Hankook tires are made in several countries around the world, not just in one place. The company is originally South Korean, but it now operates multiple factories across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Quick Scoop: Where Hankook Tires Are Made

Most Hankook tires come from these main manufacturing locations:

  • South Korea – Two large plants:
    • Daejeon
    • Geumsan
      These are the company’s original and still very important production sites.
  • China – Three factories:
    • Jiangsu
    • Chongqing
    • Jiaxing (Zhejiang)
      These plants produce a big share of Hankook’s tires, including many sold in global markets.
  • Indonesia – One plant in West Java, supplying various international markets.
  • Hungary (Europe) – A major factory in Rácalmás, which serves a lot of the European market.
  • United States – A plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, focused largely on passenger and light truck tires for North America.

So if you look at the sidewall of your Hankook tires, they will typically be made in one of these countries: South Korea, China, Indonesia, Hungary, or the USA , depending on the exact model and where it’s sold.

Mini FAQ

Are Hankook tires still “Korean” if they’re made elsewhere?

  • Hankook is a South Korean brand, founded in Seoul in 1941 and still headquartered in South Korea.
  • Like many global tire makers, it builds factories closer to major markets, but design, R&D, and brand management are still led from South Korea.

How many factories does Hankook have?

  • Sources describe around 8 major tire plants across South Korea, China, Indonesia, Hungary, and the USA.
  • Exact counts can vary slightly depending on whether you include only tire plants or also R&D/test facilities.

Simple HTML Table: Main Hankook Tire Manufacturing Countries

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Country Example Plant Locations Main Market Focus
South Korea Daejeon, GeumsanGlobal supply, R&D hub
China Jiangsu, Chongqing, JiaxingAsian and European markets
Indonesia West Java plantGlobal export, Asia-Pacific
Hungary Rácalmás factoryEuropean market
United States Clarksville, TennesseeNorth American market
**TL;DR:** Hankook is a South Korean brand, but its tires are manufactured in **South Korea, China, Indonesia, Hungary, and the United States** , with each plant mainly serving nearby regional markets.

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