21" Inch Coming down to the wire.... tire replacement

[VandalSibs]

I'm getting real close to needing to replace my 275/55/R21 tires on my truck, and while I've narrowed it down (not hard considering the limited options) to the Michelins and the Hankooks, I'm torn between the two and can't decide.

I feel like the Michelins are the more trusted brand (and they've had this particular size available for longer), but the bits of data I've seen from posts here, RivianRoamer & RivianTrackr suggest they aren't quite as efficient as the Hankooks. And they're more expensive.

But then I start thinking about the Hankooks and wonder if there is enough data on them, and with them being heavier are that actually as efficient as people are claiming.

Cost is gonna be a factor as well, since I'm getting five tires (to make sure that the spare that I just bought matches the new tires). The Michelins have gone up in price since even a month ago (were $395, now $405 per), while the Hankooks have been more stable and are quite a bit cheaper (currently $295).

Finally, my wife and I tow our camper with this truck so maintaining the pretty darn good range we already get with the OEM tires is a priority for me.

So I'm at that point where I'm locked in a "can't decide" spiral, and need input. Who wants to try to convince me one way or the other?

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[justinkitswa]

I've run Hankook trailer tires for many years and they've never given me any trouble.
Generally I feel Michelin's are overpriced for what they do.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I would say Hankooks and order as soon as possible to hedge against availability. They might have less grip (speculation) but they cost less, especially when you are replacing five at a time. If there are other alternatives that are less expensive than the Michelins... worth a gamble as long as specs meet requirements. Like the Geolandar H/T4 ksurfier posted about. I've never had a Yokohama tire that turned out to be a disappointment. If you end up hating them, you can blame him.

 

[CrazyOne]

From what I could find, Michelin is slightly softer and slightly more comfy. But it's all marginal.

After a lot of thinking, I decided that I will switch to msw 20 inch wheels and get Continental Terrain Contact HT tires.

 

[ksurfier]

Anything that fits on a 20” rim!

 

[VandalSibs]

Anything that fits on a 20” rim!

Har har har.

 

[mkhuffman]

I put heavier and bigger Hankook iON Evo SUV tires on my Mach-e and they were 7% more efficient than the OEM tires. They were smooth, quiet and handled well in the snow. I loved them.

I can't comment on the HT tires since I have not used them, but as a brand, I am a fan of Hankook.

 

[Proxy]

1,000 miles and so far I like the 21” Hankooks. Too soon to know how the efficiency will be. Early evidence leans towards similar or better efficiency than the OEM tires when new and better efficiency once the tread depth matches new OEM tires. The Hankooks have 1/32” more tread depth than the Michelins and 2/32” more than OEM which is important to me since I replace tires at 4/32”.

@ksurfier I have a spare set of 20” wheels with tires at 5/32” that I could have put any 20” tires on and I still choose the Hankooks.

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