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Hankook showed three new e-cube tyres designed specifically for international long haulage. with specific tyres for drive and trailer axles, as well as a multipurpose tyre.
All three e-cube products have been made from new rubber compounds designed to operate at lower temperatures — saving energy and fuel. A new mixing system in the production process also ensures that carbon and rubber particles are spread more evenly, improving running temperatures Extra-wide tread blocks on the DL10 drive axle tyres were created to increase mileage, while shoulder blocks improve traction and prevent uneven wearThe TL10 trailer axle tyres' tread was widened to give longer mileage, while the grooves were optimised for improved traction. Finally Hankook says the AL10, which can be used on steering and trailer axles, was designed with an irregular wear resistant tread pattern to improves water drainability and steering