In the previous article, Dunlop and Roadstone were compared. You may recall that Roadstone is a Nexen-affiliated brand. Hankook is another South Korean tyre manufacturer, similar to Nexen. This article will concentrate on Hankook. You may have questions about the second brand. This blog post focuses solely on Hankook.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Hankook Tire & Technology is regarded as one of the top 10 tyre manufacturers in the world. In addition to selling tyres, the company also sells car batteries, alloy wheels, and brake pads. The company’s headquarters are in Seoul, while regional offices are located throughout the world. Hankook, like Pirelli, sponsors a variety of motorsports even on a global scale.
Interestingly, it will replace Michelin as the original equipment tyre supplier for Formula E. Hankook, unlike other tyre brands, is not limited to a specific vehicle class. Instead, Hankook tyres are available for all vehicle types, including large commercial vehicles. In addition, numerous Hankook products feature technologies such as run-flat.
A brand such as Hankook merits a section dedicated to its unique characteristics.
HANKOOK’S STANDOUT POINTS
Kontrol
The entirety of Hankook’s operations revolved around ‘Kontrol’. It is a philosophy that permeates the research, development, and manufacturing processes. The letter K represents kinetics or motion. Kontrol’s purpose is to ensure that drivers always receive the highest levels of ‘performance, comfort, safety, and environment.’ You may wonder why the environment is present here.
Hankook tyres are naturally environmentally friendly. On top of that, all tyres are constructed to have low rolling resistance. Consequently, you can save the environment and save money by consuming less fuel. Kontrol is present in all Hankook tyres, regardless of whether they are intended for motorsports or everyday driving.
G’Trac
It is the name of Hankook’s testing ground and not a technology. It is where all of the company’s tyres and other products are tested. Therefore, if the manufacturer claims that a particular tyre produces minimal tyre noise, you must believe them. After all, the company’s claims are supported by extensive testing under a variety of road conditions.
Ride Quality Control Technology
Hankook collects data using a variety of sensors installed throughout the test vehicle. The information is then processed by computers. With this information, the company can produce tyres with superior ride quality. The tests are conducted in a variety of conditions, including uneven road surfaces, potholes, exposed utility hole covers, rain, and snow.
Notable Hankook Tires
Hankook produces numerous noteworthy tyres. They consist of:
- Ventus S1 Evo 3
- Dynapro HP2
- Ventus V2
