Hankook Tire Launches 'Smart Flex AL51' for Large Cargo Trucks and Tractors
Mar 17, 2025
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"Smartplex AL51" is a premium truck bus radial (TBR) product designed with "Smartec, Smart+Technology" technology for medium and long-distance vehicles. "Smartech" technology is an innovative TBR technology developed under the leadership of Chairman Cho Hyun-beom of Korea & Company Group, which is characterized by improving overall tire performance based on five key factors: safety, mileage, chip and cut prevention, tire regeneration performance, and braking power.
The new 'Smart Flex AL51' provides excellent fuel efficiency and mileage (tire life) performance by obtaining the 2nd grade based on the Rolling Resistance Coefficient (RRC) indicating a measure of fuel efficiency.
In order to enhance mileage performance, 'Hidden Groove' technology is applied to widen the groove width and implement the best performance as wear progresses. In addition, tire life was maximized through a pattern design that induces uniform wear and minimizes sticking.
As a result of the test using the Heavy-duty vehicle Emission Simulator (HKES), 'Smartplex AL51' showed a 111% improvement in rotational resistance performance compared to existing products.
SmartFlex AL51' operates in two specifications, 295/80R22.5 and 315/70R22.5, and is expected to provide the best driving experience to domestic commercial vehicle drivers as they have already been recognized for their innovative TBR technology in Europe.
Meanwhile, it also provides promotional benefits for customers who purchase 'Smartplex AL51' products. By providing two 10,000 won discount coupons to all members of the truck bus store "TBX" membership, one coupon can be used when purchasing two products. Customers who purchase eight event products when giving two coupons between members can enjoy discounts worth up to 80,000 won and accumulating TBX membership points with a total of four coupon benefits.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
