Kumho Tire Expands Supply of Tires for Volkswagen Group New Vehicles

Applied to Volkswagen Tiguan and Cupra Terramar

Kumho Tire announced on the 24th that it will supply new car tires for Volkswagen's 'Tiguan' and Cupra's 'Terramar'.

Kumho Tire announced on the 24th that it will supply original equipment tires for Volkswagen's 'Tiguan' and Cupra's 'Terramar'. (Provided by Kumho Tire)

The Tiguan and Terramar, under the Volkswagen Group's Volkswagen and Cupra brands, are compact SUVs based on the latest 'MQB Evo platform'. The 'ECSTA PS71 SUV' supplied this time is a representative model of the sporty lineup ECSTA brand, a premium sports tire specialized for high-speed driving. Kumho Tire will supply two sizes, 215/65 R17 and 235/55 R18, for the Tiguan, and a 235/55 R18 size for the Terramar.

It is especially characterized by a structure reinforcement design considering the characteristics of SUV vehicles. The contact area is maximized to enhance braking and mileage performance. It was developed optimized for handling and braking performance under dry and wet road driving conditions. The 'ECSTA PS71' product can be applied to a wide range of vehicle types from PCR standards to SUV standards, and has a diverse lineup capable of supporting major EV models.

Kumho Tire has recently strengthened strategic partnerships with global automobile brands by supplying new car tires for the Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Superb.

Kim In-su, Executive Director of Kumho Tire's OE (Original Equipment) Sales Headquarters, said, "We are very pleased to supply tires to the Tiguan, a representative model of the SUV market, and the emerging strong contender Terramar," adding, "Based on our technology for high-performance, large-diameter tires, we plan to continuously expand new car tire supply."

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