Hankook Tires is a leading Korean tire manufacturer that delivers high-quality, durable and affordable tires for range of vehicles such as passenger cars, light trucks, CUVs, SUVs, minivans, electric vehicles, and commercial trucks. The brands offer tires for different categories such as all-season, performance, ultra-high-performance, winter, and many other tires.

The Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) is a studdable winter tire designed for use on SUVs, CUVs, and light trucks and delivers strong traction and performance on icy, snowy, and wet roads with a longer tread life. In this Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) tire review, we will take a look at some of the features and benefits of the tire, its pros and cons and SimpleTire’s view on the tire.

Features and Benefits

Winter tires are designed for use in weather conditions that are consistently below 45 degrees Fahrenheit and provide good grip in wet, ice and snowy road conditions. The tread pattern on these tires are optimized for enhanced performance and the rubber compound is flexible for the low temperatures. Winter tires are either studdable or non-studdable.

The Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) is a studdable winter tire that features a variety of elements and innovative technology that enables it to deliver good performance. The rubber compound is designed for improved braking capabilities and greater grip. The tread is designed to reduce the scope of hydroplaning and more. Here are some of the features and benefits of Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) tire.

• Improved wet grip: Claw edges on both sides and step-down design provides better snow grip by increasing surface contact and edge in deep snow.
• Enhanced durability: The UHT belt technology makes the structure of the tire hard for better handling and cornering performance at higher speeds while improving resistance against puncture.
• Mimized road vibrations: The highly flexible bead rubber makes the tire durable while minimizing the vibrations from the tire.
• Studdable tire: The studs are designed to be placed on empty space in the bottom for reduced impact from the road and improve grip.
• Three Peak Mountain Snowflake Certification: Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification ensures its ability to perform in severe snow conditions

The Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) is available in various tire sizes ranging from 15 to 20 inches.

Pros and Cons

Now that we know about the features and benefits of Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A), let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons.

• Innovative design with claw edges, and step-down design for increased snow grip
• Enhanced durability with UHT belt technology with resistance to puncture
• High flexible bead for reduced road noise and vibration
• Studdable, where permitted, for additional grip in severe winter weather
• Three Peak Mountain Snowflake Certification for certified use in medium to heavy winter weather conditions

While these pros speak in favor of the tire, also take a look at these cons.

• Cannot be used in weather conditions consistently below 45 degrees
• Does not come with a limited manufacturer tread life warranty
• Can be noisy when pinned with studs

SimpleTire’s view on Hankook Winter i*Pike X (W429A) tires

If you are looking for a set of studdable winter tires with reliable performance, good durability, and road comfort, then Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) might be the right choice for you. The innovative technology used for the tread pattern, rubber compound and construction, makes it a good winter tire with Three Peak Mountain Snowflake Certification.

You can also take a look at the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV if you want better durability and traction. However, Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) offers better longevity at a lower price.

Vehicles Hankook Winter i*Pike X (W429A) is a good replacement tire for

As the Hankook Winter i* Pike X (W429A) is available in a variety of tire sizes, it can be used as a good replacement tire for a variety of vehicles, such as 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2013 Land LR4 HSE, 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.