Hankook Partners with BMW
Hankook Tire has signed an agreement with BMW Group Korea to exclusively supply the BMW Driving Center in Yeongjong Island, Incheon. As part of the agreement, Hankook has the exclusive right to supply tires for the trial vehicles at the BMW Driving Center until 2016, the tiremaker said. The company will provide six different tires
Pirelli Wins BMW Innovation Award
BMW presented Pirelli with its 2014 BMW Supplier Innovation Award in recognition of the tiremaker as an innovative supplier. Pirelli was awarded the ‘best innovation in quality’ prize at a ceremony hosted Oct. 5 in Amsterdam, for its real dynamic curing technology. This technology, used by Pirelli throughout its factories, allows the optimal degree of
Pirelli Partners with BMW Car Club of America
Pirelli Tire North America partnered with the BMW Car Club of America for its 2014 Oktoberfest on June 16-20. The annual event is a way for BMW owner and enthusiast to celebrate their vehicles. Pirelli was the title sponsor of Oktoberfest’s Concours event as well as provided support for additional activities throughout the week. “We
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 OE on BMW
Hankook Tire Co.’s Ventus S1 evo2 – size 225/50 R 17 W – has been selected as original equipment on the new BMW 4-Series. The recently launched 4-Series Coupé will be the sixth model by BMW outfitted with Hankook tires. “We are pleased to continuously intensify our cooperation with the BMW Group,” said Seung Hwa Suh,
Bridgestone Rolls Out Tall, Narrow Tire on BMW i3
Bridgestone releases a tall tire for the BMW i3 electric car.
Latest Hankook to be OE on BMW X5
Hankook Tire Co. will now supply ultra-high performance tires – its Ventus S1 Evo 2 – as OE on the third-generation of BMW X5. “This new addition to our existing OE portfolio, particularly in the luxury SUV segment, represents a significant value to our business at Hankook, given the flourishing, sharp growth this segment is
Goodyear Chosen as OE for New BMW
Goodyear tires are featured as OE for the new 2014 BMW X5.
Michelin Gets Wheels on New BMW M6
When the latest generation BMW M6 is released in summer 2012, the German manufacturer’s largest M-badged coupe and convertible will be supplied exclusively with Michelin’s Pilot Super Sport tires. Michelin has not specified which dimensions are covered by the supply agreement, however BMW has selected 265/40ZR19 102Y for the front wheels and 295/35ZR19 104Y on
Hankook’s Newest Evo Gets BMW OE Slot
Hankook Tire’s high-performance Ventus S1 evo2 tires have earned an original equipment fitment on the new BMW 3-Series. The tires, in size 205/60 R 16 W, will come standard on the BMW 3 series versions 316d to 320d and 316i to 320i ex works. The Ventus S1 evo2, introduced in spring 2012, offers a “high
Hankook Selected for OE Fitment on BMW 1 Series
The new BMW 1 Series will ride on Hankook Tire’s Ventus Prime2 UHP tire.