Hankook Tire Launches 'Smart Touring AL31' Tire for Express Buses

Hankook Tire & Technology (hereafter Hankook Tire) announced on March 18 that it has launched its new premium tire, the "Smart Touring AL31," for medium and long-distance intercity and express buses in the domestic market.

The "Smart Touring AL31" features significantly enhanced core performance compared to the previous model, the "Smart Touring AL22." Improvements include higher mileage, better wet grip, increased driving stability, and reduced rolling resistance.

Smart Touring AL31. Hankook Tire

In particular, the new product delivers outstanding cost efficiency by boosting mileage performance by 30% over its predecessor. It incorporates the latest "Decoupling Groove" technology, proven in the North American market, to prevent irregular wear on the tire shoulder. In addition, the "Hidden Groove" and "T.W.E.S (Tread Wear Equalizer Stepper)" pattern technologies, which change the tread shape as the tire wears, promote even wear and minimize stone trapping, thereby extending tire life.

This product is available in the "12R22.5" size, which is the primary specification for intercity and express bus tires in Korea. With the expansion of medium and long-distance bus routes and increased travel distances, demand is rising for tires with excellent mileage performance. This new release is expected to meet the needs of drivers seeking greater cost efficiency.

Hankook Tire plans to continue strengthening its leadership in the global truck and bus tire market.

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