Hankook Tire (CEO: Seung Hwa Suh) is one of the world's largest and fastest growing tire manufacturer for radial tires for passenger cars, light trucks (SUVs, RVs, and etc.), trucks, and buses.
Hankook Tire also develops cutting-edge technologies to upgrade customer satisfaction through high-quality products.
Through sales in 185 countries around the world, Hankook Tire is ranked 7th in global sales revenue.
The Company has more than 14,000 employees in 4 Regional HQs, over 20 overseas subsidiaries and 5 R&D Centers around the world and makes 70% of revenue through overseas markets.
History
2008
Introduced the "2008 Tame the Road" campaign with TV CF
Launched the "Kontrol Technology", the company's philosophy behind advanced technology
Launched the "H-LOHAS" campaign, the company's commitment to create a healthy & happy society
2007
Achieved the world's 7th largest tire manufacturer rank
Begun prduction at Hungary Plant
Built a wet-track proving ground in Keumsan, Korea
Begun expansion of the Keusam Plant to increase its production capacity
Launched the "Tame the Road" campaign, a new global advertising concept
2006
Held goundbreaking ceremory og Hungary Plant, the company's first European plant in Dunaujvaros, Hungary
Launched the "Tame the Beast" campaign, the company's global advertising concept
2004
Introduced a new Corporate Identity
Introduced the "Driving Emotion" concept, a corporate slogan
Built a dry-track proving ground in Keumsan, Korea
Introduced T'Station, a premium automotive service retail franchise, in Korea
2003
Formed strategic alliance with Michelin
2001
Built Europe Distribution Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands
1998
Built China technical Center in Jiaxing, China
Built Jiangsu Plant an Jiaxing plant in China
Received the ford Motor Company's Q1 Award
1994
Established the company's overseas branch in Beijing, ChinaBuilt Keumsan Plant in Korea, highly advanced & automated tire manufacturing facilityBuilt Europe technical Center in Hannover, Germany
1982
Built Main R&D Center in Daejeon, KoreaBuilt Akron Technical Center, the cpmany's first overseas R&D Center in Ohio, USA
1981
Established the company's subsidiary in USA, Hankook Tire America Corporation
1979
Built Daejeon Plant in Korea, world's largest single tire production facility
1941
Founded the company as the first tire manufacturer in Korea
A fuel-efficient trailer tire that helps deliver a long, even tread wear on highway services.Part of Hankook's most fuel-efficient, eco-friendly “e-cube” tire line. Advanced technology compounds formulated to help provide low rolling resistance and cool operating temperatures.
The TH10 is optimized for medium haul trailers. An optimal section shape with stable tread contour provides the best performance on medium routes. And the asymmetric lateral tread provides directional driving stability. The grooves are specially designed with wide angle to keep stones from getting lodged inside. The wide 5 rib design assures a long tread...
Premium regional tire developed for reliable control and a long tread life. An enlarged carcass profile with a reinforced belt cord ensures excellent durability, even at maximum load. Due to a minimized belt deformation structure, the tire has a very low rolling resistance.Extra duty compound resists cuts and chips for enhanced performance.Optimized...
Premium regional tire developed for reliable control and a long tread life. An enlarged carcass profile with a reinforced belt cord ensures excellent durability, even at maximum load. Due to a minimized belt deformation structure, the tire has a very low rolling resistance.Extra duty compound resists cuts and chips for enhanced performance.Optimized...
An all-position radial tire designed for long life in highway service.
Wide-base single tyre with extra long mileage for regional trailer. Optimised belt structure with minimised belt deformation leads to extremely low rolling resistance. An enlarged carcass profile with a reinforced belt cord ensures excellent durability, even with high loading weight.
A rear-wheel, mid-distance tire designed for minimum performance alterations in changing road and weather conditions. The dynamic cross-section pattern design and deep grooves ensure strong traction. A block pattern was applied for even wear. DH05 also displays excellent driving and braking capabilities on wet or snowy roads.
The TH10 is optimized for medium haul trailers. An optimal section shape with stable tread contour provides the best performance on medium routes. And the asymmetric lateral tread provides directional driving stability. The grooves are specially designed with wide angle to keep stones from getting lodged inside. The wide 5 rib design assures a long tread...
A rear-wheel, mid-distance tire designed for minimum performance alterations in changing road and weather conditions. The dynamic cross-section pattern design and deep grooves ensure strong traction. A block pattern was applied for even wear. DH05 also displays excellent driving and braking capabilities on wet or snowy roads.
Premium regional tire developed for reliable control and a long tread life. An enlarged carcass profile with a reinforced belt cord ensures excellent durability, even at maximum load. Due to a minimized belt deformation structure, the tire has a very low rolling resistance.Extra duty compound resists cuts and chips for enhanced performance.Optimized...
Drive axle radial tire for long-haul use with low fuel consumption and good friction.
DW06 is a perfect drive axle tyre for winter conditions. • Optimised contact shape and rib angle provide outstanding performance for wet andsnow grip and traction• Wide and alternating 5 grooves are designed for improved hydroplaning and excellenttraction• Innovative tread design with deep kerfs ensures excellent traction on snowy and icyroad
A rear-wheel, mid-distance tire designed for minimum performance alterations in changing road and weather conditions. The dynamic cross-section pattern design and deep grooves ensure strong traction. A block pattern was applied for even wear. DH05 also displays excellent driving and braking capabilities on wet or snowy roads.
Drive axle radial tire for long-haul use with low fuel consumption and good friction.
The TH10 is optimized for medium haul trailers. An optimal section shape with stable tread contour provides the best performance on medium routes. And the asymmetric lateral tread provides directional driving stability. The grooves are specially designed with wide angle to keep stones from getting lodged inside. The wide 5 rib design assures a long tread...