Anyone have a source for C51 Hankooks ?

225 40 18 Fronts & 275 35 18 rears

Tire Rack & Discount Tire have no stock until at least May

Thanks

 

Many of us are waiting for them to arrive in North America. I spoke w/ Tire Rack today and they are still saying the end of this month, but have not been notified of a ship date as yet.

 

I love the C51's but Hankook has about THE worst supply chain in the world. It's as if they are still in the 1950's

 

Discount Tire Direct has them as frequently as Tire Rack. More often in some cases. Last time I checked they were also out.

 

They aren't available anywhere yet. The end of April estimate is just a best guess and has been regularly pushed into the future since Feb.

 

I spoke with Tire Rack last week and they said the same thing. The problem is it is usually 4-5 weeks after they receive the ship date as to when the tires are in stock. So I am not hopeful for April.

 

Friends of mine who buy in bulk have been told they are "on the boat" due in April. Who the hell knows when. Awesome tire, retched company.

 

I agree ^^. Love the longevity of the tire, but supply stinks. Started using them some two years ago and the problem continues. But I have similar problems at tiimes with TG. My best assembler is also the slowest on the planet and not many out there than can do what I need them to do. So, I continue to work with them to keep the quality that I need. Been to 10+ assemblers and they can't do the job that these guys do.

 

My TR order was expected end of April. They called to say it will be at least mid-May now before they receive them, so probably end of May before I see them.

 

Mind boggling how this global company does not seem to learn from previous years' experience in supplying their race tires on time for the Consistent increase in demand come spring.

Should not take much forecasting or planning skills to get it right after years of feedback.

 

how many heat cycles are people getting out of these tires?

 

I usually put 10 heat cycles racing on them. I turn them into practice/warm up tires for another 10-15 heat cycles.

 

...again. On my 3,200 Lb 993, we were down to the cords in under one (1) day...by the end of the 3rd run session. I have gone back to Nitto NT-01...sure, they are not as sticky as the Z 214 tire, but they last, and last and last...for at least 20 heat cycles they are pretty competitive. I wear out the rears...the fronts seem to last forever. In 17" for a 993, 225 front, 275 rear, under $1,000 for a set.

 

^^ Agreed, and have only corded them when trying hard. Usually I can get close to 20 heat cycles, if well rotated. But I would encourage skeptics to stick with Hoosiers or something else. More for me

 

Exactly