No, Kumho and Hankook are not the same. Although both companies are based in South Korea and produce tires, there are several key differences between the two.
For starters, Kumho has been in business for much longer than Hankook – it was founded in 1960 while Hankook was established in 1941. Kumho also has a much wider range of products, including tires for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, racing cars, and even airplanes. In contrast, Hankook focuses primarily on passenger car tires.
Another difference is that Kumho manufactures all of its own products while Hankook outsources some of its tire production to other companies. This means that Kumho has more control over quality and can offer a greater variety of sizes and tread patterns. Finally, Kumho offers a longer warranty on its tires than Hankook – up to 80,000 miles compared to Hankook’s 60,000-mile warranty.