Hankook Tire Equips BMW i4 with Ventus S1 evo 3
Hankook Tire says it is equipping the BMW i4 Gran Coupé with its ultra-high-performance (UHP) Ventus S1 evo 3 tires. Hankook says the tires come in mixed sizes in 18- and 19-in. widths. In addition, the manufacturer supplies a 19-in. run-flat option and an 18-in. all-position option. According to Hankook, the Ventus S1 evo 3
Hankook Tire Named OE for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Hankook Tire says it is equipping the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class for the first time, with three different tire types for summer, winter and all-season conditions. Hankook says its tires will be equipped with the “MO” label on the tire wall, which stands for “Mercedes Original.” Only tires with this seal of approval are approved as
Hankook Tire Introduces Spring Promotion
Hankook Tire introduced its Spring rebate promotion of 2022, the “Great Catch Rebate,” running now through May 1. Included in the promotion is the new product released recently, the Ventus S1 AS. Hankook says this offer is designed to promote its premium passenger and light truck/SUV lines with up to a $80 prepaid MasterCard with
UHP A/S Tires: Q&A with Hankook Tire America President
The world may never run short on drivers looking to improve their car’s performance, but these drivers have yet to fully congregate in areas of the world where it stays warm and sunny year-round. Sometimes sporty driving has to wait until it stops raining or, God forbid, snowing. Thankfully, the UHP tire market hasn’t limited
Hankook Announces OE Fitment for VW Golf GTI, R and Tiguan R
Hankook Tire says it is equipping three additional vehicles from Volkswagen with its tires. Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo 3, will be fitted on the Golf GTI and Golf R, and the Ventus S1 evo 2 SUV or evo 3 SUV will be fitted on the Tiguan R. Hankook says the R variant of the Tiguan
Hankook Tire To Increase Prices on Some PLT, TBR Tires
Hankook Tire is announcing a price increase effective May 1 for Hankook and Laufenn passenger and light truck products. Individual prices will vary by product within each brand portfolio and will be up to 8% for PCLT products overall. Additionally, Hankook says it will be increasing prices for its TBR products as well. Hankook says
Hankook Unveils New EV Tire Family
In May 2022, Hankook Tire says it will launch iON, its first family of tires specially designed for high-performance, premium electric vehicles. The company says it wants to make a contribution from a tire choice perspective to advance mobility and the transition towards zero-emission vehicles. The iON products will initially be available in three designs
Hankook Tire Launches High-Performance All-Season Ventus S1 AS
Hankook Tire has launched the Ultra High-Performance (UHP) all-season Ventus S1 AS tire. The new Ventus S1 AS is optimized for sport driving on dry, wet and snow-covered roads. Available in 75 sizes, the Ventus S1 AS supports rim diameters of 16 to 22 in. and tread sections up to 305 millimeters. Engineered with a
Hankook Tire Remains Exclusive Tire Partner for W Series
Hankook Tire returned as the official tire partner for the W Series for the third year. The world’s only all-female, single-seater series continues to compete with the high-end Ventus Race tire at all eight Formula 1 weekends in 2022. Hankook says it has been a W Series partner since the formula racing series debuted in
Hankook Secures First Infiniti OE Fitment
Hankook Tire announced that they will supply the original equipment (OE) for the 2022 Infiniti QX60 with its Dynapro HP2 tire in the size 255/50R20. Hankook says the Dynapro HP2 provides a secure match for the new luxury SUV with the focus on a comfortable and quiet ride. Hankook says the Dynapro HP2 has set
