Kumho Tire to Exclusively Supply Tires for Kumho BMW M Class

Proving Advanced Technology and Competitiveness in High-Performance Tires

Kumho Tire (CEO Jung Iltaek) announced on the 2nd that it exclusively supplied tires to the "Kumho BMW M Class," which opened at Inje Speedium in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do, from the 29th to the 30th of last month.

Kumho Tire exclusively supplied tires for the "Kumho BMW M Class," which opened from the 29th to 30th of last month at Inje Speedium in Inje-gun, Gangwon Province. Photo by Kumho Tire

Based on decades of accumulated motorsports technology, Kumho Tire participated as the official tire supplier for the BMW M Series one-make class featuring high-performance BMW vehicles, thereby proving its advanced high-performance tire technology.

In particular, Kumho Tire showcased its high-performance tire technology, which delivers outstanding performance under high-speed driving and extreme track conditions, maximizing the capabilities of BMW M vehicles and delivering an exhilarating race experience.

The Kumho BMW M Class is a race featuring BMW M Series models, conducted in a time trial format where drivers compete for the fastest lap time.

This year's BMW M Class especially attracted attention from spectators as top-tier amateur racers participated, engaging in fierce competition.

All vehicles competing in this BMW M Class are equipped with Kumho Tire's ultra-high-performance tire, the ECSTA SPORT, which offers excellent grip and stable handling even at high speeds.

Through this sponsorship agreement, Kumho Tire will supply all tires for the BMW M Class competition throughout this season. With this supply, the company aims to once again demonstrate the excellence of its racing tire technology and support the successful operation of the event.

Yoon Minseok, Executive Vice President of G. Marketing at Kumho Tire, said, "Kumho Tire has been recognized for its technological prowess as the official tire supplier for various domestic and international motorsports competitions, solidifying its status as a global tire brand. We are pleased to develop tire technology that meets the high standards of motorsports and to promote the excellence of high-performance tires to more fans."

Meanwhile, Kumho Tire continues to secure official tire supplier titles at major motorsports events worldwide, thereby strengthening its global motorsports activities.

In particular, by securing the title sponsor position for last year's world-class touring competition, the "KUMHO FIA TCR World Tour," Kumho Tire has already demonstrated its global leadership in technology and performance competitiveness.

Kumho Tire plans to continuously strengthen its position as a performance brand based on the technology accumulated through various motorsports activities.