Hankook will be launching the iON winter from September 2022, the first winter tyre in a new product line that has been specifically designed for electric vehicles. By taking this approach, the company wants to make a decisive contribution from a tyre-choice perspective to advancing the mobility transition towards zero‑emission vehicles, even in the cold season. Following on from the iON evo, Hankook's summer tyre, the new Hankook iON winter is the second member of the new, global "iON" tyre family for premium electric vehicles.
According to Hankook, characteristics of the new tyre include reduced rolling resistance, low-noise rolling characteristics and high load-bearing capacity. For drivers of electric cars, this means more range per battery charge and a better driving experience compared to conventional tyres. In addition, the new Hankook iON products are specially designed for the instant high torques produced by powerful electric vehicles.
Hankook iON winter tires
One of the special features of the iON tyre family is its aerodynamic optimisation so that it can exploit the potential for greater efficiency and range, while avoiding additional air turbulence. The tyre pattern is designed in such a way as to reduce air resistance. Equally, these measures have a positive impact on the lowest possible noise development.
The Hankook iON winter will be available in sizes from 18 to 22 inches at market launch. The Hankook iON evo is available as a summer tyre while an all-season version, the Hankook iON evo AS, will also be available for the North American market.
Source: Hankook
