Audi

WhatTyre’s Tyre of the Year 2022 is a factory fitment on the Audi RS 6 Avant performance. With Continental gaining global approval for equipping this Audi model with a 22-inch fitment, in numerous markets including the UK and Ireland the tyre of choice is the SportContact 7 AO Silent in size 285/30 ZR 22 101Y XL FR.

Hankook has adapted its Ventus S1 evo 3 for the specific requirements of two new electric Audi models, and is now suppling this tyre – the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev – as original equipment for the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Depending on model and equipment level, these compact SUVs will leave the factory on 19- to 21-inch tyres.

The performance stats of recently-launched electric cars highlight that electrification not only eliminates emissions, it also raises the bar in regards to sheer acceleration and instant performance. Electric saloons from manufacturers such as Audi and Porsche can hit 60 mph faster than many traditional supercars. For Goodyear, this brings exciting new challenges for tyre design and development.

The performance version of Audi’s Q8 SUV coupe is available with several brands of factory-fitted tyres. Hankook says it is one of these brands. Audi has approved the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV as an original equipment tyre for its SQ8 TDI in sizes 285/45 R21 113 Y XL and V XL. Customers specifying winter tyres can receive the Hankook Winter i*cept evo 2 SUV in the same dimensions.

Audi has chosen a trio of Hankook tyre models for its newest crossover SUV. In Europe, the Audi Q8 can roll out of the factory on Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV tyres in size 285/45 R21 113 Y XL. Customers specifying a factory-fitted winter tyre can select the Winter i*cept evo 2 SUV in 285/45 R21 113 V XL.