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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.
Hankook iON i*cept IW01A: Master Winter Roads with Top Electric SUV Tyre Performance
Looking to tackle winter roads with confidence? Hankook's iON i*cept (IW01A) might just be your new best buddy when the temperatures dip! Here’s why this tyre is a game-changer for electric SUV drivers:
Double the Advantage: The iON i*cept SUV stretches the boundaries with its dual-purpose design—perfect for electric vehicles, offering stellar performance without compromise.
Quiet Ride, Big Impact: Thanks to the Noise Proof and Noise Guard Technologies, this tyre quiets down road noise while boosting your listening pleasure. It’s like having peace and quiet, even on the noisiest streets!
Enhanced Cornering Stability: With Hankook’s Grip Boost Technology, cornering stiffness gets a 7% bump, making handling as smooth as ice (but way safer!).
Snow? No Problem: Optimised Sipe Angles mean better braking and traction on snow. Those sipes are not just lines; they're your ticket to a safer journey!
Hold the Road: Whether it’s snow or a wet surface, the iON i*cept SUV has you covered. Diversified Sipes and Water Pipe Kerfs work tyrelessly to provide top-notch handling and grip.
Go the Extra Mile: Reduced rolling resistance from the ProDurable Compound doesn’t just save energy; it extends your EV's range—because who wants to stop when you're having fun?
And there you have it, folks! With the Hankook iON i*cept, you’re not just ready for winter; you’re all set to conquer it. Bring on the cold!
The Tire Labeling Ordinance specifies the information requirements on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise from tires. In addition, reference is made to the winter properties of the product.
The EU 1222/2009 regulation that has been in force since November 1st, 2012 has been revised and will be replaced by regulation EU 2020/740 from May 1st, 2021; From this point on, new requirements apply. The rating classes for fuel efficiency, wet grip and exterior noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been adjusted. The manufacturer's product data sheets stored in the EU database can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. Information on snow grip and ice grip is also newly included for tires that meet these criteria.
The following tires are exempt from the regulation: - tires that are designed exclusively for installation on vehicles that were first registered before October 1, 1990 - retreaded tires (until a corresponding extension of EU VO 2020/740 has taken place) - professional off - Road tires - Racing tires - Tires with additional devices to improve traction, eg studded tires - T-type emergency tires - Tires with a permissible speed below 80 km/h - Tires for rims with a nominal diameter ≤ 254 mm or ≥ 635 mm
The criteria and evaluation classes at a glance
fuel efficiency
The fuel consumption depends on the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, the driving conditions and the driving style of the driver. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tire is divided into classes A (highest efficiency) to E (lowest efficiency).
If a vehicle is completely equipped with class A tires, a consumption reduction of up to 7.5%* is possible compared to class E tyres. In the case of commercial vehicles, it can even be higher. (Source: European Commission Impact Assessment * when measured according to the test methods set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740)
Please note: Fuel consumption depends to a large extent on your own driving style and can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve fuel efficiency.
wet grip
Wet grip is divided into classes A (shortest braking distance) - E (longest braking distance).
If a car is equipped with class A tires, compared to class E tires, a braking distance of up to 18 m can be reduced when braking from 80 km/h (on a road surface with average grip).* *Source: wdk Economic Association of the German Rubber Industry eV
Please note: Traffic safety depends to a large extent on your own driving style. The stopping distances must always be observed. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve wet grip.
External rolling noise
The noise emitted by a tire affects the overall volume of the vehicle and affects not only your own driving comfort, but also the noise pollution of the environment. In the EU tire label, the external rolling noise is divided into 3 classes from A (lowest rolling noise) - C (highest rolling noise), measured in decibels (dB) and compared with the European noise emission limit values for external tire rolling noise.
A The pictogram with the classification "A" indicates that the tire's external rolling noise is more than 3 dB below the EU limit value in force until 2016. B The "B" classification means that the tyre's external rolling noise is up to 3 dB below or equal to the EU limit value in force until 2016. C The classification "C" indicates that the specified limit value is exceeded.