Gear up for summer: ready your van with Hankook’s Vantra Transit 

When it comes to keeping your van tiptop during the summer months, Hankook has the answer. Introducing its new Vantra Transit for light commercial vehicles: we explore how it could upgrade your ride.  

We’re well into summer, and for many businesses, that means increased activity, longer hours, and more miles on the road. From construction workers and delivery drivers to mobile mechanics and event caterers, vans are the backbone of countless industries, working hard throughout the season.  

But when you look below the hustle and bustle, all that extra activity is leaving wear and tear on those black rubber circles that get you from A to B. Add to that, summer driving can present unique challenges: higher temperatures — even in the UK — increased road activity, and the risk of sudden downpours. But now, for commercial vehicles (up to seven and a half tonnes), the new Hankook  Vantra Transit tyre might come in handy. 

Vantra transit & Peugeot Boxer: a summer-ready combination 

Don’t take our word for it, the new Vantra Transit has only just launched but is already snapping up the attention of Boxer drivers. With its generous payload capacity, spacious cargo area, and a range of engine options to suit different needs, the Peugeot Boxer is a versatile solution for transporting goods, tools, and equipment. But even the most reliable van needs the right components to perform at its best, especially during the demanding summer months. 

The Vantra Transit's features are perfectly suited to complement the strengths of the Peugeot Boxer. The Boxer’s a workhorse: often relied upon for demanding tasks, making it the perfect candidate to benefit from the Vantra Transit's robust construction. A puncture or blowout at the height of summer can be a major setback, costing time and money. But the Vantra Transit’s durability, with its reinforced carcass and sidewalls, minimises the risk of such incidents, ensuring the Boxer can handle the challenges of heavy loads, uneven terrain, and long hours. 

Thanks to its optimised tread pattern and compound, the Vantra Transit offers exceptional mileage, increased by up to 18% compared to its predecessor, reducing the frequency of tyre replacements and lowering operating costs. The Vantra Transit’s low rolling resistance helps to minimise energy loss, with a reduction of 15% compared with conventional light commercial vehicle tyres, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. This, over time, can add up to significant cost savings for drivers. 

And as any Brit knows, summer isn’t always sunshine. But fear not, the Vantra Transit’s advanced tread design incorporates deformation-resistant 3D GripControl sipes, which effectively channel water away from the contact patch, improving grip and braking performance (by a mighty 9%) in wet conditions. Ideal for when the heaven’s open... 

Ready to get your van summer-ready? Will the Vantra Transit take you where you need to go next? 

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