Neu-Isenburg, Germany, 23 June 2026 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook presents the next generation of its multi-award-winning winter tyre line-up for superior safety during the winter season: the new Winter i*cept evo 4 for passenger cars and the Winter i*cept evo 4 SUV. Key features include a significant improvement in rolling resistance and a further reduction in rolling noise – two characteristics that make a noticeable contribution to driving quality and sustainability in everyday use. In addition, mileage has been increased by 15 per cent compared to the tyre’s predecessor.

Efficiency, comfort and mileage as the focus of development

Hankook achieved the lower rolling resistance of the new Winter i*cept evo 4 by lowering the curing temperature and optimising the silica dispersion. The result is two clear benefits: reduced fuel consumption and improved driving stability. The rolling noise level has also been noticeably reduced for a further improvement in driving comfort. This has been accomplished by thoroughly reworking the tread with diagonally cut tread blocks and redesigning the central grooves.

The advanced tread geometry of the Winter i*cept evo 4 delivers superior safety on winter roads: the optimised tread structures improve braking performance on snow and contribute to more stable traction in adverse conditions. “With the new Winter i*cept evo 4, Hankook is continuing the success story of its winter tyre family,” says Jongho Park, President & COO of Hankook Tire Europe. “The new model combines safe driving characteristics with maximum comfort. At the same time, the low rolling resistance meets the requirement for uncompromising efficiency.”

For winter tyres, the tread plays a particularly important role as the tyre compound is softer. This allows for a larger contact surface between tread strip and road, thereby reducing wear. The Hankook engineers specifically leveraged this effect to increase mileage compared to the predecessor model.

Wide range of sizes for passenger cars and SUVs

The Hankook Winter i*cept evo 4 will be available in 93 sizes for passenger cars, the Winter i*cept evo 4 SUV in 75 sizes. With this range of sizes, Hankook reliably covers a broad spectrum of current vehicle models, from compact passenger cars to large SUVs and crossover vehicles.