Hankook has expanded its SmartFlex range with two new tyres: the SmartFlex AH51 for steering axles and the SmartFlex DH51 for drive axles.
They cover a particularly wide range of applications including long distance, regional traffic and last mile distribution.
The company claims a considerable increase in mileage performance for both these latest tyre patterns – namely 15% for the steering axle and 20% for the driving axle compared to their predecessors. Moreover, a 10% reduction in rolling resistance for the SmartFlex AH51 and DH51 contributes to a further reduction in fuel consumption when compared to its 31 series tyres. Both the two new treads can be regrooved and are retreadable.
The Hankook SmartFlex AH51 can be used as an all-position tyre and is equipped with wide tread blocks and additional supports (TWES: Tread Wear Equalised Stepper) in the outer grooves, significantly increasing tread stiffness which ensures even wear across the entire width of the tyre and further improves mileage and rolling resistance. The SmartFlex DH51 has a wider contact patch than its predecessor, which increases traction while improving mileage and rolling resistance.
