[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) announced on the 29th that it will participate in the commercial vehicle exhibition "Road Transport Expo 2022" held in Warwickshire, UK, showcasing premium tires for trucks and buses.
The "Road Transport Expo 2022" is a large-scale commercial vehicle exhibition attended by more than 90 truck and trailer manufacturers and related parts companies worldwide. It will be held from June 30 to July 2 (local time). This is the first time the event is being held and it is attracting attention.
Hankook Tire has set up a dedicated booth at the Stoneleigh National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, where the expo is held, and will exhibit medium and large cargo truck tires "SmartFlex AH51" and "SmartFlex DH51".
The "SmartFlex" series showcased at this expo are successor models to the "AH31" and "DH31," respectively. They feature improved mileage, fuel efficiency, braking performance, and high rolling resistance capabilities compared to previous models, delivering optimal performance under various driving conditions.
They maintain braking performance even as wear progresses with the "Hidden Groove" technology and simultaneously meet mileage and fuel efficiency requirements. Applying Hankook Tire's latest technologies such as the "S.R Cuff" technology, which further enhances braking performance, they provide the best performance.
Additionally, the tire surface blocks in contact with the road have been widened to increase mileage, and new compounds have been applied to enhance durability against wear and tearing. Furthermore, they have acquired the "3PMSF," a mandatory certification mark for European winter tires, enabling stable driving even on snowy roads during winter.
Hankook Tire first unveiled the "SmartFlex" series at the "2021 International Commercial Vehicle Exhibition" held in Birmingham, UK last year, already gaining recognition for its technology in the European market. Among them, the "SmartFlex AH51" was officially launched in the domestic market this year.
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