Hankook OE on Ford F-650, F-750
Hankook Tire is launching its OE portfolio in North America as the new OE supplier for Ford’s new 2016 F-650/F-750 medium duty trucks. The tiremaker will supply Ford with four different tire patterns: AH11, AH22, DH07 and DH15. AH11 specializes in urban conditions and also features extended high-speed driving, fuel efficiency and resistance to uneven
Hankook Steps Up With Another Great Hit
Hankook Tire America Inc. launched its 2015 ‘Great Hit’ mail-in rebate program for consumers. Consumers who purchase four qualifying Hankook passenger or light truck tires from an authorized Hankook dealer between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, are eligible for a mail-in rebate of up to $100. The amount of the rebate is tied to the tire model purchased, and
Hankook Announces Airless Tire Success
After Hankook Tire first announced the successful test of its airless tire to Korean media, the tiremaker has officially released the details of the successful ride and handling tests for the airless Hankook iFlex. The fifth non-pneumatic concept tire of Hankook since research began in 2011, the iFlex does not require air pressure and is
Hankook Airless Tire Test a Success
Hankook Tire announced it successfully tested its airless tire, a Korean news site reported. The iFlex tire was created from an effort starting in 2011 to development non-pneumatic tires without air pressure that could still maintain form and performance. According to a news report, the tire is made of polyurethane synthetics that reduce energy usage
Hankook Hosting Baseball Themed Twitter Sweepstakes
Hankook Tire America Corp. is hosting a baseball themed “Retweet to Win” Twitter sweepstakes for its customers. Consumers have the chance to win prizes by retweeting baseball-themed images with the #HankookSweeps hashtag from the tiremaker’s Twitter account. “Hankook is pleased to share its love of baseball with its Twitter fans and give them the
Hankook Extends Sponsorship for UEFA Europa League
Hankook Tire has extended its sponsorship contract with the UEFA Europa League, making the company an official partner of the club competition for another three years until the end of the 2017/18 season. The company will benefit from additional brand exposure including increased perimeter board advertising in the stadiums, and media backdrops during player interviews
Hankook Completes Third Phase of Racalmas Expansion
Hankook Tire reported it has completed the third phase of expansion at its plant in Racalmas, Hungary, two months ahead of schedule. The 313 million euro expansion, which created 950 additional jobs, will boost the plant’s annual production capacity to 19 million tires. It also allowed for the addition of more premium brands as business
Hankook OE on Porsche
Hankook Tire will outfit some new Porsche Macan as original equipment. The high performance SUV will feature Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo2 SUV in select sizes. The Porsche Macan will feature the Ventus S1 evo² SUV in either 18 or 19 inch diameter in mixed tire sizes: 235/60R18 (front) and 255/55R18 (rear) or 235/55R19 (front) and
Hankook Wins Design Award
Hankook Tire Corp. was awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2015 for its Smart Control AW02. The Smart Control AW02 is a winter TBR tire designed for severe weather conditions. The tire is designed to provide superior traction on snowy and icy roads with increased durability and traction, the tiremaker said. The Smart Control
