Hankook Tire SUV Tires Win Main Prize at the US Good Design Award

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Nokta Tire & Technology announced on the 27th that its sport utility vehicle (SUV) tires 'Dynapro AT2 Xtreme' and 'Dynapro XT' won the 'Winner' award at the 2021 Good Design Awards in the United States.

The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme, which won the main prize this time, is the successor model to the Dynapro AT2, an on- and off-road tire. The Dynapro AT2 also previously won the main prize in the product design category at the 2020 Red Dot Design Awards in Germany.

Recently launched in the U.S. market, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme features mileage that guarantees long driving distance, aggressive shoulder and sidewall design, and enhanced noise reduction capabilities.

It also received the 3PMSF (3-Peak Mountain Snowflake) certification, which certifies braking performance on snowy roads. Additionally, it is designed with multi-angled grooves and sipes to provide enhanced braking performance even on wet surfaces.

The Dynapro XT, which also won the Good Design Award main prize alongside the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme, is a rugged terrain tire newly introduced by Hankook Tire this year. It features highly durable polygonal blocks and wide zigzag grooves that deliver excellent off-road traction on rough surfaces, as well as a strong toothed sidewall design that protects against punctures.

The Dynapro XT also applies chamber-treated edges that minimize impact with the road surface and shoulder block cushions that absorb noise. Furthermore, it is equipped with 3PMSF certification to perform well even in harsh winter conditions.

A Hankook Tire official stated, "Based on an innovative design philosophy, we are preparing for and leading changes in the future market beyond the current tire industry, conducting various projects related to creative ideas and design to strengthen our competitiveness."

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