Hankook Tire 'Kinergy 4S 2' Ranks First in European Specialty Magazine Test

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) announced on the 8th that its all-season tire ‘Kinergy 4S 2’ ranked first in the 2020 tire test conducted by the European automotive magazine ‘Auto Bild Allrad’.

In the test conducted with Volkswagen’s compact crossover ‘T-Roc,’ the ‘Kinergy 4S 2’ took first place among 11 tested tires in wet surface braking and handling categories. In particular, Auto Bild Allrad evaluated it as “a tire that delivers excellent driving performance in all weather conditions, offers the best handling, and excels in all aspects including braking on snowy and wet surfaces.”

The ‘Kinergy 4S 2’ from the ‘Kinergy All Weather’ product line was first launched in the European market, achieving high sales and recognized for its excellent performance and quality. It was released domestically in December last year, and as the first all-season tire in Korea to obtain the ‘3PMSF’ certification mark, which is essential for European winter tires, it demonstrates outstanding performance by providing stable driving not only on dry and wet surfaces but also on snowy roads.

Additionally, it maintains optimal performance across a wide range of climate changes, from the summer monsoon season to winter snowy roads. It features wide grooves placed in the center of the tread to enhance water drainage performance, and a zigzag intersecting V-shaped groove pattern that improves snow driving performance and handling.

Moreover, it applies a new ‘Aqua Fine Compound’ with a high content of natural materials, which prevents hardening at low temperatures, thereby increasing grip on winter low-temperature surfaces such as snowy and wet roads.

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