Hankook Winter i*cept evo

It utilizes the asymmetric tread design and the winter compound to enhance the winter grip on the ice- and snow-covered surfaces. The compound optimizes its rubber flexibility in freezing temperatures to ensure a safer winter traction. The tread design uses its polar bear claw groove pattern, the auxiliary internal sipes and the 3D zigzag sipe pattern to firmly grip the ice and snow on the road surface, guaranteeing the tires traction and constant forward motion. The circumferential and angled lateral grooves increase the hydroplaning resistance with their upgraded water and slush dispersing ability.

The wide footprint and the durable compound enhance the traction and ease the pressure off the tire. This, along with the strengthened internal structure, enables the tire to securely perform at its best high speed ability. The detailed tread's surface contact upgrades the steering responsiveness and the driving stability. In other words, the steering becomes quicker and more precise in its response to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure. The 3D lateral siping placement enhances the braking power. These sipes generate friction between the tire and the road surface, shortening the stopping distance even on ice- and snow-covered road surface conditions. As a result, the tire ensures the driver's control over the vehicle during its high speed performance.

The tread design features a special inside-to-outside groove design which creates an optimized pitch variation along the tread area. This variable pitch sequence lowers the road noise levels heard in the vehicle's cabin. The pitch generates a sound-cancelling frequency that cancels the soundwaves before they can ruin the passengers' driving enjoyment. This results in a quiet and enjoyable driving experience.