| Metric | Detail | |--------|--------| | | Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. | | Founded | 1941 (as Chosun Tire Company) | | Headquarters | Seoul, South Korea | | Global revenue (2023) | Approx. KRW 8.9 trillion (~USD 6.7 billion) | | Employees | ~20,000+ globally | | Global R&D centers | 5 (Korea, Germany, USA, China, Indonesia) | | Manufacturing plants | 8 (Korea, China, Hungary, USA, Indonesia) | | Key markets | North America, Europe, China, Korea |
A major indicator of a tyre manufacturer’s quality is its OE partnerships. Hankook is a trusted supplier for major automakers, including: Volkswagen Hyundai Audi
| Feature | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Continental AllSeasonContact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $$ (Affordable) | $$$$ (Premium) | $$$ (Mid-Premium) | | Snow Traction | Good | Excellent | Very Good | | Dry Handling | Very Good | Good | Excellent | | Tread Life | Excellent (Warranty) | Excellent | Good | | Road Noise | Low | Medium | Very Low | hankook-tyres
SUVs require different construction (stiffer sidewalls, higher load indexes).
Offering performance that rivals premium brands at a lower cost. | Metric | Detail | |--------|--------| | |
Ranging from passenger car tires to commercial vehicle, SUV, and performance tires. Top Hankook Tyre Categories and Models 1. Ventus (Ultra-High Performance & Premium)
Engineered for safe driving in snow, ice, and cold conditions, the utilize specialized compounds to maintain flexibility and grip in freezing temperatures. 5. Hankook iON (Electric Vehicle) Hankook is a trusted supplier for major automakers,
The automotive landscape is changing. EVs are heavy (due to batteries) and require low noise. Hankook was one of the first to launch a dedicated EV line.
Today, are original equipment (OE) on premium German vehicles, including the Audi Q7, BMW 3 Series, and Porsche Cayenne. You do not get a contract with Porsche by making a "cheap" tyre. You get it by mastering wet grip, low rolling resistance, and high-speed stability. This OE pedigree is the strongest evidence that Hankook now competes in the upper echelons of the tyre world.