Nexen Tire lands new Audi A6 supply deal as premium partnership deepens

Nexen Tire has secured a contract to supply original equipment tires for Audi's newly redesigned A6, extending a partnership that underscores the Korean tire maker's growing presence among Europe's premium automakers.

The company said Thursday that its N'FERA Sport ultra-high-performance tire will be fitted to the new Audi A6 in 18-inch and 19-inch sizes.

The new A6 is Audi's flagship midsized premium sedan and marks the model's first full redesign in seven years.

Nexen Tire said the vehicle demands strong high-speed stability and a quiet ride, making tire performance a key part of the overall driving experience.

The N'FERA Sport is designed for high-performance vehicles and uses reinforced internal materials to distribute ground pressure and vehicle loads more evenly.

The company said the tire delivers strong handling and braking performance on both dry and wet roads.

Nexen Tire said the product also earned high ratings in summer tire tests conducted by Germany's Auto Bild magazine and the Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club.

The latest agreement follows Nexen Tire's previous original equ ...