Frankfurt, Germany – Korean tire maker Kumho is a unveil a tire developed for electric vehicles (EVs) at the IAA motorshow, being held 17-27 Sept in Frankfurt.
The Wattrun tire is 25 percent lighter than other EV tires on the market and exhibits "excellent" braking on wet roads and a low noise level, Kumho announced 8 Sept.
Also on display will be new run-flat tires with enhanced safety features, and self-sealing-tires that prevent air leakage in the event of a puncture.
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