The Hankook iON GT SUV summer tyre will allow owners of electric and hybrid cars to take full advantage of the car's capabilities. The model designed with iON Innovative Technology offers satisfactory performance on any summer surface. Designed for heavier and more demanding electric cars, it will allow you to fully enjoy every kilometre you drive. It is a choice that provides a guarantee of safety and driving comfort.
Optimised tread structure
The symmetrical tread of the Hankook iON GT SUV tyre has been developed to provide optimum grip on a variety of surfaces, both wet and dry. Wide circumferential grooves and numerous sipes effectively drain water, minimising the risk of aquaplaning and increasing driving safety. The Opti tread further increases the rigidity of the ribs, preventing excessive deformation and improving handling characteristics.
Increased mileage
Electric cars have a higher kerb weight and greater torque, which may result in faster and uneven tread wear. The Round Even technology used on the iON GT SUV ensures optimum distribution of pressure on the tyre surface when in touch with the road surface. This ensures that the rubber layer wears down uniformly, extending its service life.
Advanced compound
The tyre is made from an innovative Pro Grip rubber compound, enriched with high-density silica. As a result, it provides excellent grip and a short braking distance on wet roads (Class A on the European label). The long-lasting, abrasion-resistant formula has been developed using eco-friendly minerals, making it safe for the environment.
Designed for electric and hybrid vehicles
Reinforced with a hybrid aramid fibre belt, the Hankook iON GT SUV can easily withstand the greater weight of electric vehicles. This solution increases its rigidity and improves its handling characteristics. Even when driving dynamically, the tyre maintains its optimum shape and, thanks to Grip Boost technology, the iON GT SUV provides excellent grip when cornering.
Low rolling resistance
One of the key features for electric owners is good tyre energy efficiency. The Opti Cure technology used in the iON GT SUV is designed to reduce rolling resistance as much as possible. It involves optimising the vulcanisation process so that all sections of the rubber are evenly cured. This translates into a uniform thickness and structure of the tyre. The effect is to reduce rolling resistance, allowing the vehicle to be recharged less frequently and travel for longer.
Comfortably quiet ride
The manufacturer has ensured a high level of acoustic comfort while driving, using innovative technological solutions. A key role is played by the special Corn Husk (corn husk) structure used in the tread grooves, which effectively disperses sound, reducing rolling noise. In addition, the aerodynamic shape of the shoulder and sidewall reduces air resistance and the noise generated, resulting in a quieter and more comfortable journey.
Created in the spirit of ecology
The Hankook iON GT SUV is not only a model with great driving characteristics. The manufacturer has also ensured that it is created in the spirit of sustainability. Up to 77% environmentally friendly materials are used in the manufacture of the tyre, including recycled and organic raw materials such as natural resins. Their suppliers are ISCC PLUS certified companies.
Hankook is a South Korean tyre manufacturer classified in the medium segment. The brand is known for its innovative solutions and the good quality of the products on offer, making it able to compete with premium products. It also actively supports sport by sponsoring, among others UEFA Champions League or being a tyre supplier to Formula E.