Limited 20" Tire Question

[jjacobs122]

I have ordered a 2012 Explorer Limited but live in a snowy area. The Hankooks that are standard tires on limited are terrible in snow.

1. Will the 2012 come with Hankooks?

2. Can you ask the factory to put a different tire on the truck?

Thanks!

 

[Holligl]

I have ordered a 2012 Explorer Limited but live in a snowy area. The Hankooks that are standard tires on limited are terrible in snow.

1. Will the 2012 come with Hankooks?

2. Can you ask the factory to put a different tire on the truck?

Thanks!

I had no trouble in snow early this year. I can attest they aren't much good for off road though. (Dirt ruts, and grass) They are great handling on paved curves and turns.

 

[1tufgt]

I have ordered a 2012 Explorer Limited but live in a snowy area. The Hankooks that are standard tires on limited are terrible in snow.

1. Will the 2012 come with Hankooks?

2. Can you ask the factory to put a different tire on the truck?

Thanks!

You can only changes the tires once it's received at the dealer. Factory will only put on what is factory OEM for the vehicle.

 

[peterk9]

I have ordered a 2012 Explorer Limited but live in a snowy area. The Hankooks that are standard tires on limited are terrible in snow.

1. Will the 2012 come with Hankooks?

2. Can you ask the factory to put a different tire on the truck?

Thanks!

No '3 season' tire will give you the performance of a dedicated Winter tire. I found a tire shop willing to give me $80 a tire for the Hankooks when I took delivery. Put on Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires. Looking at putting on the Base model 17" steel wheels (if they fit) and possibly the 17" Yokohama Geolandar I/T G072 for the Winter. I'm still waiting to hear from MJN to see how his Parada Spec-X performed in the snow. Also, like 1tufgt stated, the factory can only install the OEM tires which I believe will again be the Hankooks.

Welcome to the 2011 Explorer Forum. :wavey:

Peter

 

[MJN]

I put my most detailed review in this post here.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=305892&page=4


I did drive in deep snow with both tires. But I found it impossible to compare the two as discussed in post above.

I can only assume that the more aggressive tread and the expert opinions from people that actually rate tires means that I will get a little better traction and manueverability when I need it. Maybe tread life is better as well but only time will tell.

The term "death trap" came up alot when I read the reviews of the Hankook's so I basically just wanted something that would give me peace of mind when carting around the family.