Hankook is presenting several world premieres at this year’s IAA show. For the first time, the premium tyre maker plans to showcase a tyre made specifically for coaches, the SmartTouring tyre. With the extension of the modern e-cube Blue series for long-haul trucks, a complete tyre line with maximum fuel efficiency will be available. In addition, the new low-line sizes of the popular e-cube MAX series demonstrate that Hankook has already integrated the current market trend in the low-line segment in its portfolio. In a separate outdoor exhibition area, the company will also be highlighting its OE partnerships with MAN and Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Research and tyre development at Hankook continues to focus on economy and efficiency. The company is expanding its ultra-efficient e-cube Blue trailer tyres to include relevant steering and axle profiles, and for the first time, will be presenting a complete solution for all axle positions in long-haul transport, including A-labels for rolling resistance on all the tyres in the series.
As the low-line segment faces increasing requirements, the premium tyre maker is also presenting new sizes for steering and drive axles. The 45 and 50 series from the successful e-cube MAX tyre line have been developed especially for use on mega trucks. This allows fleet owners to exploit the maximum inner loading height of 3 m without exceeding the maximum permissible overall height of 4 m. Furthermore, Hankook has reacted to the increasing importance of long-distance coach travel all over the world by presenting the new SmartTouring tyre, a series which will be premiered at this year’s IAA.
The Hankook “Smart” concept is used in several different tyre series to meet a wide range of requirements. Therefore, technology meets all the key criteria of the truck and bus tyre segment, in addition to safety, it stands for high mileage, a particularly anti chip and cut tyre compound, retreadability and high traction.