Hankook Kinergy GT H436 is an omnidirectional all-season Grand Touring tire for passenger cars.
The Hankook H436 Kinergy GT summer tire is designed to meet the specific road conditions of North America. The performance properties are selected in such a way as to ensure a high level of comfort. In addition, the model is distinguished by a low tendency to aquaplaning, directional stability at high speed.
The tread pattern has a non-directional symmetrical arrangement of elements and is characterized by the presence of a large number of narrow transverse slots. This increases the intensity of acceleration and deceleration on wet surfaces. In this case, resistance to aquaplaning is achieved due to the increased width of the longitudinal drainage elements in the central part. The tread profile is optimized, which increases the contact patch and ensures its stability when maneuvering. This improves grip and reduces wear.
Key Features:
- increased number of sipes improves longitudinal grip on wet surfaces;
- the stepped profile of the vertical walls of the blocks in the shoulder areas improves stability when maneuvering;
- increased contact area and wear resistance due to the optimization of the tread profile.
“Our Kinergy GT tire is renowned for its quick adaptability to various road conditions, providing drivers with a driving pleasure,” said Hyun Joon Cho, head of Hankook Tire OE tires.
The ultra-high performance Hankook Kinergy GT tires provide excellent handling in all weather conditions, as well as a quiet and comfortable ride. The tread of the Hankook Kinergy GT tires combines wide circumferential grooves for wet traction, optimized block stiffness for increased maneuverability on dry asphalt, wide lateral grooves in the shoulders for riding on snowy roads, and optimized pattern spacing to reduce driving noise.
The partnership with Nissan is the latest example of Hankook Tire's sustained growth in the global tire market. The South Korean company is fueling this momentum with cutting-edge innovation, paying close attention to the needs of regional consumers and automakers.
It is characterized by sufficiently high adhesion properties on wet and dry road surfaces, as well as light snow, stable handling, low noise, smooth running, and a long service term.
The Hankook Kinergy GT H436 (Hankook Kinergy GT 436) model was put into mass production in 2015, though in North America and it is not known whether it will reach the European market. The Hankook H436 replaces the Hankook Optimo H426.
The increased tread width of the Kinergy GT improves stability and reduces block deformation, resulting in improved handling and extended tire life, says a Shina.Guide technician. Two pairs of wide water evacuation grooves quickly drain water from the contact patch, thus increasing the tire's aquaplaning resistance.
Features of the tread of the tire Hankook Kinergy GT H436
- The main design feature of the tire is its increased width, which helps prevent block deformation and also contributes to increased stability. This greatly improves handling, making it more comfortable. Due to the unique structure of the working surface, the service life of the tire is increased.
- The rubber has wide notches that serve to drain water, which significantly improves the quality of driving on a wet surface. Widened cross-notches increase traction in snowy and rainy weather.
- The blocks of the shoulder zones have a stepped wall structure, which contributes to the efficient drainage of water. Also, for greater stability in a variety of weather conditions, a central rubber rib has been developed.
The Hankook H436's wide contact patch improves steering response and agility. Extra-wide lateral drainage grooves for increased traction on snow and wet roads.
The stepped walls of the shoulder zone blocks accelerate the drainage of water from the contact patch. Directional stability in all weather conditions and braking efficiency is increased by the central stiffener.
The Hankook H436 Kinergy GT's optimized tread blocks provide increased strength and durability, while the chamfered sipes provide traction on snowy roads.
Tread blocks are characterized by a certain rigidity, which is the key to strength and reliability. The tires have special sips with beveled walls, which provide effective traction during severe winters and unfavorable weather.
Advantages of all-season rubber Hankook Kinergy GT X436:
- versatility, suitable for use at any time of the year;
- stability and noiselessness;
- increased tread width of tires;
- good drainage quality;
- equally high efficiency in various weather conditions.