Hankook Tire Supplies New Tires for Audi RS Top-Tier Model

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) announced on the 4th that it will supply its ultra-high-performance tire "Ventus S1 evo 3" and winter ultra-high-performance tire "Winter i*cept evo 2" as original equipment tires for Audi's 600-horsepower ultra-high-performance coupe-type sedan 'RS7 Sportback' and super wagon 'RS6 Avant.'

The Audi RS (Renn Sport) lineup is Audi's ultra-high-performance sports racing brand that embodies Audi's high-tech capabilities. To secure an original equipment tire supply contract, the tire must pass internal approval tests and complete ultra-high-speed driving under extreme conditions on the N?rburgring Nordschleife track in Germany.

The "Ventus S1 evo 3" from the "Ventus Premium Sport" product line supplied as original equipment tires features the application of aramid material reinforcement belts, a high-strength advanced fiber, providing optimal handling performance. Its groove design with an interlocking structure resembling meshed teeth ensures strong grip on both dry and wet surfaces, delivering high braking power.

Additionally, by applying a new synthetic silica compound, mileage is improved, and the "In-Out Dual Pitch" design, which varies the pattern spacing between the inside and outside of the tire, enhances braking performance on wet roads and minimizes noise during driving.

The "Winter i*cept evo 2" from the "Winter i*cept Premium" product line maximizes steering stability and enhances snow driving performance. It features a special compound combined with an asymmetric block pattern, delivering optimized performance for winter driving conditions.

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