Hankook Tire Named Original Equipment for BMW i4 with Ventus S1 evo 3

• Hankook will supply tires for the first fully-electric Gran Coupé from BMW
• Hankook's flagship summer tire, the Ventus S1 evo 3, will be used on the BMW i4
• All-position and mixed tires from 18 to 19 inches available in both standard and run-flat options

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading tire company Hankook Tire is equipping the BMW i4 Gran Coupé with its ultra-high-performance (UHP) Ventus S1 evo 3 tires. The tires come in mixed sizes in 18-inch and 19-inch widths. In addition, the manufacturer supplies a 19-inch run-flat option and an 18-inch all-position option.

The Ventus S1 evo 3 combines a reinforced sidewall with a high-strength bead core, resulting in sporty, dynamic driving performance and precision steering. In addition, the ultra-light rayon carcass and special aramid composite material in the belt area partly reduce unwanted expansion in the rolling circumference, even at very high speeds, which also has a positive effect on driving stability and precision steering. The special tread compound made from high-performance natural resins guarantees the necessary grip and excellent traction and braking performance.

"It is particularly complex to calibrate a tire for an electric vehicle like the BMW i4," says Jeongho Park, Executive Vice President and Director of OE Division at Hankook Tire. "We significantly expanded our research in this area a few years ago, and this effort is now paying off. By supplying the product for the BMW i4, we are strengthening our presence in the electric sports car sector, which I'm delighted about."

Overview of Hankook tire sizes for the BMW i4

Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

SOURCE Hankook Tire America Corp.