Hankook Tire Plans $1.6B Expansion of Clarksville, Tennessee Plant
Hankook Tire announced that its board of directors approved a $1.6 billion investment to expand its Clarksville, Tennessee plant. The investment includes the previously planned phase two expansion that will double the production capacity of Hankook’s passenger car and light truck (PC/LT) tires and adds a phase three expansion with the company’s first U.S. production
Hankook Tire Adds 43 Sizes to Dynapro AT2 Xtreme Range
Hankook Tire is expanding its Dynapro AT2 Xtreme range with an additional 43 sizes. With 75 sizes now available, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme covers 80% of the all-terrain market, including major light truck sizes 275/60R20, 275/65R18, LT275/70R18, as well as popular floating sizes such as 35X12.50R20, 35X12.50R17. The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme has been reimagined with a
There’s Never Been a Better Time for Fuel-Efficient TBR Tire Sales
If you have commercial truck and bus customers, you know they’re struggling with market factors out of their control. They can’t find the parts they need for maintenance and repairs. Their vehicles are getting older and new inventory is few and far between. Diesel prices are through the roof, hovering around $5.50/gallon in some parts
New Hankook Gauge Data: 77% of Americans Will Road Trip This Year
With summer travel well underway, Hankook Tire has released new data from its Gauge Index about how Americans are traveling. Though Hankook found that gas prices are impacting how frequently Americans are driving, the data reveals that most Americans (77%) expect to take a road trip between now and the end of the year – with
Jeff Perry: Relationships Key to Success in the Tire Industry
For Jeff Perry, the most exciting part about his job in the tire industry is the people in it. A self-described “relationships-driven” professional, Perry knows that he can pick up the phone to celebrate a win or hash out a solution to a problem with someone he has a relationship with on the other line.
Hankook To Equip The Audi Q4 e-tron And Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
Hankook Tire will supply the latest Audi electric vehicle (EV) models with tires specially developed for electric cars. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron will be equipped with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tire, designed for the unique needs of EVs, such as low rolling resistance, low weight and high load capacity, the
Hankook Tire Announces Great Hit Rebate Promotion
Hankook Tire has announced its latest consumer promotion, the “Great Hit Rebate.” Hankook will offer consumers up to $100 in savings on popular passenger, SUV and light truck tires. Consumers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines between July 1 and August 7 will qualify for the Great Hit Rebate. Qualifying tires offered through the
Hankook Tire America President to Step Down July 1
Curtis Brison is moving on from his role as president of Hankook Tire America Corp., effective July 1. According to a statement from Hankook Tire, Sooil Lee, CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology, will assume the role of interim president. Lee previously served as president of Hankook Tire America Corp. from 2009-2012 and also from
Hankook Tire Creates Corporate Governance Charter for ESG
Hankook Tire announced the establishment of a corporate governance charter to enhance transparent environmental, social, and governance management and lay the groundwork for the company’s sustainable business. The charter was approved at the board meeting held on May 9. The corporate governance charter will ensure the professionalism and independence of the board of directors and
Tires for Pickup Trucks are Picking Up Speed
In recent years, the pickup truck market has grown in more ways than one. While the number of vehicles in the segment continues to climb, the versatility expected of pickups is also on the rise. According to a Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) report in April 2021, the light truck (LT) segment — which includes
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
