Kumho Tire Supplies Original Equipment Tires to Skoda under Volkswagen Group

Linked to Enyaq and Elroq Electric SUV Models
Expansion to Global Premium Automotive Manufacturers

Kumho Tire will supply its Ecsta PS71 SUV tires as original equipment (OE) for Skoda's Enyaq and Elroq models.

The supplied sizes are 235/55 R19 and 255/50 R19.

Product image of Kumho Tire's 'Ecsta PS71 SUV'. Provided by Kumho Tire.

Skoda is a brand under the Volkswagen Group and is recognized as the leading automobile manufacturer in the Czech Republic.

Both the Skoda Enyaq and Elroq are electric SUV models built on the Volkswagen Group’s dedicated electric vehicle platform, MEB. To enhance their competitiveness in the electric SUV market, both vehicles incorporate a variety of advanced technologies and design elements. Notably, the Enyaq features design innovations that improve aerodynamic performance, while the Elroq maximizes its advantages as an environmentally friendly electric vehicle.

The Ecsta PS71 SUV being supplied for the Enyaq and Elroq is a representative model within Kumho Tire’s sports-oriented Ecsta brand lineup. It has been optimized for handling and braking performance in both dry and wet road conditions.

Additionally, the Ecsta PS71 SUV enhances braking and mileage performance by reinforcing its structural design and maximizing the contact area, taking into account the characteristics of SUV vehicles, while incorporating the core technologies of the original Ecsta PS71.

The in-out pattern design and hybrid technology applied to the tread pattern allow for high-speed driving stability regardless of road conditions. Starting with PCR specifications, the Ecsta PS71 now offers a broad lineup that covers SUV sizes and a wide range of vehicle types, including key EV models.

Insoo Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of OE Sales at Kumho Tire, said, "Skoda is a brand that enjoys great popularity in the European market. Supplying original equipment tires for these new models is a testament to the quality and technological capabilities of Kumho Tire products. We plan to continue expanding our supply of OE tires to premium global automotive manufacturers based on our best-in-class quality and technology."

Meanwhile, Kumho Tire’s Ecsta PS71 SUV was recognized for its world-class technology by achieving the highest ranking among Korean tire manufacturers—4th overall with a “Good” rating—in the summer SUV tire test conducted by German automotive magazine AutoBild Allrad.

Kumho Tire continues to expand its tire supply by establishing strategic partnerships with major global automotive manufacturers for OE tire supply.

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