KUMHO TIRES

KUMHO TIRES is a South Korean tire manufacturer founded in 1960. The company specializes exclusively in the production of tires for passenger, commercial, and special vehicles. It is part of the Kumho Asiana Group conglomerate. The product range includes summer, winter, and all-season tires for various operating conditions. Manufacturing facilities are located in South Korea, China, and Vietnam.

Country

South Korea

Brand History

1. 1960: Company founded under the name Samyang Tire. 2. 1976: Commencement of international exports. 3. 1996: ISO 9001 certification achieved for all manufacturing plants. 4. 2005: Opening of a research and development center in China for rubber compound innovation. 5. 2018: Acquisition by the Chinese conglomerate Doublestar.

Key OEM Customers

Hyundai, Kia, SsangYong, Chevrolet, Renault Samsung

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements rolling resistance reduction technologies to lower CO2 emissions. Raw materials with low aromatic hydrocarbon content are utilized.

Brand Authentication

The tire sidewall features a DOT code containing information on the manufacturing plant, size, and production date. The code format consists of 12 characters starting with the letter U. Marking is applied via hot embossing directly in the mold during vulcanization.

Certificates

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001