FYI, volks:  A happy user of Hankook tires heard from.
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From: RDelange@vines.gems.gov.bc.ca <RDelange@vines.gems.gov.bc.ca>
To: jeannemaly@email.msn.com <jeannemaly@email.msn.com>
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 12:01 PM
Subject: re: Hancook Tires

>Jeanne,
>I purchased the Hankook TX24 33"x15" for my Land Cruiser about 8 years ago.
>They have served me very well over the years, proven by the fact that I am
>still using them today. When I bought them, the price was the lowest for
that
>type and size of tire. They have an aggressive tread designed for mud and
snow,
> and as such, they are fairly noisy and probably not suitable for lengthy
>freeway trips. My vehicle is used primarily off-road, (not many highway
miles),
> and besides, a Land Cruiser's engine and wind noise is louder than the
tire
>noise, so it's not an issue for me.
>When I'm on the trail, I usually air the tires down to between 12 and 20
lbs.
>to improve traction and soften the ride somewhat. The sidewalls have
endured
>the scraping and scuffing that happen at low pressures very well. I have
never
>experienced any kind of catastophic tire failure, even under some pretty
tough
>conditions (i.e rock crawling, mud holes, and deep snow.). In fact, the
only
>repairs necessary have been for minor punctures caused by nails and screws
and
>such. I have used a repair kit to plug the holes myself, and those repairs
have
> lasted ever since. All in all, I am very pleased with the Hankooks, and I
>anticipate buying the same brand if and when my tread wears out.
>Good luck with your purchase and your trip - sounds like an exciting
excursion!
>
>..Rob
>
>Regards, Rob deLange,
>rdelange@wetcoast.bc.ca
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>From: Jeanne Maly <jeannemaly@email.msn.com>, on 7/11/98 11:47 AM:
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>Rob,
>I'm researching tires for my VW Vanagon Syncro (All Wheel Drive) and was
>looking for information on Hancook tires.  A search of the Web turned up
>your name.  Are you happy with these tires?  Would you give me your
opinion,
>please?  I'm preparing for a trip to South America and need really tough,
>dependable tires.
>
>TIA
>Jeanne Maly
>jeannemaly@msn.com
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