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 Longkang 2 vs 3, Korean vs French vs Japan

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alexei
post Feb 28 2023, 10:34 AM

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XM2+
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ES32
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Hankook
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alexei
post Feb 28 2023, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(BL98 @ Feb 28 2023, 10:55 AM)
Thank you. Is there anything I should look for?
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I was wondering how you count the longkang... I count XM2+ is 3, ES32 is 4, then Hankook is 3.
alexei
post Feb 28 2023, 04:38 PM

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QUOTE(BL98 @ Feb 28 2023, 03:56 PM)
Number of grooves/longkang depend in the tyre width. For 185 width, XM2+ is 2, ES32 is 3, and Hankook is 3.

XM2+ can go up to 3, ES32 up to 4, then Hankook up to 4 for wider sizes.
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Ah, now I get it. Thanks.

QUOTE(BL98 @ Feb 28 2023, 03:58 PM)
I think it also depends on the consistency throughout the lifespan of the tires. Some perform well when new but the performance deteriorate very fast as time goes by. While Michelin claimed to be consistent even when worn.

I heard Hankook handles well but very noisy. Yokohama while made in Japan, does not suite Malaysian pothole ridden roads very well, therefore not durable. Michelin is all rounder, not particularly good in any aspect, but is consistent.
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Agree with you. I have the same impression.
Hope to see someday end of life performance for other brand tyres also guaranteed.

 

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