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Hankook OE On BMW 7 Series

Hankook Tire Co. was selected as OE supplier for the all new BMW 7 Series.

The luxury limousine will feature Hankook Tire’s Ventus S1 evo2 in special runflat sizes 245/50R18Y*RSC, alongside mixed sizes 245/45R19Y*RSC for the front and 275/40R19Y*RSC for the rear axle. Additionally, Hankook will provide its Winter i*cept evo will in size 245/50R18H*RSC for cold weather use.

“We are proud to announce the new OE supply contract for the new 7 Series as well as the first premium OE approval for winter tires,” said Seung Hwa Suh, vice chairman & CEO of Hankook Tire. “As Hankook Tire’s OE products completely match the high-end standards of luxury limousine of our longstanding partner, we will look forward to further expanding our global presence in premium segment by providing an array of automaker’s flagship models.”

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