Hankook Tires

From Seoul to the Showroom Floor

Hankook was founded in Seoul, South Korea, in 1941 and has grown into one of the largest tire makers in the world. One sign of how far it has come: many automakers, including several premium European brands, now fit Hankook tires on new vehicles at the factory. Hankook is also the official tire supplier to the Formula E electric racing series, and it builds tires for North America at its plant in Tennessee.

Kinergy, Ventus, Dynapro, and Winter i*cept

The Kinergy family is Hankook's everyday touring line, and it includes the Kinergy 4S2, an all-weather tire carrying the severe-snow symbol for drivers who want to skip seasonal changeovers. Ventus is Hankook's performance family, used on sporty sedans and coupes. Dynapro covers SUVs and light trucks, including all-terrain designs. For dedicated winter tires, look at the Winter i*cept and i*Pike families.

Hankook's appeal is its value-to-performance balance: tires that compete with the big names on grip and comfort while usually costing less. Hankook has also put real effort into tires designed for electric vehicles, which are heavier and deliver torque instantly — worth asking about if you drive an EV.

Hankook and Electric Vehicles

EVs are heavier than comparable gas cars and deliver full torque instantly, which wears tires faster and makes road noise more noticeable without an engine to mask it. Hankook has developed tires specifically with those demands in mind. If you drive an EV, check whether your current tires carry an EV-specific marking or foam noise-reducing liner, and ask us about Hankook options in your size — the right tire can make a real difference to range, noise, and tread life.