Normally we are introducing you to the latest and greatest from Hankook, but today I want to review one of their tried and tested all time favourites: the Kingstar RF03 all terrain tyre.
Kingstar RF03 AT
The RF03 started out as a highly successful Hankook 4wd pattern which was discontinued after it was eventually replaced by the legendary Hankook RF08. Many New Zealand and Australian Hankook dealers clamoured for the RF03 to be put back into production and Hankook eventually brought it back as part of their Kingstar range. These days all Kingstar patterns are new products that have been especially designed for Kingstar but who could argue argue about the return of an old favourite like this one!
The RF03 is a rugged 6 ply tyre that simply keeps going on and on delivering big mileages and great low prices for a quality tyre. This is an all-season all-position radial for sport utility vehicles and pickups. Super deep 12 mm deep semi-grooves and multi-sipes inserted in the center and shoulder blocks deliver superb traction on- or off-the-road. The patterns variable pitch arrangement minimizes pattern noise and has good self cleaning attributes for when the going gets dirty!
Megatyre warmly recommends use of the kingstar RF03 AT in situations where there is a requirement for the security of a high quality, low priced tyre from a first world company without all the high price baggage of old world tyre companies products.
The Kingstar RF03 AT is in stock at Megatyre, Browns Bay, North Shore, Auckland, now!
These are super tough old things, I have droven mine over kerbs, rocks and tree stumps. No worries mate. These things must have some very tough rubber because mine look like they will last for a long time yet.
Thanks for your kind comments. yes, the Kingstar RF03 is a great tyre.
Is this tyre suitable for use on the beach, I want to drive down Baileys and Murawai etc.
Sure is suitable for the beach, give it a go.
I have had two sets on my work Ute (2000 Hilux ) 265/75 R16.
The first set where Hankook’s the second set Kingstars and I love them, Farm tracks River beds Open road Around town they do everything very well and wear was incredible.
I even put a set on my wife’s 2000 Surf and I am very happy and so is the wife ( even better) Great Tyre.
My two cents worth !!
Hello John
thanks for your comment; yes, the Kingstars are a great tyre. They are a tough, very hard wearing tyre and great value too.
Just what I was looking for, appreciate it for posting.
Probably i have to disagree with you, if you search in google, you can find info completely different what you said, so who should i believe ?
Hi Villa,
there are all sorts of opinions floating around about tyre patterns. I base my comments on the experience of selling and fitting and driving on these tyres over the last 8 years. They have proven to be 100% defect free and very long lasting with great on and off road ability. Off course there are better tyres available, but the Kingstars combination of value and good quality is unique.
WOW! Incredible.
Very interesting topic , regards for putting up.
I’ve driven an ’87 Landcruiser BJ-73 for 6 yrs with 31″ Kingstars on many 4WD club trips. Most of the other vehicles drive specialist mud tyres, but I’ve NEVER gotten stuck before the big boys, sometimes besting them even in muddy terrain. They’re quiet on asphalt, and (given the obvious suspension differences…) handle nearly as well as the Pirelli Scorpions on my Bighorn, even on wet road. I highly recommend them.
Hi Chuck
thanks for your post, its great to hear about the good job your Kingstars are doing on your Landcruiser.
Peter
Hi Guys, these Kingstar Dynamic ATs really are the business.Have had them on the Patrol for 8+years and nearly 65000 kms.They have worn evenly and very well.Very quiet on road and also strong and grippy offroad when needed.Problem is I cant find a Dealer in Western Australia that has them or can get them…Dont wont to use anything else as these tyres have proven to be a winner all round for me..I want four more new ones.Where Can I find them?????Any ideas ???? Darren
Hi Darren
thanks for your great feedback. As you may have guessed, we are a tyre shop in Browns Bay, Auckland. The Kingstar RF03 is very much still available over here but regret I have no information re the situation in Australia.
I suggest you contact Hankook Australia direct. http://www.hankooktyre.com.au/Main/default.aspx
Brian
p.s. I see your Kingstars have done 65,000 kms. That’s great; Hankook 4wd tyres are famed for huge mileages, mot of our customer get 80,000 plus kms and some even get to around 110,000 to 115,000.
Hey there Brian.Finally Found them of all places, 20mins down the road from home…Cant wait to get 4 of them organised for another 65000 ++++ kms.The BEST value tyre on the market.Hands down..Love em..Thankyou for your help mate..Regads
Darren
Donnybrook
West OZ
Hi Darren
its great to hear you have tracked down some Kingstars, hope they give you many years of safe and comfortable motoring.
Brian
I purchased a set from Kewdale tyres on Dundas rd near Tonkin highway.
Hope you are happy with your Kingstars. I guess you are in Australia.
Kia ora. I’m looking to buy a set of tyres for my Isuzu Bighorn. My last two sets of tyres have been 225x75R16.
They have proved to be very good tyres here on out Ruatoria (East Coast) roads. I haven’t had a puncture in over 6 years,
the 2 sets of tyres have worn evenly and lasted that long. Do you have a set of Kingstar Dynamic AT 225x75R16 tyres?
How much for the set of 4 (please quote me for 5 too)? How much to freight them to Ruatoria? Look forward to your reply.
Thank you.
Hello Rua
thanks for your inquiry. Yes, the Kingstar RF03 is a great tyre. I am sending our quote for the RF03 and some alternatives by email.
Brian