What's up with Hankook?

[green_henry]

I was planning on buying Hankook RS-4s for track season (loved the RS-3s on my previous car), but they're sold out and new inventory isn't expected until April. Did they have a factory fire or something like that? Or are there any rumors about an RS-5?

Meanwhile, I will probably end up with Bridgestone RE-71s instead. They're more expensive and don't tolerate the heat quite as well as the RS-4s, but I look forward to trying them out.

 

[PunkST]

Might have a supply issue for gathering their materials

 

[SteveS]

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/21/reu...p-tire-maker-arrested-on-bribery-charges.html
Recalls all through the 20-teens, bribery, and supply problems in their financial reports.

 

[green_henry]

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/21/reu...p-tire-maker-arrested-on-bribery-charges.html
Recalls all through the 20-teens, bribery, and supply problems in their financial reports.

Interesting. Thanks!

 

[Scotman2]

The sticky street/track tires we love are largely a seasonal product. That's why you see them go on sale in the autumn. I like to buy my summer tires in the fall and winter tires in Mid February to late March! It's an ass backwards process. But I save huge money.