Results are in, Hankooks for the win!
Trust me when I say, I did my research before finally deciding to get the Hankook Kinergy tires for my 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. I'm talking weeks of scouring different websites for deals and making the mistake of getting my first set of used/like new tires from another dealer which had to be returned due to a nail in one of them, comparing dozens of different brands, reading reviews, etc. Then I recalled that I had a set of tires before the cheapies that were currently on and needed replacing after a year that I was really happy with how they performed in the winter on snow, ice, slush. So I looked back through my files and discovered they were Hankooks. So then my research turned to comparing online dealers and I kept coming back to SimpleTire, as it had great reviews from customers and the BBB and the best prices. I wanted to make sure I had the chance to drive in snow before reviewing and where I live we have had plenty so far so they've been tested thoroughly. I am thrilled with my Hankooks! I live on a country road that doesn't always get plowed so there's ice covered with a couple feet of snow, drifts, the whole messy deal. I can drive over those roads at normal speed and still feel in full control of my vehicle (in 4wd of course) whereas, with the budget tires I had the previous year, I had to go 10-15 mph and still felt like I was being pulled to the side of the road in some spots. I can't say enough good things about these tires, as soon as I drove off after they were installed, I could feel the difference. They ride smooth and handle very well. I haven't had them long enough to speak on the tread wear, but have confidence in that as well. Wonderful experience with SimpleTire, the whole process was simple, received my tires quickly, I will return here for my next set!