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Hankook Tyre Co Ltd is currently the seventh largest – and one of the fastest growing – tyre manufacturers in the world.
Hankook have created the Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 to deliver exceptional handling in summer conditions.
The Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 is a summer car tyre delivering a balanced wet and dry performance.
The Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is a passenger car summer tyre - developed to provide an excellent performance in wet and dry conditions.
Designed with an emphasis on optimised rolling resistance - for improved fuel efficiency.
Hankook Tire is one of the world's largest and fastest growing tyre manufacturers for innovative, high-quality and high-performance radial mid-range tyres. Hankook manufacture tyres for many different types of vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs, RVs, trucks, and buses, as well as motorsports (circuit racing/rallies).
The company invests some five percent of its revenues in R&D every year. Their five Research and Development labs in Korea, Germany, USA, China and Japan develop the very latest in market-specific, customised and innovative technologies. They greatly contribute in providing optimal tyre solutions designed to meet the regional requirements and demands of their customers.
Hankook Tire employs approximately 16,000 employees worldwide and sells its products in more than 180 countries. Internationally leading car manufacturers rely on tyres made by Hankook Tire for their original equipment
To find about more about this brand please visit Hankook Tyres.
Hankook are owned by Hankook & Company Co, Ltd. The Hankook brand is owned by the company, who have a 30.67% share ownership. The second largest shareholder of Hankook is chairman Cho Hyun-Beom, who sees a share percentage of 7.73%.
Hankook tyres are manufactured by the South Korean company Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. Whilst the company's first ever manufactured tyre was in the United States, Hankook's main manufacturing facility is located in their native South Korea. Being a global brand, Hankook also have facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Indonesia, and Japan.
Hankook tyres/tires spelling is based on what country the company are operating in. For example, if Hankook are selling their products to UK customers, the spelling would be 'Hankook tyres', due to the fact that British English is used universally in the United Kingdom. If Hankook are distributing in the United States, it would be referred to as 'Hankook tires', as the United States uses American English
Hankook tyres are known for their durability and longevity. On average, depending on driving conditions and maintenance, Hankook tyres can last between 40,000 to 60,000 miles. With proper care and regular rotation, they can provide reliable performance and mileage.
When choosing a tyre, the markings on it offer valuable information. These markings encompass a range of information, such as width, aspect ratio, load and speed ratings, construction type, and wheel diameter. The tyre will list the brand name, range, and specific details regarding tyre pressure, wear indicators, and suitability for winter conditions. The presence of any OE markings signifies whether that the tyre was specifically manufactured in conjuncture with a particular car model.
No, Michelin does not make Hankook tyres. Michelin once held a stake in Hankook, but this ended in 2011. Hankook tyres are made by their own factories.
Generally Hankook tyres provide a peaceful and comfortable driving experience. For the tyres that Hankook employs their special Sound Absorber technology on, the noise levels are low with the added bonus of less vibrations. Ensuring a quiet and smooth ride.
Hankook signify that a particular model is a Run Flat tyre by printing HRS at the end of the product model description on the sidewall of the tyre. To find out whether the tyres currently fitted to your vehicle are Run Flat tyres, check to see if any of these symbols appears on the sidewall.
