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FIT HT. The company claims that the Laufen G FIT AS is the perfect tyre choice for passenger car drivers who are looking for top-of-the-line comfort and optimal fuel economy, which is suitable for all seasons as this tyre model optimises performance in dry and wet conditions. The G FIT AS has a specially designed tread kerf pattern and four wide straight conditions.
As compared to other standard tyres in the market, the Laufenn G FIT AS has an improved design which includes - ness to enhance handling and braking performance. On top of this, the tie bars that connect the shoulder blocks reinforce grip. Overall, the GS FIT AS caters to ensuring long tread life through improved braking performance and wear by evenly distributing weight over the tyre’s contact patch. Drivers can also expect a comfortable ride through the reduction of both vibrations and noise generated by the road surface.
Taking it a notch further, Hankook added, the Ultra-High Per- formance All-Season S FIT AS is designed for passenger car drivers who appreciate superior performance with optimal fuel economy as well as optimised performance in all weather conditions.
A unique design element in the S FIT AS is an advanced asymmetric tread pattern that enables excellent performance for any road or driving conditions. Among the special features of the advanced asymmetric tread pattern include streamlined kerfs and sipes, a design developed with 3D hy- droplaning simulation technol- ogy and which enables highly roads. Additionally, a drainage groove edge has been incor- evacuate water from the tyre’s contact patch. This enhances and driving performance. The semi-rib design of the asym- metric tread pattern’s outer shoulder also increases block driving stability and handling per-
formance.
Meanwhile, the company pointed out that with the Laufenn X FIT AT all-terrain model, SUV and light truck drivers can look forward to
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