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Hankook

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4.2(7,890 reviews)

Hankook Tire & Technology is a South Korean tire company that has grown to become one of the world's largest. Known for excellent value and improving quality that rivals premium brands.

  • South Korea's largest tyre manufacturer
  • Rapidly growing OEM partnerships with European brands
  • Official partner of Real Madrid
  • Operates 8 production facilities worldwide

Quick Stats

86
Avg Score
#7
Global Rank
4.2
Rating
1941
Founded
Seoul, South Korea
Est. 1941
22,000+ employees
₩8.8 trillion (2023)
Official Channels

OEM Partners

Factory-fitted on vehicles from these manufacturers:

AudiBMWMercedes-BenzPorscheVolkswagenGenesis

Motorsport Heritage

  • DTM (Official supplier 2011-2022)
  • 24H Series
  • Formula E (Former supplier)
  • TCR Series

Performance Scores

Durability

86

Wet Grip

85

Dry Grip

86

Comfort

84

Noise Level

82

Fuel Efficiency

87

Value for Money

92

✓ Best For

  • Budget-conscious buyers
  • Daily commuting
  • OEM replacement
  • All-season use
  • Fleet vehicles

✗ Not Ideal For

  • Track use
  • Ultra-premium vehicles
  • Extreme performance

Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Excellent value for money
  • Good overall performance
  • OEM supplier to major automakers
  • Improving brand reputation
  • Wide availability

Disadvantages

  • Not class-leading performance
  • Brand perception still improving
  • Some premium features lacking

Popular Hankook Products

Performance

Ventus S1 evo3

4.4
Touring

Kinergy GT

4.2
All-Terrain

Dynapro AT2

4.5
Winter

Winter i*cept evo3

4.3

Learn more about Hankook tyres on their official website

Visit Hankook Official Website