Korea's 78-year old Hankook Tyres has never looked back from its humble beginnings. It is one of the fastest growing tyre companies, blazing the trail in tyre design and performance for all vehicles - sedans, Mom mobiles, SUVs, 4x4 off-road vehicles and even supercharged sports cars. They are active racing sponsors - particularly Formula D and are - Gloves off - going head to head against Pirelli in the race to become Formula 1st official tyre supplier from 2020 and onwards.
Hankook's advantage is its quality construction coupled with bang-for-your-buck-price points that start below $100 up to $500. It is an up & coming premium brand and are the original parts tyre supplier for the Porsche Macan, various Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper & BMW models including the BMW X5. Most Korean manufactured car models also come with Hankook tyres.
They also have everyday, affordable road tyres available for regular customers and are perfect for the budget - yet high-quality - conscious Aussie driver. Since entering the local market, Hankook has steadily grown in popularity noted for its comfort, stability and use of cutting edge technology. Its continued adherence to Australian safety standards is an added plus and their wide variety of tyre products including the high-performance Hankook Ventus RS4, are available in Tyroola.
Toyo
Japan's 75-year old Toyo Tyre Company has had a similar trajectory to its Korean neighbour. Relying on cutting edge Japanese technology, Toyo has designed a wide variety of tyre choices listed here on Tyroola available for the Australian market - for all kinds of driving and vehicle conditions and requirements. They are active motorsport sponsors as well as major longtime UFC and AFL partners.
Toyo's advantage is it's continued product innovation and technology-driven growth. Its proprietary Silent Wall technology reduces the noise for a more comfortable ride, while its unique tread patterns guarantee high cornering grip and quick steering response without producing a harsh ride. Each tyre boasts of a slightly higher safety margin than some of the other brands available in Australia due to the silicon tread compounds that enhance wet grip and braking, helping maintain control and traction while also lowering rolling resistance.
Safety is something to take into consideration for all Aussies when choosing their new tyres - especially with the varied Australian driving and road conditions. Toyo is a smart and practical choice for any Aussie in need of new tyres. Check out the bestselling Toyo Open Country AT at Tyroola.com.au.
Quick Conclusion
Well, it looks like this smackdown ends in a draw! In general, Toyo tyres give more mileage and is the less noisy ride while Hankook tires, though not as quiet, have consistently shown to have slightly better wet-weather traction. Both Hankook and Toyo are pretty much at par in terms of quality, and they make different models that vary in both specifications and price points, so comparing specific models might be more beneficial to those shopping for a new tyre. Feel free to browse through Tyroola's extensive catalogue of both tyre brands to further help you in making your choice.
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