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They now have nearly 30,000 miles and have been driven mostly in warm weather on motorway and surface roads. I have driven in the north in about 3 inches snow and slush. I have my wheels aligned + tires balanced and rotated before any long trips which works out to be 2-3 times yearly. They get inspected at each oil / filter change and there have never been any issues. Here is my updated review.
Tread wear is minimal and even across all four wheels. I have slightly more than half tread remaining at 30,000 miles - no where near time to replace them yet.
Performance in deep water remains stable and secure with no planing even at high speeds. Turns are handled precisely at different speeds with no jerking or movement.
Braking, even from higher speeds, is smooth and perfect. No loss of contact, and they provide every bit of confidence as when they were new.
No signs of heat damage or sidewall deterioration which is an issue in South Florida year-round heat. My previous Michelins fell victim to deterioration from hot weather. My tire guy toild me Michelin does not have any additive in the rubber to prevent this (no idea if that is really true).
CONS:
Just one bad rating based on my experience:
There is a slightly noticeable increase in road noise compared to new. Nothing annoying, but they are now producing mild noise noticeable in the cabin if I have no radio or music playing.
My main concern with the Hankooks was whether they would continue to perform as well as new after a significant amount of mileage. As we all know, Michelin tires perform like new throughout the life of the tires. These Hankooks still perform and handle like new. No issues whatsoever. Definitely a brand to consider when deliberating the price of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 ($1,100 per set)* Vs Hankook S1noble2 ($750 per set)*. Both are rated 500 AA A in size 255/40ZR/19
*ultra high performance all season