Switzerland
Description
SPORT DRIVING - Premium sports performance, developed for the future
CONCEPT
Precise handling in wet conditions:
Precision engineering ensures exceptional control on wet roads and maximum traction for safer driving.
Excellent handling and short braking distances:
Outstanding braking performance and high cornering stability ensure grip and safe driving pleasure in all weather conditions.
Excellent mileage:
Optimized tread design for exceptional performance and durability.
TECHNOLOGY
First-class handling in wet conditions
- Improved shoulder grooves: wet braking performance is enhanced by extended lateral shoulder grooves, which effectively secure cavities during braking maneuvers or heavy loads and increase the contact area. In addition, special connecting rods on the shoulder blocks ensure a closed structure that minimizes noise levels during normal driving.
- Excellent water drainage: the advanced drainage design reduces block deformation for better contact with the road. It ensures safer driving on wet roads thanks to a convex block shape. This means 7% shorter braking distances on wet roads and 4% better handling compared to the previous model.
More precise wet handling
- Improved grip performance thanks to a new formula: the Ventus evo offers excellent grip even on wet roads thanks to a new rubber compound with performance-enhancing resins. The improved compound material increases grip by optimizing tire temperature as a result of tire movement.
Excellent braking power and cornering stability
-Chamfer technology improves braking power and ensures even pressure distribution: the bevelled tread blocks optimize pressure load and thus increase grip. This reduces the braking distance by 6% compared to its predecessor.
Excellent braking and cornering performance
- Improved cornering stability: the flattened shoulder profile increases the rigidity of the tire sidewall for optimum grip and driving stability, especially at high speeds.
- Optimized stiffness pattern: maximized stiffness in the direction of travel, especially on the outer sides, improves grip on dry roads.
Outstanding performance that lasts
- Optimized tread design for even wear: the tread blocks and tread grooves have been optimally coordinated to ensure even wear and a long tire life. This increases mileage by 30% compared to its predecessor.
- Even ground pressure distribution: the further optimized shape and inner structure of the tire have resulted in an even contact patch for low wear, even under high loads.
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Hankook
1035218
235/30 ZR20 (88Y)
C
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A (most efficient) to E (least efficient).
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Please note:
Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and can be reduced considerably by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. To improve fuel efficiency, tyre pressures must be checked regularly.
Wet grip
Wet grip is categorised in classes A (shortest braking distance - E (longest braking distance).
A car fitted with class A tyres can have a braking distance which is 18 m shorter than that of a car fitted with class E tyres when performing an emergency stop at 80 km/h (in average road grip conditions). *
*Source: wdk Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (Professional association of the German rubber industry)
Please note:
Road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution. The EU tyre label categorises extrnal rolling noise in the classes from A (quietest rolling noise level) to C (loudest rolling noise level). This is measured in decibels (dB) and compared to the European noise emission limit values for external tyre rolling noise.
A
The pictogram with the classification "A" shows that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by more than 3 dB.
B
Classification "B" means that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by up to 3 dB.
C
Classification "C" means that the specified limit value has been exceeded.
