Hankook Tire Supplies New Tires for Audi 'Q4 e-tron'

Punk Self-Sealing Silguard Tire

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) announced on the 14th that it will supply the ultra-high-performance tire exclusively for electric vehicles, ‘Ventus S1 evo3 ev,’ as original equipment tires (OET) for Audi’s first compact electric SUVs, the 'Q4 e-tron' and 'Q4 Sportback e-tron.'

Hankook Tire expanded its portfolio further by following up last June’s supply of original equipment tires for Audi’s first pure electric sports car model, the ‘e-tron GT,’ demonstrating continued success in electric vehicle partnerships. The Ventus S1 evo3 ev, supplied as original equipment tires this time, is developed to suit the characteristics of electric vehicles, delivering powerful driving performance while minimizing noise and rolling resistance.

In particular, it applies a tread pattern tailored to the noise-free nature of electric vehicles to minimize road noise. Along with providing the best handling performance, it secures lateral rigidity by applying a newly developed high-rigidity bead specialized for electric motors, ensuring stable driving performance even at high speeds.

Additionally, the dual carcass (tire framework) made of high-performance fibers offers very high stability, increasing load capacity and improving fuel efficiency. The compound optimized for electric vehicles provides excellent grip on both wet and dry surfaces while simultaneously enhancing rolling resistance.

Hankook Tire supplies 19-inch, 20-inch, and 21-inch tires for the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Among these, the 20-inch and 21-inch tires are Sealguard tires that self-seal punctures. Even if a puncture occurs due to external impact, the special viscous sealing agent called sealant applied inside immediately fills the crack to prevent internal air from leaking out. It can instantly seal punctures up to 5 mm in diameter, allowing continuous driving even in puncture situations.

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