New Hankook all-season, winter van tyres
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Winter is on its way, and Hankook Tire has released two new tyres to keep vans on the move in the colder months. The Hankook Vantra ST AS2 is a completely new all-season tyre for vans and light commercial vehicles. Those who prefer a dedicated winter tyre can choose the Hankook Winter i*cept LV.
According to Hankook Tire, the Vantra ST AS2 gains its grip at lower temperatures thanks to something called ‘Ice-Philic-Technology’. This is an optimised soft tread compound that maximises the tyre’s contact patch. Vantra ST AS2 is 3PMSF certified and available in 15 sizes for 14- to 16-inch rim diameters, tread widths of 185 to 235 mm and 80 to 60 aspect ratios and Q, R, S, T and H speed ratings. Further sizes are currently under development.
The latest addition to the i*cept winter tyre range is said to offer “significantly increased mileage” in addition to winter capabilities. Hankook Tire says its engineers increased mileage for the Winter i*cept LV by approximately ten per cent compared with “conventional models”. They achieved this by designing a tyre with a wider tread design and an optimised groove structure on the shoulder block that prevents irregular wear and contributes to increased mileage and economy. The Hankook Winter i*cept LV will initially be introduced in a total of 24 sizes for 15- to 17-inch rim diameters, tread widths from 175 to 235 mm and aspect ratios from 75 to 60, and R and T speed ratings.
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