Hankook to unveil advanced winter tires in Frankfurt

Neu-Isenburg, Germany –  Hankook will present a series of tire innovations including an “entirely new” winter tire range for the European market at this year’s IAA being held 15-27 Sept in Frankfurt, Germany,

The ultra high performance winter tire series i*cept, said Hankook, was developed for central and western European winter conditions. It features a new silica compound and an asymmetric tread design, optimised for snow performance.

Already recognised with a Red Dot Award, the new tire generation will be available in speed rating W as well as in a special version for modern SUVs, the company added.