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Hankook manufactures premium high-performance tyres for a wide range of vehicle categories from cars to trucks as well as for motorsport. Much of the development and production takes place in Europe for the European market, including original equipment for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and VW.
Say hello to the Hankook iON FlexClimate (IL01A), the perfect all-season tyre for your electric vehicle (EV). Whether you’re cruising in a passenger car or an SUV, this tyre’s got your back, rain or shine, snow or sun.
Cool Features: This tyre grips like a champ on wet and dry roads, and it even handles light snow like a pro. Thanks to its ProGrip tread mix loaded with high-density silica and eco-friendly materials, you’re in for some amazing traction and performance.
Built for EVs: Toughened with aramid fibers, it can easily support the heavier weight of EVs. Plus, with a 20% boost in sidewall rigidity, you’re looking at a smoother, more controlled ride.
Eco-Friendly & Efficient: High natural resin content means less wear and a longer lifespan. Using fewer materials makes your drive more energy-efficient.
Super Quiet Ride: Hankook’s i Sound Absorber tech keeps your ride whisper-quiet, perfect for the peaceful world of EVs.
Coming in 8 sizes with more on the way, the iON FlexClimate is just what you need for year-round safety, efficiency, and comfort. Ready to roll with the best all-season tyre out there?
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
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