I got the diamondpattern. Damn. These make the MXM4 really 20 year old tech which they indeed are. What a ride!
I wonder why some have the diamond and some don't. I remember when it was first mentioned and I thought to myself that is ugly how did I miss that on my set? I walked out and looked and I didn't have the diamonds.
jhartbarger
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The grip level is not as good as my EVO3's but almost as good as my AS4
Kelr316
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I just had the Hankook IONS mounted to my 20” wheels. Initial impressions are they are quiet, handling and ride seem good. I’ll have to wait and see how they are in the rain. I run dedicated tires in the winter so won’t have any winter driving feedback.
jombolo
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I just ordered these at DT and hoping to get installed next week. Simple-Tire.com has these on sale and DT price matched.
I had them on my Model 3 and returned them, thanks to the 30 Day Trial policy. The tires were good, if not for the fact that I had the Kinergy GT on my second M3 and these did not match up. The EVO AS has a fantastic steering response but then at the same time, it is whinier/noisier at highways speeds on weathered concrete roads, and which sadly makes up for most of my driving.
jombolo
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jombolo
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The 19" iONs on our MY have just finished the first bit of breaking in at 677 miles. My spouse does the driving and says they're quieter except when they're not (like when driving over a clump of road salt) and feel a bit stiff when cold. Mostly the same as the Continentals. It's too early to make an efficiency calls.
z0lt3c
Tesla Solar
Just an FYI. Picked up a set of Hankook iON evo AS for my Model S from Walmart.
They seem to have these tires mislisted (some sizes). The title says 102T but the tire is actually 102W.
In my size they were priced at $204 a tire, with free shipping when everyone else wants $290+ a tire. Plus you get a $70 rebate on 4.
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They seem to have these tires mislisted (some sizes). The title says 102T but the tire is actually 102W.
In my size they were priced at $204 a tire, with free shipping when everyone else wants $290+ a tire. Plus you get a $70 rebate on 4.
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So far I like them! They are smooth and quiet. Efficiency seems to be improved, though I haven’t done the math yet. Overall I am happy with them.
GreenHokie
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Add me to the list. Just got these installed last week. Definitely a noticeable/significant improvement over my OE Conti ProContacts. As others have said, these ION Evo’s are very smooth and quiet, especially at very high speeds. Also, mine does not have the diamond side pattern. So, they look as good/great as they feel. Highly recommended!!
Thanks for the heads-up. The purchase period is from 20-March until 21-May-2023. The iON rebate is $100.
Silicon Desert
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Sounds familiar. I got the 20" staggered HK ION AS SUV tires on my older MX. So far about 1,200 miles on them during an interstate trip to San Diego and back to Reno In the past, I did not measure the inside noise with a db meter on the OEM tires years ago, but I did measure it on my last set of Pirelli tires (when new) that lasted 32,500 miles and still could get another 3,000 or more miles, but I don't like to push the life on long road trips across the USA.
These new Hankook tires measured about 4 db less noise than the older Pirelli tires on the same stretch of road under the same conditions and varying speed from 50 to 80 mph. Even without the meter, my ears told me immediately they were quieter than my last set of tires or the OEM ones, but hey, maybe I am just getting deafer in my old age
Handling: My experience is not important or even valid since I don't push the Tesla. My thrill days are long behind me.
As for the efficiency, I think it is too early to tell because of only driving 1200 miles and due to other variances, such as external temperature, etc. Along the same route under approximate same ambient temperature, no AC/heat usage, and similar speed, I registered 319 Wh per mile vs average 334 on my previous tires.
Silicon Desert
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hmmm, doesn't bother us. We are looking at other things than the tires.Why did Hankook have to go and put that ugly diamond pattern on the sidewall
But to answer the question, it depends on the specific sub-set of tires that are bought. It is not on all the tires of that brand.Grip and steering response are good but not as good as my PSAS4. Rolling resistance, comfort, and NVH however are greatly improved over the PSAS4. I'd say the rolling resistance, comfort, and NVH is comparable to the OEM MXM4 but grip is significantly improved. No regrets on sacrificing a little grip for all of the comfort amenities. 3300 miles on the tires so far.
Looks great in personWhy did Hankook have to go and put that ugly diamond pattern on the sidewall
Silicon Desert
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Well, just to clarify your statement. The $100 rebate is not on all of the ION tires. The ION SUV version does not have a rebate, but the other ION AS versions do.Thanks for the heads-up. The purchase period is from 20-March until 21-May-2023. The iON rebate is $100.
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