Kumho to supply OE tires for two Volkswagen Group models

• The company will supply original equipment tires for the Volkswagen Passat and the Škoda Superb.

• The ECSTA HS52, the pattern to be supplied, delivers excellent in-vehicle and driving comfort.

Kumho Tire will supply its ECSTA HS52 in size 215/60R16 as the original equipment (OE) tire for the Volkswagen Passat and the Škoda Superb.

The Volkswagen Passat, a consistently best-selling model, is the world's first mid-sized car to sell more than 30 million units. The Superb is Škoda’s flagship saloon, known for its classy design, excellent performance, and diverse convenience-enhancing features, which have made it highly popular in the mid-size luxury car market. 

The ECSTA HS52 delivers superb ride comfort and excellent driving stability. The robust blocks of its tread pattern allow the tire to maintain consistent friction when making contact with the road surface, reducing shock and noise and improving driving comfort.

Earlier this year, the ECSTA HS52 received excellent scores in summer tire performance tests published in German auto magazines ADAC Motorwelt and Auto Bild, which are respected in Europe and around the world. It was ranked Good by  both titles, making it the best performer among all tires from Korean manufacturers.

"Volkswagen and Škoda are very popular marques throughout the world. Our supply of OE tires is a recognition of the quality and technological excellence of Kumho’s products,” said Insoo Kim, head of OE sales division at Kumho Tire. “We will continue to leverage our industry-leading quality and technology to expand our supply of OE tires to premium automakers.”