Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Rubber News
  • European Rubber Journal
Subscribe
  • Login
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • Current Issue
  • BEST PLACES TO WORK
  • News
    • HUMANITARIAN
    • TIRE MAKERS
    • COMMERCIAL TIRE
    • GOVERNMENT & LAW
    • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
    • OBITUARIES
    • OPINION
    • MID YEAR REPORT
    • SERVICE ZONE
  • ADAS
  • Data
    • DATA STORE
  • Custom
    • SPONSORED CONTENT
  • Resources
    • Events
    • DIRECTORY
    • CLASSIFIEDS
    • SHOP FLOOR
    • AWARDS
    • ASK THE EXPERT
    • LIVESTREAMS
    • WEBINARS
    • SEMA LIVESTREAMS
    • RUBBER NEWS EVENTS
    • BALANCING
    • DEMOUNTING
    • SAFETY
    • TIRE REPAIR
    • TPMS
    • TRAINING
    • VEHICLE LIFTING
    • WHEEL TORQUE
    • Best Places to Work
  • ADVERTISE
  • DIGITAL EDITION
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
September 21, 2018 02:00 AM

Hankook Kinergy GT spec'd as OE on 2019 Nissan Altima

Tire Business Staff
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print
    Nissan photo
    A look at the 2019 Nissan Altima.

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hankook Tire America Corp. will supply its Kinergy GT tire (pattern H436) as an original equipment fitment on the redesigned 2019 Nissan Altima, expanding the relationship between the tire maker and the auto maker.

    The move also makes Hankook the only company supplying the 2019 Altima with 19-inch rim fitments.

    The Kinergy GT with its specific tread pattern was selected in part for its performance in all weather conditions, including rain and snow, Hankook said. It also offers low rolling resistance which helps to expand the life of the tire and maximize fuel efficiency.

    "Our Kinergy GT tire is known for its swift adaptations to different road conditions, providing drivers with a pleasant driving experience," Hyun Jun Cho, head of Hankook's OE division said. "It is only appropriate that a car as renowned as the Nissan Altima be equipped with some of the best tires in the market."

    The tires, manufactured in plants in Smyrna, Tenn., and Canton, Miss., will be spec'd in two sizes: 215/60R16H and 235/40R19V.

    Hankook Tire America Corp. photo

    Hankook Tire will equip the 2019 Nissan Altima with its Kinergy GT tire (pattern H436).

    The Altima is one of the most popular mid-sized sedans in the U.S. market. It's 2019 version features the world's first variable compression turbo engine, which, according to Nissan, literally changes shape as it makes adjustments in compression ratio for maximized output or mpg.

    It also is the first Nissan sedan to offer intelligent all-wheel drive, Safety Shield 360 with rear automatic braking and Pro Pilot Assist.

    The redesigned Altima is key in Nissan's attempt to boost a lackluster sedan sales market.

    Hankook has served as an OE supplier for several Nissan models in recent years — the Altima, Rogue and Frontier.

    "The partnership with Nissan is the latest example of Hankook Tire's steady growth in the global tire market, especially in the U.S.," Hankook said. "The company is fueling its momentum through industry-leading innovation and a tailored focus on the needs of regional consumers and auto makers."

    Letter
    to the
    Editor

    Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd like to share with our readers? Tire Business would love to hear from you. Email your letter to Editor Don Detore at [email protected].

    Most Popular
    1
    Icahn-owned Auto Plus files for Chapter 11 protection
    2
    Truck sector leads U.S. tire market; consumer down
    3
    Goodyear to trim jobs amid 'uncertain' economic outlook
    4
    SEMA urges USTR to end section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods
    5
    Gills Point S acquires Hogan Tires of Maine
    SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    Newsletter Center

    Staying current is easy with Tire Business delivered straight to your inbox.

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY

    Subscribe to Tire Business

    SUBSCRIBE
    Connect with Us
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • RSS

    Our Mission

    Tire Business is an award-winning publication dedicated to providing the latest news, data and insights into the tire and automotive service industries.

    Reader Services
    • Staff
    • About Us
    • Site Map
    • Industry Sites
    • Order Reprints
    • Customer Service: 877-320-1716
    Partner Sites
    • Rubber News
    • European Rubber Journal
    • Automotive News
    • Plastics News
    • Urethanes Technology
    RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    • Terms of Service
    • Media Guide
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Classified Rates
    • Digital Edition
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    Copyright © 1996-2023. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • BEST PLACES TO WORK
    • News
      • HUMANITARIAN
      • TIRE MAKERS
      • COMMERCIAL TIRE
      • GOVERNMENT & LAW
      • MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
      • OBITUARIES
      • OPINION
      • MID YEAR REPORT
      • SERVICE ZONE
    • ADAS
    • Data
      • DATA STORE
    • Custom
      • SPONSORED CONTENT
    • Resources
      • Events
        • ASK THE EXPERT
        • LIVESTREAMS
        • WEBINARS
        • SEMA LIVESTREAMS
        • RUBBER NEWS EVENTS
      • DIRECTORY
      • CLASSIFIEDS
      • SHOP FLOOR
        • BALANCING
        • DEMOUNTING
        • SAFETY
        • TIRE REPAIR
        • TPMS
        • TRAINING
        • VEHICLE LIFTING
        • WHEEL TORQUE
      • AWARDS
        • Best Places to Work
    • ADVERTISE
    • DIGITAL EDITION