Mumbai, Jan. 25 -- German manufacturer Audi selected Hankook Tire as the Original Equipment (OE) tyre supplier for the 2021 RS Q8.

The sporty SUV will come equipped with Hankook's Ventus S1 Evo 3 tyres while the icept Evo 2, winter tyres will also be available to order. The tyres will come in 295/40 ZR22 112Y XL AO and 275/40 R22 107V XL AO/ 295/35 R23 108W XL AO specification.

The sidewall strength on the Ventus S1 Evo 3 has been increased for the SUV with the "bead packing" method using special nylon material. To avoid unwanted expansion at high speed, a two-layer carcass is used along with an aramid composite material.

These changes to the tyre help it provide better high-speed stability, steering precision and increased durability ...