Thanks for the thread. I am nearing tyre replacement time and considering the Hankooks, which have just been released here in the past few weeks. Prices quoted are $286.00 225/40/18 and $344.00 255/35/19. This compares with $793.00 for Conti replacements for the 255/35/19's. ($1.00 Au buy $0.74 US at present). Please update the thread in a few weeks when you have a few more km's.