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.....Igotboost.com had the opportunity
to interview Bill Bainbridge at this year's SEMA show
to get a heads up on Hankook's new Ventus V12 evo K110
performance tire. Mr. Bainbridge immediately began informing
us on the rigorous research and development that started
12-14 months prior. Hankook challenged it's engineers
to take it's high performance tire to the next level
from a performance standpoint but also employ a visually
appealing tread design. What was born is the new Ventus
V12 evo K110, with fantastic handling capabilities in
wet and especially dry road conditions. The new proprietary
technology inside the tire carcass construction helps
maximize more of the footprint of the tire on the road,
and also aids when emergency or spirited driving is
required. Hankook is on track to offer up to 60 sizes
by spring 2008 varying from 25-50 aspect ratio and 17-21
inch rim sizes. The new 3D technology developed by Hankook
not only looks sharp with it's beveled edges and eye
tripping tread design but its also helps with high speed
stability and precise cornering. Mr. Bainbridge explained
to igotboost.com that a tire's tread blocks have a tendency
to "roll over" in high speed cornering situations,
but Hankook's engineers have resolved this issue from
a performance standpoint using 3D tread design. The
new Ventus V12 evo K110 is targeted towards the car
enthusiast that wants to purchase a plus 1 or 2 tire
and rim combo to enhance their particular vehicles handling
and looks. So if your in the market for a tire that
will give you confidence in any summer driving condition,
Hankook's Ventus V12 will surely put a smile on your
face.
.....Oh yeah, just to let you guys know
Hankook's professional race season is still on track
to campaign the JIC/Hankook Porsche 993 GT-2 in drifting
and time attack competition events. Other exciting news
is Hankook Tire and Corsa Motorsports have reached an
agreement for Hankook to be a sponsor and the exclusive
tire supplier for Corsa Motorsports, and will compete
in the 2008 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in the GT2
Class.
Written and Interviewed By
Court Shanken
Bill Bainbridge
Director Brand Communication
HankookTires
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