Hancock tires

[Jskane125]

I have a 2020 Expedition with the heavy duty tow package. 17,000 miles. Just go it inspected and they said that they ores are heavily worn. They are the Hankook tires. I tow a 5700lb rv trailer 5-7 times a year and occasionally a long trip. I do any off road driving. I check air before each trip.

I imagine towing can wear tires, but I would expect more mileage. I think they said 5-6/32 already.

Is this typical? Hate to buy new tires every. 17k miles. Recommendations for better tires?

 

[sjwhiteley]

Incorrect pressure, especially while towing can prematurely wear tires. Driving habits will also change the wear rate.

Having said that, changing out the OEM tires is not a bad thing. Get better tires, and you will be happier. I don't have a recommendation from experience, but there are a few threads on here regarding tires (Michelin Defender may be a good option).

 

[TheDoug]

I do not tow like you do but I only got 27k out of mine. I will never buy hancooked again.

 

[Fastcar]

I've them to be a POS no matter the application.

 

[TX-EXPMAX]

My 2019 is sitting at 30k and the OE Hankooks are pretty much toast. Plenty of threads out there with the consensus being that they're mediocre tires at best. Michelin Defenders are by far the most popular choice but i think the tread is softer than others which could cause the wear issue. If you're towing more, the bridgestone alenzas are another option. still a good tire but might not ride quite as smoothly as the defenders would.

 

[cptbligh]

Check out the Michelin LTX. Had them on an Escalade previously and they were great

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[Emilner]

The stock tires are outright dangerous in rain and snow/ice. I replaced mine at 30k miles and they had 50% tread left but I couldn't believe the difference with my new defenders. I just pulled in after driving 120 miles of which 60-70 were upstate NY where we are having a nasty ice storm. Truck was planted the whole time and only 2-3 times did I even feel them break traction for a fraction of a second. Considering how many other vehicles I saw spinning sideways (and some leaving the road) I was very pleased.

 

[keny01998]

Another voucher for Michelin Defender LTX tires. I just ditched my Hankook two weeks ago and the Michelin tires have great performance in the snow storm we just got.

 

[spotdog14]

We replaced ours when we bought out our lease. The OEM tires are garbage. We threw on a set of BFG Trail Terrain and have been extremely happy with them.

 

[GlennSullivan]

Ive run the Michelin LTX M/S and current Defender LTX on 3 different Expeditions. These are both great tires. The Defender is the newer version of essentially the same tire. The Defender does have a slightly deeper (new) tread depth. I believe this is because the tread compound on the Defender is slightly softer (providing better wet and winter traction). The deeper depth on the newer / softer tire should essentially provide the same number of miles than the older shallower, harder M/S.

I have found both tires to be good in the snow on the 4x4 Expeditions, while providing a smooth and quiet summer ride.

 

[Aspen03]

I'm in a 2nd gen and seldom tow but I just had my defenders mounted earlier this week, that night we got 8" of snow. Might has well have been driving a tank. Not one wheel slip and no abs engagement when I took the kids sledding. Roads were not plowed at the time. I only have about 100mi on them but they have been great on road noise, comfort and handling so far.

 

[gural]

Every thing depends were / what condition Ypur are driving
For wintertime i got orginal 18" with Michellin tires (with snow and moud symbols)
and thay are great

for summer time i got 20" hancook tires - much more quaiter better for highway

I got the same (winter+summer) packages in all cars

But winter we got snow and high minuses and during summer almost no rain and high temp
Especially when i go sout th Spain or Greece

 

[haviland]

2017 Expy with tow package and 43k. My Hankook tires have a pretty aggressive tread and have been good. Just got the vehicle inspected and no issues with tread depth. I tow a 7,000 lb boat.

I did have a bit of traction issues recently in about a foot of snow. Didn't expect to need 4L to get traction, but did.
Other than that I am happy with tires.

 

[bobward757]

The Hankooks are garbage and Gord should be ashamed.

The Pirelli Scorpion 3s are an amazing tire. Best wet snow grip to date. Search other threads where these tires are mentioned.

 

[Kim Tidrow]

I swapped my OEM Hankooks(285/45-22) due to wet weather traction issues. I purchased Continental Cross contact on the recommendation of my Ford Service advisor. He said from what he has experienced, the Continentals are a better value. I got to use them in the recent snow/ice storm and am very impressed.

 

[ROBERT BONNER]

I was once in charge of all Ford Truck and SUV wheel and tire warranty. There are only two brands of tires: Michelin and second best....note that BFG is a Michelin brand.

Just saying.

 

[3rd Expyowner123]

I replaced my 22” Hankook’s at 30k, due to a bubble in the sidewall. I had previously replaced one tire due to slow leak outside a repairable area approaching the sidewall. I was not willing to buy another Hankook tire. Agree with comments that the Hankook’s were unsafe cornering on wet pavement. At 30k miles my tires likely had another 20k miles of tread left.
I purchased Pirelli Verde A/S II which have now been updated to generation III’s.
I have 30k miles on my Pirelli’s and have been very pleased with their performance. They tow my 21’ inboard ski boat with truck loaded with people and gear very well. Fuel economy is equivalent to Hankook’s, handling is better, ride quality with CCD suspension might be a tad firmer and they are quiet.
My former Expedition (2008) with a 20” rims I put on Michelin LTX and my fuel economy dropped close to 2 mpg’s. Realize this is an older generation tire, but elected for the Pirelli’s. I have Michelins on my other vehicles.

 

[John I]

Not that I am a Hankook fanboy, but we are on our third set of Hankook Ventus tires (275/55-20, I believe) on a 2008 Tahoe LTZ. The tires have been fantastic in all weather conditions. The vehicle has been used as a daily driver here in southern California with many snow ski trips to the Sierra Mountains, Utah, Montana, and Idaho. The Z-Chain cables we bought shortly after purchasing the vehicle new in '08 have never been out of the box.
FWIW-

 

[chaffdb]

I've never had them on an Expedition or in Expedition size, but I really like the Kumho Crugen HT51. They are basically a copy of the Michelin Defender LTX M/S that compete very well in the segment for a little less money. On occasion they will run specials that make them quite a bit less money. I'm on my second set and have recommended them to friends - Highlander, 4Runner, Yukon Denali XL, and Chevy truck, and all have been very pleased. Great treadwear, same 720AA UTQG rating, same or higher load range depending on size, and great reviews online. Tirerack has plenty of info on them. I have also had the Michelin before and it was a great tire. If they were the same price, I'd go that route. However I happened to have caught the Kumho's on special twice and the difference was substantial.

 

[TheDoug]

I can second that the pirelli scorpion 3's are awesome in wet and even snow. (Didn't think I would be able to comment about snow being from Texas but our recent storm brought us some and I got out in it, way better than hancooked)