Hankook Tire Launches New Ultra-High Performance Winter Tire in Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Hankook Tire & Technology announced on the 7th that it has launched the winter ultra-high-performance tire 'Winter i*cept evo3' in the domestic market.

The newly released 'Winter i*cept evo3' is the successor model to the 'Winter i*cept evo2,' which has already been supplied as original equipment tires to leading global automakers and recognized for its product quality. It was developed by applying innovative technology to provide enhanced driving performance in various winter conditions, including snowy and icy roads.

In particular, the Winter i*cept evo3 received the highest rating, awarded only to the top six products, in the 2020 winter tire test conducted by 'Auto Bild,' Europe's most prestigious automotive magazine, which tested 51 tire brands. Additionally, it proved its top-level quality and technology by ranking second among 12 tire brands in the 'Auto Bild Sportscar' test, which specializes in sports cars and high-performance vehicles.

Hankook Tire 'Winter i*cept evo3'

It features the application of 'Aqua Fine Compound,' which contains natural ingredients to prevent hardening even at low temperatures, enhancing grip on winter low-temperature surfaces such as snowy and wet roads. Furthermore, the tread pattern optimized for snowy roads and the cuff design that improves drainage performance reduce hydroplaning, delivering optimal grip and braking performance on various winter road surfaces.

It also provides excellent performance for high-torque, high-output vehicles. The reinforced carcass (tire framework) improves driving stability, and the wider tire shoulder and optimized block design secure precise steering performance and grip, enhancing cornering stability at high speeds.

Hankook Tire operates a dedicated winter tire performance testing facility (PG), Techno Track, in Ivalo, a northern city in Finland, accelerating winter tire research and development. Through various tests on four tracks, including flat and handling tracks, the company is striving to secure core technologies for developing tires that deliver optimal performance in winter weather and road conditions.

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