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Electric vehicles (EVs) put a whole different set of demands on a set of tires. EV tires must be designed around the instantaneous torque and acceleration that EVs can deliver. They need to accommodate the extra weight of a battery pack and the altered center of gravity that goes with it. EVs don’t have any engine or exhaust noise, and EV tires must be designed to be quiet enough to be unobtrusive on the highway. Finally, EV tires need to offer reduced rolling resistance, helping to extend battery life and range on a full charge. That is all, of course, along with the expectations for traction, handling, steering response, ride quality, road manners, and so on that you’d expect with a set of conventional tires for an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. And yes, you can use a set of conventional ICE vehicle tires with an EV, but you might not be happy with the shorter tread life and compromised handling and braking that would go with it.
The iON evo AS SUV IH01A is Hankook’s first go-round in the world of purpose-built EV tires and is loaded with innovations and design features that make it a great fit for a wide range of EVs. Let’s go in and get a closer look at what the Hankook iON evo AS SUV IH01A has to offer:
Here are a few of the design elements and innovations that make the Hankook iON evo AS SV IH01A a great candidate for EVs:
In the case of the Hankook iON evo AS SUV IH01A, this is a tire where the Pros outweigh the Cons:
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CONS:
Are you familiar with SimpleTire’s SimpleScore rating system? SimpleScore is the system the SimpleTire team developed to give you a quick, at-a-glance idea of a tire’s strengths and weaknesses. We look at the tire’s specs, the manufacturer info, customer reviews, and other data points, then process that to a 1-10 numerical score for the categories of traction, handling, longevity, and an overall average SimpleScore. For the Hankook iON evo AS SUV IH01A, the SimpleScore numbers look like this:
Hankook iON evo AS SUV IH01A
First, let’s discuss the Hankook’s ride quality and noise levels. The ride is controlled and refined, if a little firm, and the entire suite of noise control technology (groove designs, tread pitch, sound-absorbent material, knurling, redesigned air cavity) means a ride that’s amazingly quiet and sedate - up to 29% lower dB readings compared to some of the competition. Its lower rolling resistance means up to a 6.3% increase in battery life and range, and on curvy roads and freeway onramps, the rigid design of the Hankook means that it sticks to the road like glue even when being pushed hard and crowding the edge of a vehicle’s performance envelope.
The 50,000 mile limited manufacturer’s tread life warranty adds value, and the reinforced construction of the Hankook accommodates the extra weight of an EV (which can be as much as 30% heavier than a comparable ICE vehicle). On wet roads, the Hankook’s traction and resistance to hydroplaning are exemplary, with shorter braking distances and easy control and handling. Hankook’s Round Even technology helps the tire keep its shape and balance as it wears down and maintains an optimized contact patch to ensure even wear and great braking and handling performance. Straight-line stability is rock solid thanks to that continuous center rib and
Overall, the Hankook iON evo AS SUV IH01A is a tire designed from the ground up for performance on EVs. For the first time out of the gate on EV tire designs, Hankook didn’t miss a trick with the iON evo AS SUV IH01A and has developed a tire that’s a great value and great performer for various EVs.
While the Hankook iON evo AS SUV IH01A isn’t featured as OEM on any vehicles, it would make a great replacement tire on EVs such as these:
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I noticed an immediate change in comfort. Ride is less hard when going over bumps compared to the original Michelin AS pilot tires. I still feel the road but less hard. I feel the noise seems to be less though I'm not measuring with any device. As for handling I have no comment because I don't drive aggressively to notice. I drove one time in a down pour and it handled quite well.
I purchased these tire for my 2023 Model Y performance. These tires are specifically designed for EV. So far, I'm extremely impressed. Tire ride better than oem, quieter than oem. To early to comment on treadwear. Since I live in the desert, I'm unable to comment on snow performance either. For my wives model x. I will purchase these tires when the time comes. Hankook seems to have hit all the right marks with this tire.