I believe Hankook produces the OEM tires for most Hyundais, and from what
I've seen only give 15-20,000 miles of good use. Don't know about the 819
specifically, but I'd stay away.  My two cents.

-Ross

On Thu, 23 Aug 2001, Christopher T. Berchin wrote:

> Hey folks, check out this tire from Hankook:
> http://www.hankooktireusa.com/products/index.htm, then click on
> "Passenger/SUV" at the top, and look at the 819 tire.  Available in 185/14
> and 195/14, load rating D, 65 psi max.  I don't know anything about Hankook
> other than they are Korean tires that are relatively new to the market here
> (USA), but this tire looks to be up to Vanagon duty.  Anybody every try
> them?
>
> Chris
>