Nexen Tire to supply original equipment tires to 2 BYD models

Nexen Tire said Monday it will supply original equipment tires to two BYD electric vehicles — the Seal 6 and the Dolphin Surf — marking the Korean tire maker's first original equipment deal with the Chinese automaker. The Seal 6, a high-performance strategic model BYD has developed for global markets, will be fitted with Nexen's N'FERA Sport, a summer performance tire. The tires will be mounted on vehicles exported to Australia and other markets. The N'FERA Sport has received strong ratings in European tire tests for high-speed stability and handling. The Dolphin Surf — sold in China as the Seagull, which Time magazine named one of its best inventions of 2025 — will receive Nexen's N'Blue S for vehicles bound for Europe. The N'Blue S was developed to meet tightened European carbon emission regulations, with reduced rolling resistance and improved wet-road braking performance. It has been adopted as original equipment for a range of European vehicles and electric models. Nexen Tire, established in 1942 and headquartered in Seoul, began supplying tires to overseas automakers in 20Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times