Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook is supplying the new Porsche Macan with the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev ex works. In the size 235/55R20Y XL on the front axle and 285/45R20Y XL on the rear axle as well as bearing the “NE0” marking on the side wall, the summer tyre brings the latest technology to the road. Specially tailored to the powerful Porsche Macan, it ensures optimum power transmission and maximum driving stability – even at high torques.

“Equipping the new, all-electric Porsche Macan – one of the highest-selling Porsche model series – with our premium tyres is another milestone in our successful partnership with the sports car manufacturer,” says Jongho Park, President of Hankook Tire Europe. “Our technologies are ready for the requirements of the next generation of sporty electric vehicles.”

More range thanks to optimised rolling resistance

With the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev, Hankook is supplying a tyre with exemplary all-round qualities for the Porsche Macan. The tread compound confidently transmits the above-average drive torque of the electric Porsche SUV to the road, while increasing the range thanks to optimised rolling resistance. At the same time, the tread pattern offers excellent grip on wet and dry road surfaces with a wide and stable centre tread block. A further advantage of the tread compound, which has been designed specifically for the outstanding acceleration of electric vehicles, is the high abrasion resistance.

In addition, the carefully balanced tread design provides excellent acoustic comfort, by significantly reducing the already low noise emissions of the electric vehicle once again. This ensures a quieter ride for both drivers and passengers, as the tread pattern is specifically designed to minimise tyre noise that might otherwise be perceived as intrusive inside the vehicle due to the absence of engine noise.

The premium tyre is also characterised by an especially robust carcass construction to carry the intrinsically heavy electric vehicle weight of 2.4 metric tons. This is made possible by high-performance fibres that offer high stability at a low weight relative to the size of the tyre. The use of aramid hybrid cord reduces tread pattern deformation at high speeds in particular. This improves the transverse stability in corners and when changing lanes, something that is essential for a powerful, sporty vehicle like the Porsche Macan.