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Hankook iON i*cept IW01 245/35 R21 96V
Technical specifications
Description
Designed for better performance in winter
Double advantage:
The iON i*cept pushes the limits of what's possible to deliver optimal performance. The iON i*cept was developed specifically for electric vehicles, but also offers the best of both worlds.
Minimized tread noise:
The V-shaped pattern of the iON i*cept distributes road noise by alternately shifting the inner and outer blocks when they come into contact with the road, which also provides additional traction on snow.
Tire noise can be drastically reduced by optimizing the pitch sequence. The iON i*cept has optimized the number and size of pitches so that we can hear the important things better.
Minimized cavity noise:
The knurling technology used inside the grooves of the iON i*cept effectively reduces rolling noise during contact with the road by narrowing the air path without compromising the intended effect of the grooves.
Further reduced rolling resistance:
The iON i*cept achieves decent LRR performance through the use of an advanced compound and Hankook Tire's optimized vulcanization technology, which improves all aspects of the tire equally.
The aerodynamic profile of the iON i*cept reduces air and rolling resistance as well as driving noise.
Improved cornering stability:
Improved tire stiffness is essential to support the weight of electric vehicles. Hankook's EV contour technology increases cornering stiffness by 7%, optimizing the handling characteristics of electric vehicles.
Improved traction on snow:
The sipes on the iON i*cept improve braking performance and traction on snow. The precise sipe angles can significantly improve safety on snow-covered roads.
Superior handling on winter roads:
The stiffness of the tread has been optimized with 2D sipes in the center and 3D sipes in the surrounding blocks. As a result, the iON i*cept offers outstanding handling on all winter roads.
Improved performance on snow, reduced rolling resistance:
The EVolution rubber compound consists of highly concentrated silica and environmentally friendly materials. It offers good mileage and further reduced rolling resistance without compromising performance on snow.
Improved wet grip:
Water pipe grooves are incorporated into the shoulder blocks to divert water away from the main groove, maximizing grip on wet roads.
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Hankook
1031709
245/35 R21 96V
C
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A (most efficient) to E (least efficient).
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Please note:
Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and can be reduced considerably by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. To improve fuel efficiency, tyre pressures must be checked regularly.
Wet grip
Wet grip is categorised in classes A (shortest braking distance - E (longest braking distance).
A car fitted with class A tyres can have a braking distance which is 18 m shorter than that of a car fitted with class E tyres when performing an emergency stop at 80 km/h (in average road grip conditions). *
*Source: wdk Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (Professional association of the German rubber industry)
Please note:
Road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution. The EU tyre label categorises extrnal rolling noise in the classes from A (quietest rolling noise level) to C (loudest rolling noise level). This is measured in decibels (dB) and compared to the European noise emission limit values for external tyre rolling noise.
A
The pictogram with the classification "A" shows that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by more than 3 dB.
B
Classification "B" means that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by up to 3 dB.
C
Classification "C" means that the specified limit value has been exceeded.
Grip in snow, winter-suitability
Tyres labelled with the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake, or "3PMSF" symbol, must display a specified braking or traction characteristic on a solid bed of snow in comparison to a standardised reference comparison tyre (a so-called "SRTT" - standard reference test tyre).
Please note:
For all winter and all-year tyres manufactured from 1/1/2018, the Alpine symbol is mandatory. Tyres labelled as such are tested for their snow characteristics in a standardised and globally recognised test procedure and must fulfil specified minimum requirements. These tyres provide particularly good performance with regard to safety and driving control in winter conditions - snow, icy roads and low temperatures.
