2017 Santa Fe SE AWD Tires

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This vehicle has a 'full time' AWD system where it runs in FWD until is senses wheel spin and then automatically directs power to the rear wheels.

It also has a AWD Lock feature that locks it into AWD below 25MPH.

I don't plan on taking this vehicle off road per se, but would you guys get good all season/all weather road tires or something like the Yokohama Geolander A/T that has some off road capabilities if needed.

I know that the SF isn't a Jeep and I don't plan on using it as such, but I would hate to have to go off road and then be unable to on wet grass or even mud or snow and get stuck with road tires.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-assurance-weatherready/p/38952

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/yokohama-geolandar-a-t-g015/p/27659
 
The Yokohama appear that they would have better off road traction while the Goodyear's look like the better street tire.
I think the Goodyear's wouldn't be as noisy and easier to live with.
My experience with Goodyear tires is that they offer crappy tires and very good tires.
 
Seeing as this isn't a Jeep or Pickup, I don't know if I am making an issue out of nothing. The Santa Fe is much more a street CUV, and I think the Geolanders would be much noisier day to day.
 
The General Altimax RT43 is a good choice for crossover vehicles. That's what we have on our Rav 4. It's an all season that also does very well in snow. Not as good as a dedicated snow tire but Consumer Reports found them to be pretty good in snow compared to other all season tires. We have hills on all sides of our house that are fairly steep and they get pretty slick. The Rav 4 gets around great with these tires and I'm sure the Santa Fe would too.
 
Sorry, I am not jumping on the RT43 bandwagon. They aren't available in the correct size either.
 
Just put these on the wife's Liberty.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Defender+T%2BH&partnum=36HR8DTH&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes


Good ride, good handling and supposedly good in the snow etc also. Haven't been offroad yet.

You could also consider Michelin Defender LTX M/S, they've done well for me in the past, in all conditions except deep mud.
 
I'm looking at the Geolander G015's as well. They seem like solid tires.
 
Originally Posted by Brigadier
This vehicle has a 'full time' AWD system where it runs in FWD until is senses wheel spin and then automatically directs power to the rear wheels.

It also has a AWD Lock feature that locks it into AWD below 25MPH.

I don't plan on taking this vehicle off road per se, but would you guys get good all season/all weather road tires or something like the Yokohama Geolander A/T that has some off road capabilities if needed.

I know that the SF isn't a Jeep and I don't plan on using it as such, but I would hate to have to go off road and then be unable to on wet grass or even mud or snow and get stuck with road tires.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-assurance-weatherready/p/38952

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/yokohama-geolandar-a-t-g015/p/27659


My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.
 
Originally Posted by edyvw
My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.


Amazingly they changed "real-time" to "full-time" probably because the computer is always watching (cue skynet.)
 
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Brigadier
This vehicle has a 'full time' AWD system where it runs in FWD until is senses wheel spin and then automatically directs power to the rear wheels.

It also has a AWD Lock feature that locks it into AWD below 25MPH.

I don't plan on taking this vehicle off road per se, but would you guys get good all season/all weather road tires or something like the Yokohama Geolander A/T that has some off road capabilities if needed.

I know that the SF isn't a Jeep and I don't plan on using it as such, but I would hate to have to go off road and then be unable to on wet grass or even mud or snow and get stuck with road tires.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-assurance-weatherready/p/38952

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/yokohama-geolandar-a-t-g015/p/27659


My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.


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Originally Posted by Brigadier
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Brigadier
This vehicle has a 'full time' AWD system where it runs in FWD until is senses wheel spin and then automatically directs power to the rear wheels.

It also has a AWD Lock feature that locks it into AWD below 25MPH.

I don't plan on taking this vehicle off road per se, but would you guys get good all season/all weather road tires or something like the Yokohama Geolander A/T that has some off road capabilities if needed.

I know that the SF isn't a Jeep and I don't plan on using it as such, but I would hate to have to go off road and then be unable to on wet grass or even mud or snow and get stuck with road tires.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/goodyear-assurance-weatherready/p/38952

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/yokohama-geolandar-a-t-g015/p/27659


My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.



I know that, my point is Hyundai is bit (to make understatement) deceiving. In normal mode as you stated it is not "full" time, it is part time. But, nothing prevents Hyundai to claim otherwise.
As for tires, get more road friendly tires.
 
Originally Posted by Pew
Originally Posted by edyvw
My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.


Amazingly they changed "real-time" to "full-time" probably because the computer is always watching (cue skynet.)

Lol, and what is with diff. lock? Is it computer mimicking lock like in Toyota's or there is real mechanically locking diff? Not versed too much into Hyundais, but would be shocked if it is mechanically locking diff.
 
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Pew
Originally Posted by edyvw
My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.


Amazingly they changed "real-time" to "full-time" probably because the computer is always watching (cue skynet.)

Lol, and what is with diff. lock? Is it computer mimicking lock like in Toyota's or there is real mechanically locking diff? Not versed too much into Hyundais, but would be shocked if it is mechanically locking diff.


I think it actually locks in the transfer case to keep it in AWD under 19 MPH.
 
Originally Posted by Brigadier
Originally Posted by edyvw
Originally Posted by Pew
Originally Posted by edyvw
My understanding of "full time" AWD is that it runs both axels all time, like Subaru, Audi, BMW etc.
But, marketing is wonder.


Amazingly they changed "real-time" to "full-time" probably because the computer is always watching (cue skynet.)

Lol, and what is with diff. lock? Is it computer mimicking lock like in Toyota's or there is real mechanically locking diff? Not versed too much into Hyundais, but would be shocked if it is mechanically locking diff.


I think it actually locks in the transfer case to keep it in AWD under 19 MPH.


Yea, basically just locks the active center diff at 50/50 instead of trying to redistribute the torque f/r. Like a lightweight 4x4 module I suppose.
 
I'd lean towards the Goodyear. If you're driving in conditions with those, where you might get stuck, probably be best to not be on the road, as no tire will help at that point.
Thinking deep snow over a foot deep where you're plowing snow, and then get high centered somewhere. The ground clearance is what matters here and 7.3" is not that high off the ground.
 
Another vote for the Michelin Defender LTX. Running those on the wife's Explorer and they are fantastic. Put MANY miles on the older LTX M/S and M/S2 with zero problems.
 
My last set of Michelins started cracking on me, so they are a nonstarter.
 
Originally Posted by Brigadier
My last set of Michelins started cracking on me, so they are a nonstarter.


That's unusual.

LTX M/S-2 tires are known for living a long time. They would be my recommendation.
 
Originally Posted by Cujet
Originally Posted by Brigadier
My last set of Michelins started cracking on me, so they are a nonstarter.


That's unusual.

LTX M/S-2 tires are known for living a long time. They would be my recommendation.


not available in the proper size

235-60/18
 
I think the Nokian Entyre C/S would serve you well. They have aramid fibers in the sidewalls to resist punctures making them a durable tire for light off-roading. The tread has a lot of sipes which should add traction in wet and snow, too.

Link here: https://simpletire.com/nokian-235-60r18-t430397-tires

The Nokian Entyre C/S can be special ordered from Discount Tire / America's Tire / Discount Tire Direct, even though it is not on their website. They are the tires I ordered from Discount Tire Direct when my other Nokian's were slashed in a serial slashing spree some lunatic was on in Los Angeles County just a little while back. I don't know why all my pictures are sideways, I can't figure out how to fix it either.





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