Nexen Tire to Supply OE Tires for New Tucson, Expanding to North America and Europe

Nexen Tire will supply original equipment (OE) tires for Hyundai Motor's compact SUV, the all-new Tucson.

The company announced on November 9 that this supply will gradually expand from South Korea to North America and Europe.

In the domestic market, the tires will include the 17-inch ROADIAN GTX and the 18-, 19-, and 20-inch N'FERA Supreme S. In North America, the supply will start with internal combustion engine models by the end of this year, followed by hybrid (HEV) models in the first quarter of next year. In Europe, the tires will be tailored to local driving conditions, featuring the 17- and 18-inch N'FERA Primus and the 19- and 20-inch N'FERA Sport.

This supply demonstrates Nexen Tire's capability to meet diverse product demands based on vehicle class and market requirements. The company has established a broad OE supply portfolio, serving global premium automakers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, as well as high-volume models popular in various regions.

A Nexen Tire representative stated, "As this supply extends beyond South Korea to North America and Europe, it will serve as an opportunity to strengthen our brand recognition in the global market."

Meanwhile, Nexen Tire expanded its finished product automated warehouse at its European plant in the Czech Republic in June, increasing its tire storage capacity from approximately 530,000 to 830,000 units.