Hankook Icebear W 300

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! Read more Collapse

Driving on these tyres is like the Russian roulette - there are poor chances to arrive at your destination in minimal snowfall, not to mention slightly icy snow. I'm knocking myself over them the second season now. They totally lack of side grip, they have poor grip when starting and brakng. ABS works all the time. Even on a flat, smooth surface on wet road they can lose traction, eg. at traffic lights. The tyres are hard and loud. I will never let myself be fooled again by so-called. "cheap and good product" basing on the opinions of amateur "experts". These tyres should be "winter tyres". I've done thousands of miles, but I've never had tyres as terrible as Hankook Icebear W 300. Read more Collapse

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. Read more Collapse

I do about 28 thousand miles a year, I used Klebers which are too soft for me and actually don't have side grip, Firestone Winterhawk were not bad, but after 4 seasons they were already below average, when I got behind my Fabia's wheel with Hankook Icebear W 300 fitted, I was shocked, they did good everywhere I had to go, there was nor problem with braking, generally they were a pleasant surprise. Too bad they're not widely known and people don't write many objective reviews. I definitely recommend, I wanted to buy them for my private car but for some reason size 195/60R15 is not available. Read more Collapse

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 Read more Collapse

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. Read more Collapse

Hankook Icebear W 300 are not the tyres suitable for winter driving, I tested them on both front and rear, there's no side grip, also there are major problems when starting with ASC enabled. I definitely don't recommend as I'm not satisfied. Read more Collapse

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 Read more Collapse

This is my Nth set and as for now, only Bridgestone tyres were better than Hankook Icebear W 300. Starting and braking on snow is very good. I also used them in summer and I find them quite fine. I definitely recommend. Read more Collapse

I definitely recommend Hankook Icebear W 300. It's a good tyre at a decent price. I use it in a 3-ton terrain car. Very quiet on the pavement, provides very good grip in terrain. Read more Collapse

Hankook Icebear W 300 are very good tyres, I've been using them for two seasons now and they're still like brand new. Never failed in their duties. Generally worth recommending. Read more Collapse

I always favor decent tyres, I like eg. Bridgestone tyres, but Hankook surprised me positively. It's really good on snow and wet, but also does fine on dry and in summer. Read more Collapse

Hankook Icebear W 300 is a tyre worth recommending, after 2 seasons it's still soft as brand new. Dry, wet, mud, snow - it's sensational! Read more Collapse

I had Hankook Icebear W 300 installed in a Land Rover Freelander II and I was really satisfied with them. I definitely recommend! Read more Collapse

Hankook Icebear W 300 are a good choice. They definitely meet the driver's expectations. Worth recommending. Read more Collapse

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 Read more Collapse

2 years and 14.000km every winter when I use these tires, wet weather, dry weather, snow, ice, etc. I was very pleased everywhere. 200km / h speed when driving in wet weather and does not sound very good. Which can be compared to the price, the best tires. Read more Collapse

Tire very good in terms of driveability. Tire a little noisy. Read more Collapse