Model 3 to get Hankook Tires

[FlatSix911]

The Hankook EVO 12 is one of my favorite performance tires.

 

[hockeythug]

There will a non "low profile" normal width tire option on these things right? Or do you need them to maintain the range?

 

[Zoomit]

There will a non "low profile" normal width tire option on these things right?

Yes--See this thread for more details Standard Wheel/Tire Size for Model 3

Bottomline: 235/45-18 tires and 18 x 8.0 wheels

 

[2018 Steve]

I would vote for 245x45x18 for two reasons. This size is almost identical to the wider, lower profile 20" rim tires (as reported by Motor Trend)), in overall diameter. Also, there is a larger selection of this size vs the 235X45X18 tire. source: Tire Rack

 

[Zoomit]

I would vote for 245x45x18 for two reasons. This size is almost identical to the wider, lower profile 20" rim tires (as reported by Motor Trend)), in overall diameter. Also, there is a larger selection of this size vs the 235X45X18 tire. source: Tire Rack

Well, we can hope for whatever we want, but I sincerely doubt the standard tire would be wider than the front tire of the large wheel/tire option. For the S and X, the standard tire widths match the optional front tire width, which should be the 235s we've seen.

In addition 245 is starting to be a pretty wide standard tire for a car this size, especially one that is trying to be efficient. The standard S tires are 245s and that car is a lot heavier than the Model 3.

As long as they have an OEM tire available, I don't think the aftermarket selection will affect their choice. Tire sizes evolve over time and if they're putting out 300k of these cars a year, or more, the tire manufacturers will respond to meet the demand for that tire size.

 

[hockeythug]

Yes--See this thread for more details Standard Wheel/Tire Size for Model 3

Bottomline: 235/45-18 tires and 18 x 8.0 wheels

Nice. On my Volvo I currently have 16 x 6.5 wheels so it won't be that bad of a price increase for tires.

 

[Twincam23]

good choice. i've had good experiences with Hankook tires.

 

[plug]

AAAAK...what about Michelin SuperSports?

 

[Zoomit]

They wouldn't be on the standard all-season wheel package (obviously). I'd guess they'll still be on the 20" wheels.

 

[Skotty]

Funny...I've never even heard of Hankook.

Back in my day and world, the good brands were Pirelli, Michelin, Good Year, BFGoodrich, and Yokohama. The marginal brands were Firestone, Continental, Dunlop, and Bridgestone. The other brands were generally not well known. I honestly don't think I've ever heard of Hankook before. Strange.

 

[igotzzoom]

Funny...I've never even heard of Hankook.

Back in my day and world, the good brands were Pirelli, Michelin, Good Year, BFGoodrich, and Yokohama. The marginal brands were Firestone, Continental, Dunlop, and Bridgestone. The other brands were generally not well known. I honestly don't think I've ever heard of Hankook before. Strange.

Hankook is a large and reputable Korean brand that is now original installation on many brands, including Ford, Kia and Hyundai.

 

[Skotty]

Hankook is a large and reputable Korean brand that is now original installation on many brands, including Ford, Kia and Hyundai.

Well, I have to admit, there is a lot of surprisingly good stuff coming out of South Korea. Some good tires wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Sharkbait]

Switched from Michelin to Hankook on the Lexus LS and couldn't be happier. Saved a lot $$$ as well.

 

[SMSMD]

AAAAK...what about Michelin SuperSports?

Obviously Hankook closed the BID by offering a good deal to TESLA than Michelin

 

[1208]

Whatever is cheapest, to bring costs down.

 

[SMSMD]

Funny...I've never even heard of Hankook.
I honestly don't think I've ever heard of Hankook before. Strange.

FYI

 

[Mad Hungarian]

Hello all,
As some of you may recall, in order to camp out in the frosty parking lot of Tesla Montreal back in March for the Model 3 reservation event I had put together a tent with custom evolution graphics. Quite a number of you asked if I could produce a T-shirt with those same graphics. It's taken a while, but it's finally here!
At the same time I thought this could also serve the larger cause of raising funds for some great non-profit EV advocacy groups. Therefore $6 from every item sold will be donated to Plug In America, EMC and AVEQ.
Items will be available to order through Teespring until May 29th, and if we can hit at least 50 pcs per model they will be shipping thereafter.
Here's the direct link to the Model 3 version.
You can view the whole family here.
Hope they meet with everyone's approval!

 

[RangerRick]

My VW Jetta came with Hankooks as well and I liked them a lot until I wore hem out.

 

[jsanford]

Is anyone able to report on how they stand up to rain, standing water on freeways and deep, sharp potholes?

 

[tdelta1000]

Hankook is a respectable brand some great tires to boot. I've used them on several cars and them all out performed the OEM tires.