Where are Hankook tires made?

The company has its headquarters in South Korea and has manufacturing facilities in South Korea, the People's Republic of China, Hungary, Indonesia, and the United States. It has technical centers in Daejon, Korea; Akron, Ohio; Hannover, Germany; Osaka, Japan; and China.
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Is Hankook tires made in the USA?

Hankook Tire's Tennessee Plant in Clarksville, Tenn., is the company's first manufacturing facility in the U.S., underscoring its commitment to technology, innovation and growth in North America.
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Are Hankook tires good?

At affordable prices, Hankook's products are always on the list of best budget tires because of their long-term warranty and good enough quality to be used as a product substitute for more expensive tire models.
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Is Hankook owned by Michelin?

The tyre makers entered a partnership in 2003 and Michelin took a 6.24 percent stake in Hankook in 2006. It later boosted the stake to 9.98 percent. Founder and Chairman Cho Yang-rai is the single largest shareholder in the company with a 15.99 percent stake.
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Are Hankook tires Chinese?

november 23rd, 2010 (seoul, korea) - hankook tire (www.hankooktire.com), currently the seventh largest and one of the fastest growing tire companies in the world, announced that it will build its global sixth manufacturing plant in chongqing municipal of china.
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What brand of tires are made in the USA?

In fact, there are only two genuine American brands: Goodyear and Cooper. The largest foreign tire companies with plants in the US include Michelin, Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, and Yokohama. However, to make sure you buy USA tires, you should make sure they were made in the USA-based plants.
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What does Hankook mean in English?

The word "Hankook" literally means Korea, thus Korea Tire Company.
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Is Hankook a premium tire?

Hankook is a premium tyre brand based in South Korea. It is the seventh largest tyre manufacturer in the world. The group is extremely popular for its great value for money tyres. Its original equipment tyres are supplied to car manufacturers such as: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to name a few.
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Does BMW use Hankook tires?

Hankook Tire exclusively supplies to BMW Driving center for eight consecutive years. Global leading tire company Hankook Tire will continue to supply tires for all test-driving vehicles at BMW Driving Center operated by the German luxury automaker BMW until the end of 2022.
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How long do Hankook tires last?

On average, Hankook tires can last from 20,000 to 60,000 miles depending on the brand type and individual use. Furthermore, some tire brands have a longer lifespan with a tread life warranty of more than 80,000 if properly cared for.
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Are Hankook tires loud?

Hankook utilizes its signature Sound Absorber noise-reduction technology and other features to minimize noise and vibration on its tires. This explains why Hankook tires are among the least noisy tires in various classes.
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Is there a recall on Hankook tires?

Hankook Tire America Corp. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of Kinergy GT H436 tires that were original equipment on the 2021-2022 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain. The 172 tires were made between Jan. 30, 2021, and Feb. 6, 2021.
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Where are Cooper tires made?

Cooper operates plants in Findlay, Ohio; Tupelo, Miss.; and Texarkana, Ark. The plants in Ohio and Arkansas produce both passenger and light truck tires. Cooper's plant in Mississippi only manufactures passenger tires.
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Where is Michelin tires made?

Michelin produces tyres in France, Serbia, Poland, Spain, Germany, the US, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, India, Italy and several other countries. On 15 January 2010, Michelin announced the closing of its Ota, Japan plant, which employs 380 workers and makes the Michelin X-Ice tyre.
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What brands does Hankook own?

Hankook Tire offers the following three global tire brands: 'Hankook', a leading premium brand for the domestic and overseas markets, 'Laufenn', a global brand that appeals to the world, and 'Kingstar', a brand tailored to the specific needs of each region, thereby providing the ultimate driving experience to its ...
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What company makes Cooper Tires?

In June, Cooper Tire became part of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, combining two leading companies with complementary product portfolios, services and capabilities and creating a strong U.S.-based leader in the global tire industry.
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What tire company makes Hankook tires?

Hankook tires are products of the famous South Korean company, Hankook Tire Company (formerly known as Chosun Tire Company), founded by Chong Hong Jai.
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What tire brands does Hankook make?

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Are Hankook tires good in snow?

Hankook tires (specifically the Hankook i*Pike RW11) scored “Excellent” for resisting hydroplaning and “Very Good” for snow traction and ice braking in Consumer Reports testing.
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Are Hankook tires Korean?

Hankook Tire was established in 1941 in Seoul, Korea, and started manufacturing tires in 1942 with just 110,000 tires a year. Presently Hankook Tire is producing 50 million tires a year. In 1962, Hankook made Korean history when they began exporting car tires for the first time.
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Where are Hankook kinergy tires made?

The KINERGY PT tire will be one of the primary tires produced at Hankook Tire's plant in Clarksville, Tenn., its first tire production facility in North America. The tire will be available for purchase starting September 25 through Hankook certified dealers.
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When was Hankook Tire founded?

Founded in 1941 as the Chosun Tyre Company, the first automobile tyre company in Korea, Hankook forged a vision during an era when the seeds of early industrialisation were being sown in a country that lacked the wherewithal to grow successfully.
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What tires are made in China?

Several top global brands such as Michelin (two production plants), Bridgestone (six plants), Goodyear (two plants), Continental (two plants), Pirelli (two plants), Yokohama (three plants), Hankook (four plants), and Kumho (three plants) are present in China through their manufacturing units.
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What Cooper tires are made in China?

All Cooper truck tires are now made by Hangzhou (China) Rubber Co. Ltd. Cooper is on track to source 250,000 to 300,000 truck tires from Hangzhou this year. The transfer from the U.S. to China freed up capacity at the Albany plant for light truck tire production, says Cooper Chairman, CEO and President Tom Dattilo.
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Are Michelin tires American made?

BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Firestone, General, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Kumho, Michelin, Mickey Thompson, Nexen, Nitto, Toyo, and Yokohama currently manufacture tires here in America.
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