Neu-Isenburg Germany – Hankook is now supplying ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires as original equipment for the new Porsche Macan, announced the tire-maker on 14 April.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo² SUV tires will be fitted in either 18” or 19” versions on the SUV and are designed for this vehicle category which are particularly sporty and dynamic.
"Our flagship tire is also outfitted with innovative technologies … for high performance SUV's and we are excited that Porsche, another German premium automobile manufacturer, shows their confidence in our products as original equipment", said Hankook Europe’s chief operating officer Ho-Youl Pae.
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