Kumho Tire Supplies OE for SEAT's Small Hatchback 'Ibiza'

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Kumho Tire announced on the 25th that it will supply original equipment (OE) tires for the small hatchback 'Ibiza' from SEAT, a Volkswagen Group-affiliated automaker.

Kumho Tire began supplying the eco-friendly tire 'Ecowing ES01,' developed exclusively for the Volkswagen Polo in 2017, and since the end of last year, it has been supplying the upgraded product 'Ecowing ES31.' The small hatchback Ibiza from SEAT shares the same platform as the Volkswagen Polo according to group policy, leading to the decision to additionally supply the 'Ecowing ES31' this time.

A compact hatchback Ibiza equipped with Kumho Tire Eco Wing ES31

The Ecowing ES31 is a product newly launched by Kumho Tire in 2018 as an eco-friendly summer tire for the European market. It incorporates LRR (Low Rolling Resistance) technology that reduces carbon dioxide emissions while maintaining performance in accordance with European Union (EU) environmental regulations. In particular, it minimizes energy loss by lowering rolling resistance compared to previous products, and achieves balanced driving performance such as wet surface braking, mileage, and noise through optimal tread pattern design and the use of new materials.

SEAT, affiliated with the Volkswagen Group, is the only automaker in Spain. SEAT's small hatchback Ibiza began production in 1984 and remains the brand's best-selling model. The Ibiza is produced at the Martorell plant near Barcelona, Spain, and is scheduled to be sold within Europe, with tires supplied from Kumho Tire's Gokseong plant.

Kim Insu, Executive Director of OE Sales at Kumho Tire, said, "The OE supply for SEAT Ibiza is a result of Kumho Tire's eco-friendly tires being steadily recognized in the European market," adding, "We will continue to strive to present new eco-friendliness in tires based on accumulated technology."

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