Hankook Tires Face High-Speed Gravel Test at WRC Rally Estonia

Hankook Tire & Technology is supplying tires for the WRC's ninth round, Delfi Rally Estonia, taking place from July 16 to 19 in Tartu and the surrounding southern regions of Estonia. The event is the ninth round of the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Delfi Rally Estonia is Estonia's largest motorsport event, renowned for its extremely high-speed gravel stages. The rally features 18 special stages covering a total competitive distance of over 300 kilometers. Average speeds on some sections exceed 120 km/h, placing extreme demands on tire grip, durability, and stability.

Hankook will provide its Dynapro R213 all-terrain rally tires for the competition. These tires are engineered to withstand demanding conditions, including fast gravel sections and long airborne jumps. The tire is available in Hard and Soft compounds for optimal use in varying conditions and weather.

Competitors are battling for the drivers' championship, with a tight standings at the top. Sébastien Ogier won the previous round, the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, and championship leader Elfyn Evans holds 162 points. Hankook serves as the sole tire supplier for all WRC classes and utilizes data gathered from the series for its tire development.