Kumho Tire to supply premium tires to Jeep, Peugeot in Korea

South Korea's No. 2 tire maker aims to strengthen domestic market position with supply to 33 official service centers

Kumho Tire to supply premium tires to Jeep, Peugeot in Korea
Nan-Sae Bin 1
Apr 09, 2024 (Gmt+09:00) binthere@hankyung.com
Automobiles

Kumho Tire Co., South Korea’s No. 2 tire maker, announced on Tuesday that it will supply tires to 33 official service centers nationwide for Jeep and Peugeot, brands under Stellantis Korea.

The tires supplied by Kumho Tire include all premium products for passenger cars and sports utility vehicles (SUVs), including the Crugen HP71.

"The tire deal with Stellantis Korea is a result of recognizing the quality and technological prowess of Kumho Tire's products. With this supply, we plan to strengthen our position in the domestic market," said Lim Byeong Seok, the executive in charge of sales in Korea for Kumho Tire.

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