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.

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.

Hankook Tire & Technology is the largest tire manufacturer in South Korea. By sales, it is the sixth-biggest player in the global market. The company was established in 1941. Its name is a romanized spelling of a Korean-language word for Korea.

In addition, we are strategically operating three global premium tire brands of 'Hankook', 'Laufenn' and 'Kingstar'.

Overview: Hankook is a mid-range brand with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation. It produces tyres that are packed with unique features, making every drive a pleasure without breaking the bank. The Ventus Prime4 is our favourite Hankook passenger car tyre.

Hankook tires are made in South Korea, the United States, China, Indonesia, Hungary, and Brazil. The company has manufacturing facilities in all of these countries except for Brazil, where the tires are only assembled.

Overview: Hankook is a mid-range brand with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation. It produces tyres that are packed with unique features, making every drive a pleasure without breaking the bank. The Ventus Prime4 is our favourite Hankook passenger car tyre.

Hankook tires have been around since the late 1960s, but they're not as well known as heavy hitters like Michelin, Bridgestone and Goodyear. The South Korean company makes tires to fit all vehicles and driving styles, but they're not as well reviewed or as long-lasting as rubber from top-tier brands.

About Hankook Tire Hankook Tire, founded in 1941 in Seoul the capital of South Korea, is a leading manufacturer of radial tyres worldwide. The company produces over 100 million tyres for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and motorsports each year.

In terms of performance, Michelin is known for its excellent handling and traction, especially in wet conditions. Hankook tires are generally considered to be a good value for the price, but may not have the same level of performance and longevity as Michelin.

Hankook is one of the fastest growing tire manufacturers in the world and ranks sixth in the world ranking of tire brands.

Trusted by the world's leading vehicle manufacturers. Hankook offers the best value premium tyres available to the UK market. All tyres are designed to limit noise, vibrations and harshness on the roads to allow for an optimal driving experience even under the worst driving conditions.