Enhanced Performance in Braking, Handling, and Mileage
Hankook Tire & Technology announced on July 24, 2026, that its global brand “Raupen” will supply the second-generation summer performance tire “S Fit2” as original equipment for the Volkswagen “Polo” in Germany.
Laufen S Fit 2. Hankook Tire
Volkswagen Polo. Volkswagen
The Polo is a global best-selling model that has sold over 20 million units worldwide across six generations since its launch in 1975.
Hankook Tire developed a tire optimized for the vehicle’s characteristics through technical collaboration with Volkswagen. The “S Fit2,” supplied in a 17-inch size, offers agile driving performance, stable braking power, balanced ride comfort, and efficiency, thereby reliably supporting the vehicle’s overall performance.
By applying a high-silica compound and optimized tread block design, the tire enhances braking performance on wet surfaces and shortens braking distance by approximately 16% compared to previous products. The four wide straight grooves improve water drainage and provide stable handling performance even when driving on rainy roads.
It maintains stable grip even on high-temperature road surfaces while reducing noise and vibration during driving, resulting in an improved ride. With next-generation polymer compounds, its mileage is enhanced by roughly 15% compared to previous products.
This supply achievement builds upon Hankook Tire’s technological capabilities and quality competitiveness accumulated over more than 30 years since it first supplied original equipment tires to Volkswagen’s Mexico plant in 1991. Hankook Tire continues to expand its strategic partnership, currently supplying original equipment tires for over 40 Volkswagen sedan, SUV, and electric vehicle models.
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A representative from Hankook Tire stated, “Since its launch in the European market, Raupen S Fit2 has consistently been supplied as original equipment for major Volkswagen Group models such as Skoda’s New Octavia and SEAT’s Ibiza and Arona,” adding, “We have further strengthened our strategic partnership with Volkswagen and solidified our position in the European automotive market.”
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