Hankook Tire provides original equipment for new Mercedes-Benz Actros

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Hankook Tire expands its original equipment (OE) portfolio in the heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) segment and provides tires in six different sizes for one of the award-winning Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the new Actros.
Hankook Tire, starting OE fitment on one of the best-selling heavy duty trucks in Europe, further diversifies its brand in a highly competitive market.
With this Hankook Tire extends the 2014 OE deal for Mercedes-Benz, further reinforcing the company’s relationship with Daimler AG.
Moreover, Hankook Tire plans to extend its momentum in the HCV segment by increasing supply volume for more tire sizes in the near future.
Hankook Tire will supply four different types of tires in accordance with the terms of its recent OE contract — AL10 and DL10 long haul tires as well as the AM06 and DM03 on- and off-road tires. The AL10 is designed to provide users with excellent durability and prevent uneven wear across the tire’s surface with its advanced tread designs.
In compliance with Euro VI of the European emission standards under which the new Actros was designed, the tires’ cohesive and environmentally-friendly features serve as the optimal fitment for the vehicle with their higher mileage, extra high fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance. The on- and off-road tires AM06 and DM03, exclusively presented in tire size 315/80R22.5, deliver enhanced toughness, longer tread-life and improved traction.
Seung-Hwa Suh, vice chairman and CEO of Hankook Tire, said: "Our innovation-driven investment in high quality, advanced tires has paid off with today’s OE supply agreement for the Mercedes-Benz Trucks."
Marwan bin Shihon, VP, Bin Shihon Group, the exclusive distributor for Hankook Tire in Saudi Arabia, said: "We coordinate closely with Hankook Tire to provide high quality tires for our customers. We are proud of the adoption of Hankook Tire as original equipment for Mercedes-Benz Actros."