Hankook is now exclusively supplying its new Vantra FlexClimate all-season tyre in the size 205/75R16 113/111R as original equipment for VW Crafter. The tyre will also be launched on the replacement market soon and has been specifically designed to meet the needs of vans, which are increasingly being powered by electric drives.
Hankook for the New VW Crafter
“With our appointment as an original equipment manufacturer for the VW Crafter, we are underlining our commitment to continuing to expand our product portfolio in the van segment and to offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse requirements of our commercial customers,” stresses Jongho Park, President and COO of Hankook Tire Europe. “The Hankook e-Vantra FlexClimate combines numerous characteristics that make it ideal for demanding everyday use. This product focuses on state-of-the-art technologies that enhance efficiency and safety, ensuring it is well equipped to meet changes in the sector.”
The Hankook e-Vantra FlexClimate has been manufactured both for the high demands of all-electric vans and for vans with internal combustion engines, and is now debuting as original equipment on the VW Crafter with classic drive technology. Both conventional and electrified commercial vehicles benefit from the high load capacity, durability and wear resistance.#
At the same time, one of the main considerations during the tyre development was guaranteeing safe and stable handling, even with a full vehicle load. With this in mind, the Hankook e-Vantra FlexClimate features a reinforced side wall that absorbs high transverse forces. The height of the bead filler, along with a bead structure featuring multiple reinforcements, ensures stability —particularly during demanding driving conditions when the vehicle is fully loaded.
Another characteristic of the Hankook e-Vantra FlexClimate is the high silica content in the tread compound. Together with functionalised polymers and special resins, it ensures improved wet braking performance, high durability and reduced rolling resistance. The optimised tread with advanced 3D sipe technology enhances the block rigidity, while guaranteeing a uniform wear pattern as well as reliable traction – even in wintry conditions. The zigzag sipe pattern ensures added safety on snow and mud. The Hankook e-Vantra FlexClimate is 3PMSF-certified, meaning it carries the mountain/snowflake symbol and is also suitable for winter use.
