HANKOOK

Hankook Tire was founded in 1941 in South Korea and specializes exclusively in the production of automotive tires. The company is an independent manufacturer supplying products for original equipment to global automakers. The range covers tires for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks. Production facilities are focused on developing tread patterns and rubber compound formulations for various road conditions.

Country

South Korea

Brand History

1. 1941: Foundation of the company under the name Chosun Tire Company. 2. 1968: Renaming to Hankook Tire and expansion into international markets. 3. 1990s: Opening of R&D centers in Europe and the USA for global expansion. 4. 2010s: Signing of original equipment contracts with premium German automakers.

Key OEM Customers

Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Tesla

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements Hankook E3 technology aimed at increasing tire energy efficiency and reducing rolling resistance. The manufacturer focuses on reducing CO2 emissions during vehicle operation through the optimization of tire construction weight. Programs for recycling used tires into raw materials for industrial use are also implemented.

Brand Authentication

Product authenticity is confirmed by the DOT code on the sidewall, containing information about the manufacturing plant, size, and production date. The production date is presented in a four-digit format, where the first two indicate the week and the last two indicate the year of manufacture. The marking is applied by hot stamping directly in the mold during vulcanization.

Certificates

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949.