Hankook OE tires for new Mercedes-Benz truck

Neu-Isenburg, Germany –Hankook Tire has expanded its OE portfolio in the heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) segment, providing tires in six different sizes for the new Mercedes-Benz Actros truck.

The deal, extends a 2014 OE deal for Mercedes-Benz, said Hankook, adding that it planned to increase supply volume for more HCV tire sizes in the near future.

Hankook will supply [Mercedes-Benz with] four different types of tires under the terms of its recent OE contract – AL10 and DL10 long-haul tires as well as the AM06 and DM03 on-road and off-road tires.

The AL10 is designed to provide users with durability and prevent uneven wear across the tire’s surface with its tread designs.

The tire is also said to offer improved stability for greater cornering performance and will be supplied in two sizes – 295/80R22.5 and 385/55R22.5.

The DL10 is designed to resist uneven abrasion, while providing high grip and enhanced traction. This model is released in the sizes 295/80R22.5 and 315/70R22.5.

“Hankook Tire will further expand its premium truck tire segment in the coming years,” said Seung-Hwa Suh, vice chairman and CEO of Hankook Tire.