Hankook tyres
About Hankook
Hankook is a globally leading tyre manufacturer driven by innovation and quality. With over 80 years of experience in the tyre industry, Hankook strives to combine performance, safety, and sustainability in every product. Through advanced research and development, Hankook provides tyres that meet the demands of the transport and logistics sector. Designed with the latest technologies, Hankook tyres ensure optimal grip, durability, and driving comfort.
Hankook Truck Tyres
Hankook is a leading producer of high-quality truck tyres that meet the needs of modern transport companies. The brand offers a comprehensive range of tyres specifically designed for various applications, including long-haul transport, regional transport, on- and off-road transport, winter conditions, and urban transport. Thanks to advanced technologies and innovative designs, Hankook tyres are a reliable choice for fleets of all sizes.
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The Smart Series
Hankook's Smart Series features a range of high-performance truck and bus tyres designed for optimal performance, durability, and safety. These tyres are developed to meet the demands of modern commercial vehicles, combining innovative technologies with practical applications. Key features include safety, long service life, resistance to damage, re-grooving capability, and excellent traction. These attributes make the Smart Series a reliable choice for diverse transport and logistics needs.
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International Transport
For international transport, Hankook offers tyres optimized for long-distance journeys with a focus on efficiency and durability. These tyres are designed to withstand heavy loads and long driving times while ensuring low fuel consumption and extended service life. With innovative tread designs and reinforced carcass constructions, the tyres deliver consistent performance even under intensive highway use and major transport routes.
Smart Line Series
The Smart Line Series by Hankook is specifically designed for both regional and long-distance transport, offering advanced technologies such as hidden grooves and 3D sipes. These features ensure excellent grip, improved wear resistance, and lower rolling resistance, resulting in greater efficiency and durability. The Smart Line is a reliable choice for transport companies aiming for high performance and cost savings.
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Smart Flex Series
The Hankook Smart Flex Series is designed for both regional and long-haul transport, combining versatility with durability. These tyres offer up to 25% lower rolling resistance and up to 20% higher mileage. Innovative technologies, such as 3D sipes and hidden grooves, improve grip, ensure even wear, and maintain performance throughout the tyre's life. With the 3PMSF symbol, they are suitable for all-season use, while re-grooving and retreadability enhance cost-efficiency and sustainability.
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Smart Touring Series
This series provides high driving comfort, excellent mileage, and reliable performance under various weather conditions. Innovative technologies, such as V-shaped 3D sipes and optimized tread designs, enhance traction and ensure even wear, resulting in longer tyre life.
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E-cube MAX Series
The Hankook E-cube MAX Series is designed for long-distance transport, offering an excellent balance of fuel efficiency and high mileage. With innovative technologies, these tyres reduce rolling resistance and promote even wear.
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E-cube Blue Series
The Hankook E-cube Blue Series is specially developed for long-haul transport, emphasizing ultra-efficient, fuel-saving features. With an A-label for rolling resistance, this tyre line offers a complete solution for all axle positions.
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Regional Transport
In regional transport, where vehicles frequently stop, start, and operate at varying speeds, Hankook tyres provide optimal grip and wear resistance. These tyres are specifically tailored to the demands of medium-distance routes, delivering excellent performance on both urban and rural roads. Their robust construction makes them resistant to intensive use while ensuring comfortable driving and reliable braking performance.
- Smart Flex Series: The Hankook Smart Flex Series is suitable for both regional and international transport. These tyres deliver up to 25% lower rolling resistance and 30% more mileage. Innovations like 3D sipes and hidden grooves enhance grip and wear. With the 3PMSF symbol, they are suitable for all-season use.
On- & Off-road Transport
For on- and off-road transport, Hankook has developed tyres suitable for challenging conditions such as construction sites, unpaved roads, and extreme weather. These tyres combine reinforced sidewalls, a robust tread pattern, and high resistance to cuts and tears. They provide excellent traction on uneven terrain while withstanding heavy loads and harsh conditions.
- Smart Work Series: The Smart Work Series is designed for mixed on-road and off-road use, focusing on durability and top performance under tough conditions. These tyres offer strong traction, advanced technologies such as 3D sipes and stone ejectors, and optimal wear resistance. Their robust construction makes them ideal for the construction sector and other applications requiring versatility.
Transport in Winter Conditions
Hankook’s truck winter tyres are engineered to deliver maximum safety and performance in cold and snowy conditions. Equipped with special rubber compounds that remain flexible at low temperatures and tread patterns that provide excellent grip on slippery roads, these tyres are ideal for transport companies operating in regions with severe winters and variable conditions.
- Smart Control Series: The winter tyres in the Smart Control Series are specifically designed for trucks and buses to guarantee optimal performance on snow and ice. Featuring the 3PMSF symbol, they offer proven winter reliability. With wide treads and specialized sipes, they enhance grip and stability, ensuring vehicles can safely and efficiently navigate winter conditions.
Urban Transport
For urban transport, Hankook has developed tyres focusing on comfort, safety, and efficiency. These tyres are designed for vehicles that frequently stop and start, such as city buses. They also feature low noise levels.
- Smart City Series: The Hankook Smart City Series is specially developed for city buses, offering outstanding performance in urban environments. These tyres maintain their performance throughout their lifespan thanks to self-regulating treads. They provide improved grip, even wear, and reduced rolling resistance, resulting in greater efficiency and durability.
Sustainability
Hankook is committed to a sustainable future by developing innovative solutions that are both environmentally friendly and efficient. The company focuses on reducing its environmental footprint by integrating renewable and recycled materials into tyre production and designing tyres that improve vehicle fuel efficiency. This approach not only contributes to a cleaner environment but also enhances product performance.
As part of its ESG policy (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Hankook has achieved measurable results. In 2022, the company reduced CO2 emissions by 6.8% compared to 2018. Over 55% of the materials used in tyre production are sustainable, and 96.5% of materials used in factories are recycled. Additionally, Hankook has reduced water consumption per production unit by 15% over the past five years. These achievements highlight Hankook's commitment to sustainable manufacturing processes and the preservation of natural resources.
5 Advantages of Hankook
- Extensive Experience: Over 80 years of expertise in premium tyre production.
- Innovation: Advanced technologies such as Smart Flex and E-cube for better performance and fuel efficiency.
- Sustainability: Focus on recyclable materials and CO₂ reduction.
- Versatile Range: Suitable for urban transport, winter conditions, and on-/off-road applications.
- Reliability: High performance and long service life, even under tough conditions.
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