Hankook Optimo ME04

The tread design and the all season tire compound boost the grip in dry, wet and winter weather. The tread elements with the siping detail and the all season compound boost the grip on the road surface, while the compound keeps the rubber flexibility in various conditions. The four circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning. They eliminate water and slush from below the footprint and enhance the wet and winter weather road gripping ability. This combination ensures a safer year round driving experience.

The ribbed pattern's close surface contact boosts the tire's steering responsiveness and driving stability. The steering becomes faster and more precise in its response to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting the model. The shoulder tread block placement, with the siping detail, increase the grip on the road surface while the tires are maneuvering with the additional biting edges they provide. The braking power is also enhanced. The circumferential grooves manage to create friction at the moment of braking, shortening the braking distance and ensuring a safer performing capability.

The tread design features a five-degree variable pitch sequence which lowers the road and tread pattern noise heard while the tires are in motion. This pitch sequence successfully negates the road and tread pattern noise heard in the vehicle's cabin by creating a sound-cancelling frequency. This frequency cancels out the road noise before it can dampen the passengers' driving enjoyment, offering a quiet and comfortable drive.