Nexen Tire to Supply OE Tires for Hyundai Motor's "All-New Tucson"

17- to 20-inch "Roadian GTX" and "N'Fera Supreme S" tires supplied

Nexen Tire said on Nov. 9 that it will supply original equipment (OE) tires for Hyundai Motor's compact SUV, the "All-New Tucson."

Nexen Tire products supplied as original equipment tires for Hyundai Motor's "The All-New Tucson." Nexen Tire

The supply will begin in South Korea and expand sequentially to North America and Europe. In South Korea, the Tucson will be equipped with 17-inch Roadian GTX tires and 18-, 19- and 20-inch N'Fera Supreme S tires. In North America, supply will start with internal combustion engine models at the end of this year and expand to hybrid models in the first quarter of next year, with the same product lineup as in South Korea. In Europe, the Tucson is scheduled to be equipped with 17- and 18-inch N'Fera Primus tires and 19- and 20-inch N'Fera Sport tires.

The Roadian GTX uses a next-generation compound that delivers stable performance across a wide range of temperatures, providing braking performance and ride comfort in all seasons. Its zigzag tread pattern distributes pressure across the road surface, reducing vehicle pull while driving. The tire also offers improved tread life, extending the replacement interval.

The N'Fera Supreme S is a flagship tire developed for high-performance premium vehicles, with a focus on quietness and ride comfort. Its low-noise tread pattern design helps reduce noise entering the cabin. Pattern Shape Retention Technology maintains the tire's original performance consistently even after 50% of the wear limit has been reached.

Nexen Tire has a broad portfolio of OE tire supplies, ranging from global premium automakers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi to volume models that account for a large share of sales in their respective markets. Recently, it has continued to supply tires for Hyundai Motor's Elantra and Kia's Sorento, and now the Tucson.

A Nexen Tire official said, "The All-New Tucson is in a vehicle segment with high demand in South Korea and overseas, so this supply will allow us to introduce our products to more drivers. As the supply extends beyond South Korea to North America and Europe, it will be an opportunity to further strengthen brand awareness in global markets."

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