National Press Release

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Kumho Tires, one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, announces the opening of Tires 4U, the first outlet in North America dedicated to the Kumho Tire global retail format. The store will open in Buena Park, Calif., on June 3rd and will be owned and operated by Benjamin Lee.

The Buena Park location marks the first Tires 4U in North America. The Kumho global retail format is currently in stores in operation in Korea, China and Vietnam.

"Tires 4U looks forward to being a valuable member of the regional community and becoming a leader in quality customer service," said J.B. Kim, President and CEO of Kumho Tire USA North America. "The store offers the opportunity to reach our consumer by providing a dedicated retail environment that sells only Kumho branded products."

"This first retail center offers the best service that consumers can expect in a tire retail center," said Benjamin Lee, owner of Tires 4U. "I am satisfied with Kumho Tires and have confidence in the success of our retail center and we look forward to expanding beyond our single location."

The first retail center selling only Kumho tire products will allow Kumho Tires to increase brand awareness and promote premium tire sales. The Tires 4U retail center will sell the full line of Kumho passenger, competition, light truck and SUV tires and include state of the art mounting, balancing and alignment services.

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Kumho Tire U.S.A. is the U.S. distribution arm of Kumho Tire Co. In addition to its 830,000 square foot headquarters and central distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, the company operates five additional distribution facilities in Brunswick, Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus and Dallas. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.kumhotireusa.com.

SOURCE Kumho Tires