Hankook Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires for Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) announced on the 26th that it will supply its best eco-friendly performance tire, ‘Kinergy Eco2,’ as original equipment tires for Fiat’s representative compact models, the ‘Fiat 500’ and ‘Fiat Panda,’ an Italian complete car brand.

The ‘Kinergy Eco2’ supplied as original equipment tires this time is a product that has proven excellent performance by obtaining the highest grade, A grade, in the tire labeling system granted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

Kinergy Eco2 applied a pattern that optimizes the contact between the tread and the road surface along with a new compound, simultaneously enhancing wet road driving performance and wear resistance. Highly evaluated for these aspects, it obtained an A grade in the EU tire labeling system, recognizing its top performance not only in the European tire market but also in the global eco-friendly tire market.

In addition, while maintaining the balanced driving performance of the Kinergy lineup, mileage was maximized, and to improve wet road braking performance, Aqua Edge technology was applied along with wide lateral grooves on the shoulder area to minimize hydroplaning.

Fiat’s representative compact models, the ‘Fiat 500’ and ‘Fiat Panda,’ are leading the European small car market based on excellent eco-friendliness. Equipped with the latest gasoline engine featuring mild hybrid technology, fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 20% and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 30% compared to previous models.