Hankook Tire America Corp. has unveiled its new SmartLine AL50 TBR tire.
The SmartLine AL50 features a maximum load range of 7,390 lbs. per tire in its 60 series specification (295/60R22.5).
It features 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification and is engineered with Hankook's Stiffness Control Contour Technology, Hidden Groove Technology and Innovative Mixing System.
“Our SmartLine AL50 TBR product is another key step in our plans to further support the commercial transportation industry, especially across some of its more nuanced applications, such as the car hauler segment,” says Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire North America.
“Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue that growth and continued investment in the U.S. commercial vehicle market upon the completion of the expansion of our Tennessee plant, which is underway and adds capabilities for TBR production in Clarksville.”
The current expansion of Hankook’s U.S. manufacturing plant in Clarksville, Tenn., which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, will enable the production of one million TBR tires annually.
In addition to the SmartLine AL50, other Hankook Tire TBR products available for car hauler trailers include the AH37, DH37, TH31 and AH37 in select specifications.
