Driving the future of passenger transport: Hankook exhibits at Euro Bus Expo 2026
Hankook Tyre UK will exhibit at Euro Bus Expo for the first time, showcasing its latest bus and coach tyres and launching the LB01, a first-of-its-kind hot-cure remoulded urban bus tyre developed with Vaculug.
2026 marks another significant milestone for Hankook as it strengthens its presence in the UK’s passenger transport sector. Taking place from 3–5 November at the NEC Birmingham, Euro Bus Expo brings together operators, manufacturers, suppliers and key decision-makers for three days of innovation, insight and networking.
A comprehensive bus and coach tyre portfolio
On stand 38, the Hankook Tyre UK team will showcase its latest range of bus and coach tyres, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and performance. Products on display will include:
- Hankook Smart Touring AL22: a long-distance coach tyre designed for handling performance and high mileage.
- Hankook Smart City AU04+: engineered for urban durability, with strong resistance to stop-start conditions.
- Hankook Smart City AU06: developed to deliver reliable performance in demanding city environments.
- Laufenn LF60: offering dependable all-position capability for mixed-use applications.
- Hankook e-Smart City AU56: Hankook’s newly developed, dedicated EV bus tyre, optimised for low rolling resistance, reduced noise and the higher load demands of electric vehicles.
All tyres in the Hankook urban bus range feature built-in, measurable sidewall protection. The e-Smart City AU56 underlines the company’s commitment to supporting fleet electrification and more sustainable transport solutions.
Launching the LB01 with Vaculug
In collaboration with its long-standing partner Vaculug, Hankook will introduce the LB01, a first-of-its-kind hot-cure remoulded urban bus tyre. The launch underscores the strength of the Hankook–Vaculug partnership and reinforces Hankook’s position as a provider of total tyre solutions across the full tyre lifecycle.
It also reflects Hankook’s commitment to delivering cost-efficient, high-performance and environmentally responsible mobility solutions for commercial fleet customers. Supported by Vaculug’s award-winning expertise in sustainable manufacturing, recently recognised with the King’s Award for Enterprise, the collaboration further strengthens Hankook’s role in advancing practical circular economy solutions without compromising performance.
For Hankook, Euro Bus Expo 2026 provides a strong platform to enhance brand visibility, build new relationships and reinforce its position as a forward-thinking leader in the commercial bus and coach tyre market.
Visit Hankook Tyre UK on stand 38 at Euro Bus Expo 2026, 3–5 November, NEC Birmingham.