Hankook Launches New HP Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire America Corp. has launched the Ventus R-S2 Z212, a new performance line it said was based on its Ventus RSS Z211 race tire.

Hankook said the new Ventus R-S2 Z212 offers improved road contact, dry traction and “exceptional” water dispersion.

The new line comes with V-, W- and Y-rated sizes ranging from 30 to 60 aspect ratios.

The Z212 also features a 3 per cent wider tread than previous models for traction and handling, wide shoulder blocks for steering control, wide center rib for steering response, and two-ply construction.