Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme 305/45R22

[Diamond817]

I couldn't find much info on these tires since they are new to the market. I couldn't even find a tire dealer that had them in stock or a floor model to look at in any size. So, I took a chance and ordered 4 in 305/45R22. I know from research the AT2 was nothing special, but from the extremely limited info I could find on the AT2 Extremes, they are supposed to be much better with much better compounds used and better tread pattern. 

I only put about 100mls on them so far, but I have to say so far I am impressed. I used these to replace my Michelin Defender LTX MS tires which are basically the gold standard for quietness, smoothness, and all around great traction. I have to say, the Hankooks are just as smooth riding as the Michelins with just a slight, and I mean slight amount of more noise. Which really impresses me because the Hankooks are an AT tread pattern with 3 peak snowflake rating. I also nead to mention the tread pattern on the Hankooks looks way more aggressive than I thought based at looking at the limited pictures on line vs in person, pictures don't do them justice.

My truck is a 21 RST, 4x4, CC, SB, stock suspension, factory 22's, and the tries fit with no issues at all. I did use 3/8" spacers on the front and 1/2" spacer on the driver side rear to get them flush with the wheel wells, just for looks. I did change the wheel studs to longer studs for proper fit and I did a thread on that a few months ago.

One disappointment so far is that a video review I saw on these tires said they were stamped "Made In America", mine say "Made in Korea". 

 

Edit Update:

First time in the rainy weather here in the northeast. Drove in a light drizzle to heavy downpours today. The tires performed excellent in the wet weather. No slippage, no spinning, hydroplaning was almost non existent, and confident cornering at highway speeds. I'm really happy about this because it was a toss-up between these tires and the Toyo Open Country 3's, but the wet traction reviews of the Toyo's really steered me away from them (pun intended). 

 

Edit Update:

About 1500 miles on these tires now and I find I lost about .5mpg as compared to the Michelin Defenders I had. Not bad for an AT tire. And did I mention just how quite these tires are? I really can't believe it.

I'm starting to think this thing would look great with the 2" factory Trail Boss lift. Hmmmm.....

 

 

Edited November 11, 2022 by Diamond817

[dieselfan1]

Why didn't you get another set of Michelins? 

[Diamond817]

4 hours ago, dieselfan1 said:

Why didn't you get another set of Michelins? 

Because I wanted the more aggressive look of an AT tire. 

[Diamond817]

Delete.

 

 

Edited November 18, 2022 by Diamond817

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[Jswaze88]

Did these fit prior to the spacers? I am looking to do the same tires without spacers if they fit. 

 

[Diamond817]

On 10/31/2022 at 8:57 AM, Jswaze88 said:

Did these fit prior to the spacers? I am looking to do the same tires without spacers if they fit. 

 

Yes, they fit without the spacers.

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited November 11, 2022 by Diamond817

[Diamond817]

Updated gas mileage.

[Dale3742]

How have these tires held up?? 

[Diamond817]

53 minutes ago, Dale3742 said:

How have these tires held up?? 

20,000mls now and they are still solid. Still quite, still smooth, still have great traction in all weather conditions. Wear is nice and even, and they are still in balance. I'd buy them again.

[typhoon186]

Great looking tires!  Hankook makes excellent tires.  Often overlooked and underrated.   

[AvidR]

The tire setup look awesome! thanks for sharing!

[reese]

On the recommendation of Diamond817 I also got the Hankook Dynapro in 305/40r22.  Great looking tire tread, not a lot of road noise, and the extra tire width suits the truck well.