SEOUL: South Korean tyre maker Kumho Tire launches the Crugen GT Pro, a premium comfort tyre tailored for sport utility vehicles (SUVs), as part of its push to deepen its foothold in the global and electric vehicle market.
The new tyre integrates Kumho’s Crugen technology platform and is designed to offer enhanced ride comfort, low noise and improved fuel efficiency, the company said.
The company added that the Crugen GT Pro has earned a Grade 2 rating in rolling resistance under South Korea’s energy efficiency guidelines, making it the only domestically produced SUV tyre to reach that level.
The tyre comes in 53 sizes ranging from 18 to 22 inches, covering a wide range of premium SUVs from carmakers, including Hyundai Motor, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche, and is optimised for both electric and traditional combustion engine models.
At a media briefing, Kumho Tire chief executive officer Jung Il-taek said the launch reflects the tyre maker’s push into the premium SUV tyre market, aiming to achieve over 5.1 trillion won in sales this year, up from a record 4.7 trillion won in 2025.
The South Korean company’s previous SUV product, the Crugen HP71, sold about 25,000 units a month in the domestic market.
The company said it has set an initial goal of 50,000 units a month for the Crugen GT Pro, though the figure could be revised upwards depending on market response. — The Korea Herald/ANN
