Hankook Optimo K415
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Summer weather performance
- Improved controllability
- High speed performance
- Quiet driving experience
OVERVIEW
The Hankook Optimo K415 is a performance and high performance, summer tire made for passenger vehicles.
The model promotes excellent controllability. The asymmetric tread pattern maintains consistent road contact, which increases steering responsiveness and driving stability. In other words, the steering response time is faster and more precise to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against driving pressure. The asymmetric tread, with the large elements, upgrades cornering and braking. Wide shoulder blocks and their strong grip boost cornering, while the siping detail and consistent surface contact shorten the braking distance.
Great summer weather performance is also promoted with this model. The asymmetric tread design manages to maintain road contact in dry and wet conditions. At the same time, the summer compound protects the tire from heat build-up along the tread area in warmer temperatures. Wide circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning, by dispersing water from the footprint. As a result, this tread design and durable rubber compound work together to promote a safe summer performance.
The tire also boosts driving durability. The optimal tread design keeps the road contact at all times, while the strong internal structure does not allow the tire to deform during the performance. At the same time, the heat-resistant compound prevents heat build-up along the tread area throughout the tire's high speed performance. As a result, these elements enable the tire to safely perform even at high speeds.
The Hankook Optimo K415 also offers a quiet and comfortable drive. The asymmetric tread design closely follows the road surface. This is in order to reduce road noise levels heard in the vehicle's cabin. This tread can decrease road noise heard while the tires are in motion. It negates sound waves generated before they can be heard by the passengers. As a result, these elements offer an enjoyable driving experience.
Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.
