BMW 1 Series rolling on future Hankook tyres from the factory

With the increasing Hankook Ventus Prime in the original equipment on
BMW's 1 Series.

2011-12-02 From now on BMW 1 Series models are equipped from the
factory with Hankook tyres. Is used here for the versions 116i, 118i,
116d and 118d, the Ventus Prime ² in size 195/55 R 16 V. On the
current top model 120d tyres are raised in the dimensions 205/55 R 16
W. The initial supply tyres to BMW is another step in the global
expansion of the Korean tyre manufacturer. Hankook expanding the
circle of its Ventus Prime Premiumkunden.Der ² impressed during the
test phase, in particular through good handling characteristics and
for this vehicle class exceptional high standard of ride comfort. In
addition, it offers a high level of wet grip and low rolling
resistance. For the tyre developers in conjunction with a new silica
tread compound, the contour of the tyres have specially adapted to BMW
standards. The tread pattern on Bionic Design also ensures ride
comfort and quietness, this first set Hankook its technologies,
Grip-Tech "and, Quiet Ride" tyres for BMW ein.Gefertigt are currently
the main plant in South Korea Geumsan. That was on the field of
ultra-high-performance tyres specially specialized tyre plant recently
expanded to include a new production area for high-end tyres and has
the most modern facilities worldwide. Besides the new BMW tyres are
produced there, for example, the original equipment tyres for the MINI
Cooper S. (Auto-Reporter.NET/br)

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