J*C*M
Traveller
I'm posting in this section because I drive a 2005 Tacoma, and because there is no tires section. I'm new to the board though, so if the mods want to move this, go for it.
So I just replaced my worn out BFG A/T's, which everyone knows all about, with a set of Hankook ATM's. Both in a 285/75R16.
Prior to buying tires i did the normal searching and pricing. I really liked my BFG A/T's, but since they are among the most expensive tires on the market, I figured i would look around a bit more. The Hankook ATM's sprung out due to the price point, about $65 less then the BFG A/T.
I wasn't able to find much on here (or TTORA where i'm also a member), but the general reviews I was able to find were, with only one exception, absolutely great. Everyone seems to love these tires.
After only one day of driving i'm beginning to see why. The dry highway traction was just as expected. Today the sky opened up and gave me the chance to test the wet highway traction. ABOVE REPROACH. I'm very impressed. Being in San Antonio, when it rains we instantly have massive amounts of fast moving water, occasionally rather deep, covering the roads. The handling was very predictable, i experienced no hydroplaning, and just to test them a little more directly, i slammed on the brakes coming down a hill which looked more like a river at the moment, the tires bit down through the water and a came to a stop much faster then i expected.
More To Follow. Over the next month I'll have a chance to test them on a good variety of terrain between here and DC.
So I just replaced my worn out BFG A/T's, which everyone knows all about, with a set of Hankook ATM's. Both in a 285/75R16.
Prior to buying tires i did the normal searching and pricing. I really liked my BFG A/T's, but since they are among the most expensive tires on the market, I figured i would look around a bit more. The Hankook ATM's sprung out due to the price point, about $65 less then the BFG A/T.
I wasn't able to find much on here (or TTORA where i'm also a member), but the general reviews I was able to find were, with only one exception, absolutely great. Everyone seems to love these tires.
After only one day of driving i'm beginning to see why. The dry highway traction was just as expected. Today the sky opened up and gave me the chance to test the wet highway traction. ABOVE REPROACH. I'm very impressed. Being in San Antonio, when it rains we instantly have massive amounts of fast moving water, occasionally rather deep, covering the roads. The handling was very predictable, i experienced no hydroplaning, and just to test them a little more directly, i slammed on the brakes coming down a hill which looked more like a river at the moment, the tires bit down through the water and a came to a stop much faster then i expected.
More To Follow. Over the next month I'll have a chance to test them on a good variety of terrain between here and DC.
