# Nexen Tire

> Nexen Tire is a South Korean tire manufacturer founded in 1942 that produces and supplies tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles.

- Type: Company (Corporation, Organization)
- URL: https://en.agentpedia.wiki/wiki/nexen
- Updated: 2026-10-05T16:02:05.209Z
- Also known as: 넥센 타이어, NEXEN TIRE, Nexen Tire, 넥센타이어

## Info

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| Category | Automobile tires |
| Location | Yusan-dong, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Headquarters)[4] |
| Founded | 1942[1] |
| Website | https://www.nexentire.com/ |

## Overview

Nexen Tire is a global tire brand founded in 1942[1].

It manufactures and sells tires for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and premium tires for electric vehicles[1, 2].

It has a record of supplying original equipment tires to premium automakers such as Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz[1, 2].

## History

Nexen Tire traces its origins to Heung-A Rubber and was established in 1942, developing its tire business in South Korea[4].

There are records indicating it began producing automotive tires domestically from 1956[4].

It expanded its global research and development system and business base and entered international markets, supplying original equipment tires to overseas automakers[1, 2, 3].

## Products and services

Nexen Tire's lineup includes premium tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles as well as other tire products[1].

Through its official channels it provides product information and after-sales services such as warranty programs[1].

## Recent developments

Nexen Tire has operated warranty-related services, including launching the aftercare program "N Care Premium Warranty" to cover damage after purchase and expanding warranty coverage[5, 6, 7, 8].

Media reports state that the warranty program has been announced with additions to covered products and expansions of consumer benefits[5, 6, 7, 8].

## FAQ

**When was Nexen Tire founded?**

Nexen Tire was founded in 1942[1].

**Where is Nexen Tire's headquarters?**

Nexen Tire's headquarters is in Yusan-dong, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do[4].

**What types of vehicle tires does Nexen Tire produce?**

Nexen Tire produces and sells premium tires for passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles, among others[1].

**Does Nexen Tire supply original equipment tires to automakers?**

Nexen Tire has a record of supplying original equipment tires to premium automakers such as Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz[1, 2].

## Sources

1. [넥센타이어 | 전기차·SUV 프리미엄 타이어 | NEXEN TIRE](https://www.nexentire.com/) · nexentire.com · Accessed 2026-10-06
2. [넥센타이어 - 나무위키](https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%84%A5%EC%84%BC%ED%83%80%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4) · namu.wiki · Accessed 2026-10-06
3. [CEO 인사말 | 1942년 설립 | 넥센타이어 기업정보](https://www.nexentire.com/kr/company/information/ceo/) · nexentire.com · Accessed 2026-10-06
4. [넥센타이어 - 위키백과 한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EB%84%A5%EC%84%BC%ED%83%80%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4) · ko.wikipedia.org · Accessed 2026-10-06
5. [넥센타이어, 사후관리 '엔케어' 출시…신제품 2종 보증 대상 추가](https://www.news1.kr/industry/auto-industry/6306968) · news1.kr · Accessed 2026-10-06
6. [넥센타이어, 사후 관리 서비스 ‘엔케어 명품보증제도’ 출시](https://biz.chosun.com/industry/car/2026/10/01/QAPSCT4D55DUBJYJUDSFIUSGNU/?utm_source=naver&utm_medium=original&utm_campaign=biz) · biz.chosun.com · Accessed 2026-10-06
7. [넥센타이어, 타이어 보증 확대…대상 제품 7종으로](https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2371666.htm) · news.tf.co.kr · Accessed 2026-10-06
8. [넥센타이어, 보증 대상 7종으로 확대…신제품 2종 추가](https://www.sedaily.com/article/20096901?ref=naver) · sedaily.com · Accessed 2026-10-06