Hankook Icebear W 300 - User reviews

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Steve
3.8
I have driven various types of winter tyres, including a few types of tungsten carbide spiked tyres in Sweden where it is law to have them. The difference between winter and summer tyres in a bad winter is like night and day, no matter which tyres you use, so how some reviewers can mark these tyres as poor is totally beyond me. Its law in Germany as well to have them and so it is big business to do extensive reviews. These came joint 3rd in the main auto magazine "Autobild" 2011 test along with the Pirelli and the Continental.I think they are fantastic on my BMW

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:all terrain and outside the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance1
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Sleemm
3.8

Translation

Tire very good in terms of driveability. Tire a little noisy.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:in terrain + in the city
Driving style:fast and dynamic
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level3
Bump absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failures-
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability3
Isabel
3.4
Hankook Icebear W 300 are a good choice. They definitely meet the driver's expectations. Worth recommending.

Additional information

Distance made:10000 - 15000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failures-
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability4
m smith
3.4
good drivability in warmer conditions as well and not overley noisey either performed well in colder condition, i didnt really get to test them in much slushy snow, but they did give me confidence nice tread pattern

Additional information

Distance made:10000 - 15000 miles
Place of use:usually outside the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:No

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush3
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance1
Frequent failuresYes
Economy
Economy4
Feathering, durability4
Fergie
3.4

Additional information

Distance made:10000 - 15000 miles
Place of use:in terrain + in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush4
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failures-
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability4
Bob
3.3
I bought these tyres persuaded by my German friends. I fitted them to a Mazda 6 MPS (260 BHP, 4WD). They didn't fall apart after two seasons which was already a positive for me, side grip is not the best but we have to remember that in really difficult conditions (ice) no tire will be able to keep traction. Driving straight, abrasion, braking are pretty good. Price-quality ratio is also very decent. If you don't want to spend money or your car is a "tyre eater" than Hankook Icebear W 300 is a good choice. In my case, no matter of the tyres are Nokians or Continentals, they're useless after 24k miles, and the difference is that they cost twice as much as Hankooks.

Additional information

Distance made:10000 - 15000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface3
The grip on snow and slush3
Driving comfort
Noise level3
Bump absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance5
Frequent failuresYes
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
Mario
3.2
I bought these tyres for this year's winter, I chose them because of greed - it was cheaper than my favorite Nokian. The tyres (my car is a rear-wheel-drive, two tons of raw weight) didn't do well in snowy corners, not not to mention starting. I compare it to Nokians, which I used previously, where the grip was sensational. I'd likt to add it's been a month since the purchase, I did almost 10k miles, and the tyres already show signs of wear, and I drive mostly in snow, as Scotland got totally covered in it. If someone is looking for tyres for a rear-wheel-drive, heavy car then I do not recommend buying Hankook Icebear W 300. I wish I didn't get tempted by saving a few pounds. Maybe I'm complaining but I have a comparison to Continental, Michelin and Nokian tyres as I used them in previous years. Maybe everyone praises Michelin and it cost a lot, but Nokian beats them in every single aspect. I don't assess them by the appearance because for me it's stupid to assess the look of the tyre, as they are to fulfill their task and not to look. And I have to add that this size has no rim protector!

Additional information

Distance made:5000 - 10000 miles
Place of use:usually outside the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface4
The grip on snow and slush2
Driving comfort
Noise level3
Bump absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance1
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
Jotel
3.1
They are a tragedy for winter conditions. Total lack of traction, cornering is terrible. I've been using many various winter tyres of various brands in different cars, but I've neved had such a horrible tyre in my whole life. Do not use Hankook Icebear W 300 for winter. They are good for autumn, but not for snow and ice.

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:usually outside the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:Yes

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface4
The grip on wet surface2
The grip on snow and slush1
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance3
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
Jim Jam978
2.6

Additional information

Distance made:more than 15000 miles
Place of use:usually in the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:No

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface3
The grip on snow and slush3
Driving comfort
Noise level4
Bump absorption4
Other
Tyre appearance4
Frequent failures-
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
Skulek
2.4

Translation

I got a new car donuts with the first snow, and shock. Zero tires gripping the side ESP non-stop has something to do. Tires rode on the Golf VI GTI, and now because of this they have been, entered the Leon FR. DO NOT RECOMMEND. 80% worse than the Vredestein, and Uniroyal ... Winter has just begun, but I let it go and buy something from the brands I mentioned. My size 205/50/17

Additional information

Distance made:2000 - 5000 miles
Place of use:usually outside the city
Driving style:moderate
Vehicle:No data
Will you recommend these tyres to other users?:No

Detailed rating of tyres

Driving qualities
The grip on dry surface3
The grip on wet surface3
The grip on snow and slush1
Driving comfort
Noise level3
Bump absorption3
Other
Tyre appearance3
Frequent failuresNo
Economy
Economy3
Feathering, durability3
Total rating of the tyre
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