Hankook Tire has announced that its associate brand Laufenn will supply its second-generation S FIT2 summer performance tire as original equipment (OE) for the Škoda Octavia.
Hankook Tire developed the S FIT2 in close technical collaboration with Škoda, optimizing the tire to meet the Octavia’s characteristics and required performance. Supplied in a 17-inch size, the S FIT2 delivers stable driving performance and balanced handling.
The S FIT2 is a second-generation summer performance tire developed for Europe’s varied climate and road conditions. It is designed to provide stable handling and braking through improved grip and water drainage. Compared with its predecessor, it also offers better efficiency and longer mileage, contributing to overall performance improvements.
IA high-content silica compound and an optimized tread block design ensure reliable stopping power even on wet roads, reducing braking distances by approximately 16% versus the previous generation. In addition, four wide, straight grooves improve drainage, enabling superior handling on rain-slicked surfaces.
An optimized structural design allows the tire to maintain stable grip on high-temperature asphalt, while effectively reducing vibration and noise to deliver a quiet, comfortable ride, particularly in urban driving conditions. The adoption of a next-generation polymer compound extends mileage by approximately 15% over its predecessor.
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