Hankook W442 i cept RS

The Hankook Winter ICept RS W442 winter tires were initially created by developers as tires exclusively for passenger cars. Among the main distinguishing characteristics that these tires possess is a unique tread pattern in terms of appearance and technical characteristics.

Unique Tread Pattern

The stiffness rib in these radial tires is divided into separate segments, which provide the vehicle with much better directional stability and maximum manageability even on a snow-covered road.

At the same time, the notches located on the tread provide the vehicle with better traction with the ground, which is why the braking and acceleration paths of the vehicle are significantly reduced. This is also facilitated by the optimally balanced lamellar structure of the tire.

Contact Patch

The maneuverability of the vehicle and its balance on a winter road are ensured by new technologies for creating a contact patch. Longitudinally located grooves allow for more active removal of water or snow from the contact patch.

Tread Carcass

When developing the Hankook Winter ICept RS W442 winter tires, the goal was to create tires with maximally optimized properties. To do this, computer modeling technologies were used, which allow for consideration of absolutely all environmental conditions. The use of the latest technologies has made it possible to significantly increase the wear resistance and strength of the tires. At the same time, these tires remain ideally soft. As a result of the used results, the service life of the tires has been significantly extended, and they can be used in the winter period for several years.

Quietness and Rolling Resistance

One of the important points that the tire developers sought to improve was the reduction of the noise level. The use of soft rubber, some features of the tread carcass, the tread design that helps to reduce pumping, as well as other technological techniques made it possible to achieve this goal. Now the quietness of the tires is the pride of the creators. In addition, these same techniques have made it possible to reduce fuel consumption while driving.

Silica-containing Compound

To ensure the elasticity of the rubber even at low temperatures, as well as to increase its wear resistance, the developers used a special silica-containing composition Silica when creating the tires.

Main Features of the Hankook W442 i cept RS Tire

- reliability of grip with all types of road surface;
- increased wear resistance of the rubber when increasing the softness coefficient using a silica-containing mixture Silica;
- optimal tread properties that provide maximum manageability and water and snow removal.