Hankook Tire America has expanded its North American OE portfolio with new additions from Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia.
The tiremaker now supplies its Optimo H426 for the 2011 North American Ford Fiesta model and for the 2010 model Kia Soul and Forte.
In addition, Hankook is expanding its fitment of the Optimo H725 to the 2010 Ford Taurus, the first time a Hankook tire has been fitted OE to a Ford family car segment saloon in this region. The Optimo H725A will be fitted to the Volkswagen Golf as OE in North American markets, continuing a partnership that began last year with fitments on the new Beetle, Jetta and Jetta SportWagen.
“We are pleased that automobile manufacturers continue to see added value in Hankook tires and have chosen to pursue a long-term business relationship by adding our tires to more of their models,” said Bill Hume, vice president of Hankook Tire Canada. (Tyres & Accessories)