Hankook Brings Smart Brand to TMC

Hankook Tire America Corp. is showcasing several products in its Smart Brand TBR line during this week's TMC Show.

TMC takes place March 16-19 in Nashville, Tenn., which is home to Hankook's North American headquarters.

"The TBR market is dynamic and evolving and we’re proud to join other leaders in the industry at the TMC event each year to showcase how Hankook is driving the industry forward,” says Mark Roe, vice president of TBR sales, Hankook Tire America Corp. 

Hankook’s TMC booth (#615) is showcasing tires from across its Smart Brand, exclusively for trucks and buses, and designed with Hankook’s Smartec Technology "to ensure longer mileage safely," say Hankook officials.

Products on display include the Smart Line AL52 and DL52, which are "built with fuel efficiency and optimized grip for long-haul performance;" the Smart Line TL52, a trailer tire that has been optimized for long-haul applications and is made at Hankook's plant in Clarksville, Tenn.; the Smart Line AL50, a steer tire for car carrier applications; the Smart Flex line, which consists of the AH51, DH51, DL15+ and DH52, "premium performance regional tires for extended mileage and lifespan;" the Smart City AU56 and AU04, electric bus tires that offer high load capacity, extended battery efficiency and tread life; and the e3 wide DL12m DL21 and TL21, which are engineered to deliver "smooth wear, fuel efficiency and reinforced stability for ultra-super single applications."