Hankook Tire's Ventus evo Achieves Top Ratings in European UHP Tire Test

Hankook Tire Japan is pleased to announce that its ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire, "Ventus evo (ventus evo)," has earned high marks in comparative tests conducted by leading European automotive magazines. In Europe, an advanced automotive market, excellent results were confirmed in handling, braking, and grip on both dry and wet road conditions, underscoring the product's superior overall performance.

■ Achieved Overall 1st Place in Major European Media Tests In a tire comparison test conducted by the prominent German automotive magazine "Auto Bild," the "Ventus evo" recorded an overall 1st place (Test Winner). In this test, tires from approximately 50 brands, including major global tire manufacturers (Size: 245/45R19), were fitted to a BMW 5 Series and comprehensively evaluated based on multiple criteria on dry and wet surfaces. The results showed that "Ventus evo" demonstrated excellent handling performance, especially on wet surfaces, and stable maneuverability on dry surfaces. Furthermore, it recorded short braking distances for braking performance, which is directly linked to safety, and its high overall performance was recognized.

■ Demonstrated Overwhelming Performance in SUV Tire Tests as Well In addition, in a comparative test conducted by "Auto Bild Allrad," the SUV specialist magazine of "Auto Bild," the "Ventus evo" also achieved an overall 1st place. This test evaluated 9 products in size 255/45R19 in both on-road and off-road environments, assessing their performance under various road conditions. On wet surfaces, it received high marks for both handling and braking performance, and stable braking performance was confirmed on dry surfaces. Furthermore, its traction performance was evaluated in environments such as wet grass and gravel roads, demonstrating its adaptability to a wide range of driving conditions. Both magazines concluded in their overall assessment: "Ventus evo is a tire with balanced handling performance, braking power, and grip performance on both dry and wet surfaces."

■ Also Received High Ratings from Various Evaluation Bodies In addition to these, the "Ventus evo" also received a "Highly Recommended" rating in tests conducted by the British tire specialist magazine "Tyre Reviews." Since its launch, it has consistently received high evaluations in tests by multiple rating agencies, and the performance of the flagship brand "Ventus" is becoming increasingly recognized.

■ Adopts Next-Generation Compound Utilizing AI Technology The "Ventus evo" utilizes a compound developed with the latest AI technology, achieving a superb balance of driving performance, stability, and durability, making it an ultra-high-performance tire. Designed to match the characteristics of high-performance vehicles, it aims to achieve both sporty driving performance and peace of mind in daily use.

■ Regarding Future Developments Hankook Tire will accelerate the development of advanced technologies by utilizing infrastructure such as the global integrated R&D hub "Technoplex," the advanced research facility "Hankook Technodome," and the large-scale test track "Hankook Technoring." We will continue to establish a leading position in the ultra-high-performance tire sector and promote the provision of high-value-added products in global markets.

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