{"id":41296,"date":"2026-03-03T11:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/?p=41296"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:20:00","slug":"hankook-sponsoring-convoy-truck-shows-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/index.php\/hankook-sponsoring-convoy-truck-shows-for-2026\/41296","title":{"rendered":"Hankook sponsoring Convoy Truck Shows for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hankook is returning as an infield sponsor of the 2026 Convoy Truck Shows in the UK, running alongside the British Truck Racing Championships (BTRC).<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Convoy series blends high-performance racing with truck show culture, further strengthening Hankook\u2019s presence across some of the UK\u2019s most anticipated truck and motorsport events.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260303_partnership_Convoy_Truck_Shows_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1375\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260303_partnership_Convoy_Truck_Shows_01.jpg 1375w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260303_partnership_Convoy_Truck_Shows_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260303_partnership_Convoy_Truck_Shows_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260303_partnership_Convoy_Truck_Shows_01-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260303_partnership_Convoy_Truck_Shows_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1375px) 100vw, 1375px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 calendar will see Convoy on the Plain take place on 16th-17th May, followed by Convoy Cymru on 20th-21st June, with the flagship Convoy in the Park closing the summer on 8th-9th August.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside its sister event, the Devon Truck Show, which Hankook is also sponsoring, the Convoy series continues to raise funds for local charities and community groups.<\/p>\n<p>Across all three events, Hankook will present its commercial and consumer tyre innovations. The line-up includes the SmartFlex AH51 (steer) and SmartFlex DH51 (drive) tyres for long-haul and regional operations, recognised for delivering outstanding grip and consistent mileage throughout the tyre\u2019s lifespan.<\/p>\n<p>Also on display will be the SmartFlex TH31 trailer tyre, Hankook\u2019s newest summer tyre for commercial vans and transporters, the Vantra Transit, and selected products from the Laufenn brand \u2014 including the LZ22 all-weather drive tyre, LF21 all-position tyre and the LF95 trailer tyre, engineered for durability and regional efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Completing the showcase, visitors will also be able to explore the Hankook Dynapro HP2 all-season SUV tyre and the iON evo SUV, Hankook\u2019s advanced summer tyre developed specifically for electric vehicles \u2013 highlighting the brand\u2019s commitment to future mobility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hankook is returning as an infield sponsor of the 2026 Convoy Truck Shows in the UK, running alongside the British Truck Racing Championships (BTRC).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":105,"featured_media":41297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63,1],"tags":[789],"class_list":["post-41296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hankook","category-news","tag-hankook"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - 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