Kumho Tire Manufacturing Plants to Expand

Kumho Tire has announced tire plant expansions in both the U.S. and Vietnam.

Published: March 30, 2021

Kumho Tire will be expanding its U.S. tire plant, based in Macon, Georgia. The expansion will increase the production capacity by an additional 500,000 units per year. The company says the expansion is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022.

In addition, Kumho is investing $305 million to expand upon its Vietnam tire plant and expects to double its production capacity by 2023. Upon the completion of the expansion in Vietnam, the company forecasts it will produce at least 9.3 million tires per year.

Kumho Tire is currently operating eight manufacturing facilities located in Korea, China, the U.S. and Vietnam.

Cosmo Tires to include 40,000-70,000 mileage warranty on all PLT tires

Cosmo will continue its portfolio expansion later this year when it launches its new Gripit X/T, Rockit R/T, and Cosmo Kurrent.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 22, 2024

Cosmo Tires, distributed by Tire Group International, has introduced changes to its mileage warranty and road-hazard programs which will now feature a mileage warranty of 40,000-70,000 miles for all passenger and light truck tires offered.

“Our products are over-built and tested on the most rigorous tracks and terrains around the globe and this reflects our investments in manufacturing and quality. Now, all passenger and light truck tires carry Cosmo’s road hazard and mileage warranty ranging from 40,000-70,000 miles," said Dominick Montouri, chief strategy officer of Tire Group International, said.