Competition. Hankook Tyre Australia. Catalogue

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1 Hankook Tyre Australia Competition Catalogue Hankook Tyre Australia Building A, Level 3, 11 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Australia Tel: / Fax:

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3 Hankook Tyre and Motorsports The History of Hankook s Motorsport Achievements 4 5 Tyre performance is essential for results in motorsports. Motorsport is the ideal platform to demonstrate the ability of tyres. It is here where tyres are pushed to their absolute limits and performance is everything. Hankook Tyre uses motorsport to establish its advanced tyre technologies and R&D prowess. Hankook s top race results and track records clearly demonstrates its superior performance. Motorsport allows Hankook Tyre to continually gather performance data from various driving conditions. Racing has ultimately taken an important role in furthering the improvement of Hankook s product quality. What Hankook learns on the race track can be used across the spectrum of Hankook tyres. Hankook Tyre has actively taken a part in global, top-tier motorsport events and has been increasingly recognised by field specialists. Hankook Tyre continues to move forward as a leading worldwide tyre company with a growing reputation and increased brand value. Hankook Tyre entered into the arena of motorsports in 1992 when it developed the first Korean racing tyre the Z2000. Hankook Tyre has participated in world renowned motorsport events, including Germany s VLN series, 24 Hours Nurburgring, Le Mans Series, etc. In these races Hankook went head-to-head against other leading global tyre companies with excellent results. Hankook Tyre is involved in the motorsports business at all levels - from supporting professional racing teams to becoming the official sponsor of racing series. Hankook has been the official tyre supplier for Formula 3 since In 2009, the Hankook-KTR team accomplished the pole-to-one with the Porsche GT3 RSR 997 at Japan s Super GT. In March 2010, the Hankook Tyre sponsored racing team, Sierra Sierra, beat the new track record at the first Redline Time Attack. Each year the number of race teams that align themselves with Hankook increases. This is a direct result of our accomplishments on the track and our proven tyre performance. Hankook Tyre will continue to invest R&D in order to outperform at all levels of motorsport. As the motorsport realm develops, Hankook will grow with it and strive to explore all opportunities in racing. More than 18 years has passed since Hankook joined the ranks in racing. This experience has helped Hankook develop its proprietary technologies and has earned Hankook worldwide recognition. Hankook Tyre is continuing to enhance its business profile and brand value in the global market. Hankook has set a long term strategy for expanding its involvement in a wider range of motorsports such as formula series, grand touring, rally, time attack and drifting. Motorsport is a crucial part of Hankook s future Entered into the arena of motorsports when it developed the first Korean racing tyre the Z2000 Began to take an active part in international motorsports by participating in the Spain & UK rallies and Germany s Formula 3 (F3) Became F3 official tyre supplier in Italy 3rd place at the Greece WRC Cyprus Rally Sponsorship of Ford Focus Rally Cup Became F3 official tyre supplier in Germany Active involvement in renowned motorsport events, such as Germany s VLN and 24 Hours Nürburgring (2005~) Sponsorship of two cars and five teams in Formula Drift, including Dynamic Auto Sports ( ) Working participation in Japan s Super GT (2005~) Sponsorship and win of the Lufang Racing Team at the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) 2000cc category Win at the China Rally Championship (CRC) Opened Hankook DDGT Championship Win at CTCC 2nd place at the DRM German Rally Championship 2nd place with the Spain Pedro Burgo Rallye Team Participation in North America s Formula Drift 2nd place at the China Rally Championship (CRC) Official tyre supplier of CJ Super Race Opened Hankook R1 On/Off Road SUV Rally Chosen as Japan s official F3 tyre supplier (*Japan s F3 is the only event in Asia that awards the FIA Super Licence, which is a prerequisite to compete in Formula One. Only five F3 competitions can award the Super Licence) Ran the Opel at the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) starting with the Belgium Ypres Rally in June Hankook-KTR team accomplished the pole-to-one with the Porsche 997 GT3 RSR at round 2 of Japan s Super GT and Suzuka Rally Hankook-Farnbacher Team take 3rd place at the Le Mans Series with the Ferrari F430 GT. Participated in 24 Hours of Le Mans Chosen as the sole tyre supplier of China s VW Polo Cup Sponsorship of China s Skoda-Red Bull team Sponsorship of the Alzen and Levin teams (Porsche 911) at 24 Hours Nurburgring and Germany s VLN Became the official tyre supplier of Hyundai Getz and Kia Cerato at the Speed Festival Became the official tyre supplier of CJ O Shopping Super Race super 3800 class with Korea s first FR vehicle the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Low - PAH Since 2010, all Hankook competition tyres use environmentally friendly, high aromatic oil-free compounds which meet the EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulations. This is Hankook Tyre s contribution to reducing its environmental impact through eco-friendly management Sierra Sierra Enterprises beat the track record at the first Redline Time Attack at Buttonwillow Raceway Sponsorship of Farnbacher at the Le Mans 24 Hour and VLN Sponsorship of the KTR team at Super GT 2nd place at Le Mans 24 Hour 2nd place at 24 Hours Nurburgring Official tyre of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) Hankook becomes the control tyre for New Zealand V8 SuperTourers Hankook enters the Australian GT

4 Safety Warning Compound Information 6 7 Tyre Use Tyre Care Hankook racing tyres are specially designed and compounded solely for the purpose of motorsport competition. The use of Hankook racing tyres on public roads may result in loss of traction, unexpected loss of vehicle control, or a sudden loss of tyre pressure, resulting in possibly serious injury or death. No warranty is given to Hankook racing tyres due to the limited conditions under which they operate and Hankook shall not be liable for damage arising from their use. The tyres should be stored in a controlled environment with cool temperatures and in darkness. High temperatures, direct sunlight, proximity to high voltage electric motors or welders should be avoided. The use of chemical treatments such as tyre soaking or tread softener to alter the tyre carcass or tread compound of any Hankook racing tyre could result in premature or catastrophic tyre failure and serious injury or death. Compound Marking C30 Proper Compound Selection Version Compound (3 : Hard / 5 : Medium / 7 : Soft / 9 : Super Soft) Tyre Category (C : Circuit / G : Gravel Rally / T : Tarmac rally / W : Wet or (intermediate) Tyre Fitting Tyre Pressure The fitting of Hankook racing tyres should always be carried out with special care to avoid damage to the bead area, which is of critical importance to tubeless tyres. To ensure this you should always have the tyres fitted by a certified dealership that understands the handling of competition tyres. The use of a tyre fitting machine is strongly recommended to avoid damage to the wheel or tyre. Tyres should not be inflated over 40psi (2.7bar). The use of Hankook racing tyres on wheels that do not meet industry standards can cause the tyre and the wheel assembly to fail and explode with force sufficient to cause serious injury or death. The correct pressure varies according to driver, car and circuit conditions it is often a matter of personal preference. But sufficient pressure must always be used to avoid structural damage to the tyre. Competition Tyre Size Marking 200 / 625 R : Tread Arc Width (mm), C 625: Overall Diameter (mm), A R: Radial 17: Rim Diameter (inch) B If the conditions are outside of the indicated limits, it may be necessary to change the tyre size or compound type. Category Compound Recommended Use Ground Temperature CIRCUIT GRAVEL RALLY TARMAC RALLY WET & INTERMEDIATE C3 C5 C7 C9 G3 G5 G7 T3 T5 T7 T9 W5 Dry hot weather, abrasive surface Dry weather surface Dry cool weather, smooth surface Dry hot weather surface (Formula) Dry weather surface (Formula) Clear hard & rough gravel Medium hard gravel Soft & loose gravel Dry hot weather asphalt Dry weather asphalt Dry cool weather, damp asphalt Dry cool weather, damp asphalt (only for the very short distance) Wet or damp asphalt These are only guidelines. All conditions of the vehicle, race track, weather, etc. should be considered. 35 C over 20 C ~ 35 C 20 C under 20 C over (only Formula) 10 C ~ 30 C (only Formula) 35 C over 20 C ~ 35 C 15 C under 35 C over 20 C ~ 35 C 20 C under 20 C under 5 C ~ 25 C 195 /65 R : Section Width (mm), B 65: Aspect Ratio A C Normally the optimum temperature is within a spread of about 20 C between the inner and outer part of the tread. For example, inner 90 C, middle 80 C, outer 70 C.

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6 Competition Tyre Catalogue 2012 CIRCUIT SLICK / WET Slick Wet Top-notch performance slick tyre with consistency and high mileage on dry Designed for smaller and narrower wheels, the Z206 is an extremely reliable circuit tyre for exclusive use on wet surfaces Hard Medium Soft C3 C5 C7 Super Soft C9 160/550R /515R , /530R /550R /570R /580R /610R /570R /610R /580R /615R /620R /570R /640R /660R ~ /680R /650R /660R ~ /680R /710R /680R ~ /710R ~ /550R ~ /515R ~ , /530R ~ /550R ~ Extremely reliable circuit tyre for exclusive use on wet surfaces and wider rims Medium W5 Medium W5 RIM Width Overall Diameter Section Width Tread Width Tread Depth Reves Per km/m RIM Width Overall Diameter Section Width Tread Width Tread Depth Wet Reves Per km/m 190/580R ~ /620R ~ /610R ~ /620R ~ /570R ~ /640R ~ /660R ~ /680R ~ /650R ~ /660R ~ /680R ~ /680R ~ /710R ~

7 Competition Tyre Catalogue 2012 CIRCUIT SEMI-SLICK Extreme R-compound Final Shift Final Round Final Winner (Z222) I The latest in Hankook s material technology I Extreme ultra high performance tyre I Made for the street and the circuit (Z221) The Z221 is the pinnacle of semi-slick, R-compound tyres. It is the tyre of choice for some of the world s fastest time attack vehicles, thanks to its unrivalled performance (DOT-approved, E-marked) Part No. 195/50R15V * ~ /45ZR16W XL * ~ /55ZR16W ~ /45ZR17W ~ /45ZR15W ~ /35ZR18W ~ /40ZR18W ~ /40ZR19W ~ /45ZR17W ~ /50ZR16W ~ /35ZR19W ~ /40ZR18W ~ /45ZR17W ~ /45ZR18W * ~ /40ZR17W ~ /40ZR18W XL ~ /40ZR19W ~ /40ZR17W XL ~ /40ZR20W * ~ /35ZR18W XL ~ /40ZR18W ~ /35ZR18W ~ /35ZR19W * ~ /35ZR18W XL ~ /35ZR20W * ~ /30ZR19W XL ~ * Under Development 195/55R15V ~ /45ZR17W ~ /45ZR17W ~ /40ZR18Y ~ /45ZR17W ~ /40ZR17W ~ /35ZR18Y ~ /30ZR18Y ~ /30ZR18Y ~ Symmetrically-designed, semi-slick tyre with two longitudinal tread grooves for outstanding performance on the circuit in dry or damp conditions (DOT-approved) Medium C5 Medium Soft C5 C7 Soft Super Soft C7 C9 DOT-R 205/50ZR ~ /50ZR ~ /55ZR ~ /40ZR ~ /45ZR ~ /45ZR ~ /45ZR ~ /50ZR ~ /50ZR ~ /35ZR ~ /40ZR ~ /40ZR ~ /45ZR ~ /50ZR ~ /35ZR ~ /40ZR ~

8 Competition Tyre Catalogue 2012 RALLY TARMAC / WET Tarmac Wet High performance tarmac rally tyre for superior traction on dry or damp roads Exceptional tarmac rally tyre with a special tread pattern for optimal performance in wet or extremely wet conditions Hard Medium Soft C3 C5 C7 Super Soft C9 Recommend Optimum mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch/32 Km Mile 160/530R ~ /560R ~ /560R ~ /625R ~ /580R ~ /625R ~ /530R ~ /580R ~ /600R ~ /610R ~ /625R ~ /530R ~ /650R ~ /650R ~ Medium W5 170/560R ~ /625R ~ /580R ~ /610R ~ /625R ~ /650R ~ /650R ~ RIM Width Overall Diameter Section Width Tread Width Tread Depth Reves Per km/m Recommend Optimum mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch Km Mile Intermediate Intermediate tarmac rally tyre with an engineered tread pattern for great performance in damp or wet conditions Medium W5 170/560R ~ /625R ~ /580R ~ /625R ~ /600R ~ /625R ~ /650R ~ /650R ~ RIM Width Overall Diameter Section Width Tread Width Tread Depth Reves Per km/m Recommend Optimum mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch Km Mile

9 Competition Tyre Catalogue 2012 RALLY GRAVEL / SNOW Gravel Gravel Gravel rally tyre with excellent all-round performance on various road conditions Specially designed rally tyre for maximum performance on loose, soft or wet gravel surfaces Hard Medium Soft G3 G5 G7 165/80R ~ /65R ~ /60R ~ /70R ~ /65R ~ Hard Medium Soft G3 G5 G7 * Under Development HL - Left, HR - Right 170/650R15 HL ~ /650R15 HR ~ /650R15 HL * * * ~ /650R15 HR * * * ~ Gravel Gravel Directional assymetrical tyre with superb traction on dry gravel surfaces (hard and rough) Optimal performance in rough, hard and abrasive gravel with superb traction and breaking performance with reinforced inner construction and sidewall stiffness Hard Medium Soft G3 G5 G7 160/640R15 HL ~ /640R15 HR ~ /650R15 HL ~ /650R15 HR ~ HL - Left, HR - Right Hard Medium Soft G3 G5 G7 190/650R ~ Snow A tyre designed to handle the extremes of driving on snow Hard G3 HL - Left, HR - Right RIM Width Overall Diameter Section Width Tread Width Tread Depth Reves Per Mile Recommend Optimum mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch/32 Km Mile 110/650R16 HL ~ /650R16 HR ~

10 Tyre Care Information Mounting Hankook tyres should be mounted and installed on the car according to the directional arrows on the sidewall. After one or two heat cycles, the tyres can be rotated on the car. Worn tyres can be dismounted and flipped on the wheel to extend tread life. Scuffing The longevity and consistency of the grip level can be increased by properly scuffing a new set of race tyres. It s very important not to run hard for an entire session on new tyres. Think of it like breaking in a new engine, or bedding in new brake pads. To scuff a set of tyres, start by taking one or two moderately paced laps to gradually bring the tyres up to operating temperature, and then run one hard lap followed by a cool down lap. The ideal situation would be to stop and remove the tyres from the car and allow them to cool down to ambient temperature before running them again. When running an entire session on a new set of tyres without stopping, one should still follow the scuffing procedure at the beginning of the session before turning laps at a fast pace. It s also very important to run a slower lap at some point in the middle of the session to allow the tyres to cool off before running hard laps again. Pressure Moisture inside of a tyre can cause excessive pressure build-up and handling problems. After purchasing a new set of mounted tyres, the valve cores should be removed to purge out any moisture, and the tyre should be inflated with dry air or nitrogen. When switching from another brand of tyres to Hankook tyres, it isn t necessary to change cold or hot inflation pressures. Start with the same settings and then make adjustments to achieve the desired handling characteristics that the driver prefers. An approximate hot pressure target for DOT approved R-compound road racing tyres is 40 psi. It could be a few pounds less for lighter cars, and a few pounds more for heavier cars. FWD cars may require higher inflation pressure in the front tyres. 13-inch slicks for formula cars and sports racers should initially target for 22 psi hot. Changing hot inflation pressures to alter the handling characteristics of the car is a fine tuning adjustment. Improving the overall grip level should be done by tuning spring rates, dampers, sway bars, ride heights, alignment settings, etc. Temperature ( C) Tread temperature will vary depending on ambient and track temperature, the type of circuit, and the type of car. The temperature should be within a range of 70 to 105 degrees when measured in pit lane. Optimum grip level is at 80 to 95 degrees. A probe type pyrometer is recommended for temperature measurements and a consistent technique must be used. Check the tyres in the same location (inside, middle, outside) and in the same order (LF, RF, RR, LR) each time the car comes to pit lane. The data should be recorded as follows to make it easier to interpret: out LF in out LR in out RF out in RR out Depending on the width of the tyre, the inside tread temperature should be 10 to 20 degrees hotter than the outside. If the inside is too hot, camber may need to be reduced. If the outside is too hot, camber will need to be increased or inflation pressure will need to be increased to prevent the tyre from rolling over on the outside shoulder. If the front tyres are hotter than the rear tyres, it may show an understeer condition. Alternatively, if the rear tyres are hotter than the front tyres, it can represent an oversteer condition. However, this isn t the case for all types of vehicles. The front tyres on FWD cars are usually always hotter and the rear tyres on high-horsepower RWD cars may be hotter due to wheel spin. The tyres should be relatively new when using tread temperature data to interpret car setup issues. Tyres with a worn shoulder may give a misleading temperature spread across the tyre because the thin area doesn t hold as much heat as thicker areas. Wear In addition to utilising tread temperature data to evaluate how the car and tyres are performing; the inside and outside tread wear indicator pins should be measured with a depth gauge to determine if camber or pressure changes need to be made. If the inside of the tyre is worn more, camber may need to be reduced. If the outside is worn more, it can mean camber will need to be increased, or inflation pressure will need to be increased to prevent the tyre from rolling over on the outside shoulder. Heat Cycles The number of useful heat cycles that a set of race tyres can run is dependent upon whether or not they were properly scuffed, ambient and track temperature, track surface, length of each track session, and most importantly - driving style. Aggressive driving, such as throwing the car into the corner entry and sliding through the middle and exit, can excessively increase tyre wear and reduce the consistency in grip level. A smooth driving style will result in faster lap times and better tyre performance. Storage As seen in the picture to the right, tyres stored below freezing temperatures (32 F or 0 C) will lose rubber compound flexibility and may experience cracking when operated under such conditions. Caution The rubber compounds used in competition tyres have unique properties that, when compared to non-competition tyres, cause them to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage to the tyre. To minimise the chances of this happening, consumers and installers are advised to follow these instructions during sub-freezing conditions: 1. Do not operate the car with these tyres, as the tyres may suddenly fail. 2. Always store these tyres indoors at temperatures above 32 F or 0 C. 3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tyres for at least 24 hours in a temperature-controlled environment of 68 F/20 C or warmer. 4. Remove these tyres from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of non-use or storage. 5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tyres, as the tyres may crack. 6. If storing outdoors, please avoid direct sunlight. Safety Warning Hankook Tyre makes no expressed or implied warranty as to the fitness or merchantability of Hankook racing tyres due to the varied and severe conditions under which they operate, and shall not be liable for any damages arising out of their use. It is illegal and dangerous to sell and or use race tyres on public streets that have not passed FMVSS109 or ECE36 safety standards. Hankook DOT-approved race tyres meet the Department of Transportation performance requirements, but are not intended for highway use. DOT-labelled Hankook racing tyres are designed for racing use only. The prohibited use of Hankook racing tyres on public roadways may result in loss of traction, unexpeted loss of vehicle control, or sudden loss of tyre pressure, resulting in possible serious injury or death. The use of chemical treaments such as tyre soaking or tread softener to alter the tyre carcass or tread compound of any Hankook racing tyre could result in premature or catastrophic tyre failure and serious injury or death. The use of Hankook racing tyres on wheels that do not meet Tyre & Rim Association standards can cause the tyre and wheel assembly to fail and explode with force sufficient to cause serious injury or death.

11 Rally Tyre Cutting Manual Gravel Cut Manual 1. Mild Mud Condition: Only Cut 1 Blocks 2. Severe Mud Condition: Cut 1+ 2 Blocks Tarmac Cut Manual CUT FULL DEPTH FIRST STEP SECOND STEP 2 1 FIRST STEP ~ FOURTH STEP MILD DAMP ~ SEVERE DAMP HOT TEMP. ~ COLD TEMP. NOTE IN CASE OF FOURTH STEP, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE Z210 INSTEAD THIRD STEP FORTH STEP Gravel Cut Manual Soft Road, light Mud Only Tarmac Cut Manual Step 1 CUT FULL DEPTH Step 2 CUT FULL DEPTH More Lateral Grip Heavy Mud Only Gravel Cut Manual Step 1 Tarmac Cut Manual Step 1 CUT FULL DEPTH More Lateral Grip Step 2 Gravel Cut Manual To omprove traction (Re-cut Depth : 5~7mm) Step 1 Step 2 For better traction

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