tyre tests Hankook iON evo IK01:
2025
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215/55 R18
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Hankook Ventus iON S (IK01) is a mid-range summer tyre fully suited to electric cars. The Korean designers have equipped it with a modern asymmetrical tread, distinguished by:
Extended shoulder pads with optimised stiffness that prevent slippage caused by high torque in electric cars.
A hybrid belt interlaced with aramid fibers allows the tyre to maintain its optimum shape when travelling at high speeds.
Expanding towards the shoulder zones, the transverse channels optimise water flow through the tread and also reduce noise when driving on wet surfaces.
Wide circumferential grooves increase fluid and mud drainage efficiency, reducing the risk of uncontrolled sliding.
Rolling resistance, the impact on range, and the noise generated is also crucial for electric car tyres. The IKO1 model therefore relies on:
EVolution rubber compound with a high content of silica, contributes to higher mileage and lower rolling resistance.
Optimised ground pressure distribution so that the tread does not unduly affect the range of the electric vehicle and wears more slowly and steadily.
Hankook is a South Korean brand classified in the mid-price segment. The company's products are distinguished not only by their quality workmanship but also by the use of proprietary solutions to enhance driving safety and performance.
Hankook
Hankook is a world-renowned South Korean tyre manufacturer. Although the brand originates in the mid-range segment, innovative technologies allow Hankook to successfully compete with the premium class. Manufacturers such as Audi and BMW trust Hankook, choosing them for fitted tyres. For decades, Hankook has been supplying reliable summer, winter and all-season tyres, and they have been the exclusive Formula E supplier since the 2022/2023 season. Hankook products, manufactured in Hungary and various other countries, guarantee safety and high performance for drivers worldwide.
Technical data:
Hankook iON evo IK01 Summer tyre is considered medium class, that is, characterised by best value for money.
You are currently viewing a tyre in the size 245/45 R18.
The tyre is currently available in sizes between 18 to 21 inch.
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Tyre is reinforced (is more resistant to heavier loads)
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has a rim protector (the designation of this type of tyre depends on the tyre manufacturer).