Kumho Supplies OE Tyres to Kögel

Leading European trailer-maker, Kögel, has selected Kumho Tyres as its original equipment supplier. Kögel has chosen Kumho’s Longmark KLT01, a new generation, long haul tyre. The KLT01 features a low rolling resistance design. According to the company, its high quality carcass and low road noise level are other qualities that combine to make KLT01 “one of the best-designed trailer tyres on the market.”

The following sizes of KLT01 will be delivered immediately:

445/45 R 19.5
435/50 R 19.5
385/65 R 22.5
385/55 R 22.5

Kögel is a major manufacturer of trailers, of which it has produced 24,000 in the past 12 months also. Kumho supported Kögel at the 2008 IAA Nutzfahrzeuge international commercial vehicle show in Hanover, where three of the trailers were fitted with Kumho tyres.

Commenting on the contract, Kumho president and CEO Sae-chul Oh said: “Kögel is a highly respected company and their decision to appoint Kumho as an OE supplier is a strong endorsement of the performance and quality of our tyres. The agreement provides a welcome opportunity for us to significantly expand our share of the European trailer market.”