Hankook ATMS

hunter80 · 06-30-2009, 01:19 AM

Well I finally got to test out my new 315/70r17 hankook atms on a weekend camping trip. These tires performed great in all conditions. I was pulling about 8500 pounds behind me and noticed a pretty big diff in power going from the 265s to 315s. Fuel mileage really wen to down also. I ended up not using overdrive and that really killed the mpgs, but it was shifting too much trying to do 70 mph, so I just backed down to 65 out of od and was running at 2300 rpms. When I got to the mountains the road to my cabin site was a muddy mess. The grade is tough on dry roads, so when I saw how muddy it was, I thought there was no way to make it up. I started in 4 hi and ended up getting stuck half way up. Backing up a 26 ft trailer in very slick mud down a very steep grade is not very easy. After I backed down enough to get another run at the hill, and a little battle wound to the camper( Smashed the front of the camper into the side of the mountain), I tried again in 4 low, and jumped on it. the hankooks performed excellent. If you spin the hell out of these tires they will clean out very good. I wish I would of taken a pic of the hill that the truck with these tires pulled the camper up. I was amazed. The hankooks have deff proved to be a great all around tire. I also noticed that I get the best ride at 50 psi all the way around with the trailer or without. One question? If I get a smarty jr. will I get back what I lossed with the 315s powerwise on the 60 hp setting. Also is the jr good for towing? Have stock tranny so dont want to go to big.

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07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

***learfxr*** · 06-30-2009, 01:32 AM

Glad they worked for ya. I was sold on the ATM's right up to the point where I walked into Discount tire and saw the Hankook MT in the store. They got me a good price and I was sold. I didn't have the money to go big, so I stuck with 265's. Kinda glad I did. Big tires are for my Jeep, the truck can keep 265's. Now, if I could afford larger than 34's for my Jeep and the bigger axles to go with them

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2004 Crew Cab 4x4, 305 5.9L, K&N intake system, Banks exhaust system. Hankook MT 265/70-17

First diesel, so still learning

06-30-2009, 01:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
hunter80 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 78 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hunter80's Truck Pics	Hankook ATMS Well I finally got to test out my new 315/70r17 hankook atms on a weekend camping trip. These tires performed great in all conditions. I was pulling about 8500 pounds behind me and noticed a pretty big diff in power going from the 265s to 315s. Fuel mileage really wen to down also. I ended up not using overdrive and that really killed the mpgs, but it was shifting too much trying to do 70 mph, so I just backed down to 65 out of od and was running at 2300 rpms. When I got to the mountains the road to my cabin site was a muddy mess. The grade is tough on dry roads, so when I saw how muddy it was, I thought there was no way to make it up. I started in 4 hi and ended up getting stuck half way up. Backing up a 26 ft trailer in very slick mud down a very steep grade is not very easy. After I backed down enough to get another run at the hill, and a little battle wound to the camper( Smashed the front of the camper into the side of the mountain), I tried again in 4 low, and jumped on it. the hankooks performed excellent. If you spin the hell out of these tires they will clean out very good. I wish I would of taken a pic of the hill that the truck with these tires pulled the camper up. I was amazed. The hankooks have deff proved to be a great all around tire. I also noticed that I get the best ride at 50 psi all the way around with the trailer or without. One question? If I get a smarty jr. will I get back what I lossed with the 315s powerwise on the 60 hp setting. Also is the jr good for towing? Have stock tranny so dont want to go to big. __________________ 07 3500 srw shortbed 5.9 4x4 48re 35'' Hankook atms

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06-30-2009, 01:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
*learfxr* Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 239 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts learfxr's Truck Pics	Glad they worked for ya. I was sold on the ATM's right up to the point where I walked into Discount tire and saw the Hankook MT in the store. They got me a good price and I was sold. I didn't have the money to go big, so I stuck with 265's. Kinda glad I did. Big tires are for my Jeep, the truck can keep 265's. Now, if I could afford larger than 34's for my Jeep and the bigger axles to go with them __________________ 2004 Crew Cab 4x4, 305 5.9L, K&N intake system, Banks exhaust system. Hankook MT 265/70-17 First diesel, so still learning