OUR HISTORY
Looking Back.
Looking Forward.
Over the last 50 years, Kumho has become a hugely successful worldwide brand. Since 1960, Kumho Tyres have been steadily growing and adapting in the face of an ever changing and on often volatile business landscape. During that time, roads have gotten bigger and better. What has remained unchanged however, has been its approach to innovation and technical development. This has been Kumho emerge as a major player in the global market.
Kumho Tyres is part of the Kumho Doublestar Group. It manufactures automotive, racing and aircraft tyres in Korea, China and Vietnam and spread its research and design skills throughout the globe from Korea to the USA and Europe. Through passion, manufacturing expertise and advanced technology, Kumho Tyres now sells 50 million tyres annually across 150 countries.
In New Zealand, Kumho Tyres is proudly represented by Blairs, a family-owned business with a rich heritage dating back to 1956. Over the years, Blairs has grown into one of New Zealand’s leading tyre wholesalers, supported by a robust network of warehouses, sales representatives, and dealers across the country.
Wherever there are roads, Kumho Tyres is there – driving innovation, performance and reliability to meet the needs of customers worldwide.
