Hankook Tire to Supply New Tires for Toyota Trucks

Contract with Commercial Vehicle Brand Hino

Hankook Tire & Technology (hereinafter Hankook Tire) will supply new tires to Hino, the commercial vehicle brand of Japan's Toyota Group.

On the 14th, Hankook Tire announced that it will supply AH37 tires for medium- and long-distance use and DL11 tires for long-distance use as new tires for Hino's medium-duty truck L series.

The truck and bus radial (TBR) tires AH37 and DL11 supplied by Hankook Tire are products with excellent durability, fuel efficiency, and mileage. Hankook Tire explained that they are expected to attract attention from commercial vehicle owners who prioritize economy. Both products have obtained the 'SmartWay' certification, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for high-efficiency energy and eco-friendly products.

In particular, the AH37, which is mounted on the Hino L6 and L7 models, is designed to improve fuel efficiency by reducing rolling resistance directly related to vehicle fuel economy. Additionally, the '3D sipes' technology (fine grooves on the tire surface) provides excellent traction and tire lifespan.

Hankook Tire plans to further strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities targeting local commercial vehicle customers and accelerate its entry into the North American commercial vehicle tire market by launching products equipped with advanced TBR technologies such as SmartFlex and SmartLine.

Meanwhile, Hankook Tire is expanding its supply of new tires with various models and strengthening its partnership with the Toyota Group. Since 2011, it has supplied new tires for best-selling models such as Camry, Avalon, Corolla, and Sienna, and last year expanded its portfolio with the bZ4X, Toyota brand's first pure electric sports utility vehicle (SUV).

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