Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets 21″ Hankook option

Hankook Tire says it is supplying “rolling resistance optimised” tyres to Volkswagen as an OE option for both the passenger and van versions of its new all-electric ID. Buzz.

Hankook will supply its 18- and 21-inch Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tyres for the ID. Buzz, which have been developed for the original equipment of battery-powered vehicles.

With the 18-inch version of the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev, Hankook says it is supplying the ID. Buzz with “exemplary” all-round qualities, such as “excellent stability” and “significantly reduced” road noise.

The Ventus S1 evo 3 ev is also a Label A tyre, which Hankook claims can contribute to an increase in range of up to 30 kilometres per battery charge.

In the 21-inch dimension for the ID. Buzz – due to the reduced sidewall height – an additional steel-based reinforcement is used in the bead area, which contributes to an even higher sidewall stiffness.

This ensures a particularly dynamic, direct steering feedback. Finally, an independent feature of the 21-inch version is the aerodynamically optimised contour of the rim protection strip, which also contributes to more reach.

The 21-inch dimension of the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev for the ID. Buzz is also equipped with Hankook’s Sealguard, which automatically seals punctures of up to five millimetres in diameter in the area of the tyre tread, allowing the driver to continue driving even in the event of a nail puncture, for example.

The agreement between Hankook and Volkswagen will also see the first Hankook premium passenger car tyre with the “HL” load index designation make its debut.

According to Hankook, this is the result of a two and a half year development phase which involved tuning the tyre to the very high permissible total weight of the ID. Buzz and its distinct driving dynamics.

The new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo was named as the 2023 Irish Van of the Year in association with Continental Tyres.

It competed a big double with the passenger all-electric ID. Buzz taking the prestigious Irish Car of the Year title.

This is an unprecedented double win for the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo, the first time a new model has won in both the national Car and Van of the Year awards in one year.