The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer will ship with Hankook all-season tires on all trim levels.
General Motors says standard 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer models will come equipped with Hankook Kinergy GT all-season tires, while the off-road inspired Trailblazer Activ will ship with more rugged Hankook Dynapro AT2 rubber. The sport-inspired Trailblazer RS model, meanwhile, will come with slightly larger Hankook Kinergy 225/55R18H all-seasons.
Hankook says the Kinergy GT tire, which will be found on the most common Chevrolet Trailblazer models, “is the perfect match for the crossover, being designed for driving on different terrains and a number of road conditions.” The Kinergy GT is a low rolling resistance tire that is also capable in winter months thanks to its lateral groove tread design, the manufacturer also says.
The Hankook Dynapro AT2, meanwhile, is described as ” an ideal complement,” to the more Rugged Trailblazer Activ’s style thanks to its aggressive tread design. Hankook says the Dynapro AT2 is intended to provide “a blend of off-road traction and (on-road) driving capabilities.”
“Kinergy GT, an all-time favorite of so many carmakers, has once again been chosen to complement Chevrolet’s exciting addition to its SUV family,” Hyunjun Cho, head of Hankook’s tire division, said in a prepared statement. “We are happy to continue our long-term partnership with Chevrolet and will be working with them to develop additional products for their vehicles.”
GM has a close working relationship with Hankook. It first partnered with the tire company back in 2002 and continues to offer Hankook tires on several products today, including the Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Buick Encore, among others.
Pricing for the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer starts at $19,995 in the United States.
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They also were the low bidder on the contract.
The Hankooks on my Terrain were horrible in wet and worse in snow.
Automakers hate to pay much for tires unless it is a higher end model with a real need.
Pretty sure Hankook is a Chinese company so they dump tires to GM to buy market share…
*South Korean. They have economical tires and better performing, more expensive tires just like all other tire companies. The problem with the new Trailblazer lies not with the tires, but with the flaccid 1.3t.
They are South Korean and not top line tires. You get what you pay for.
Yes, I know they are a South Korean company, that’s why I commented. Why would you feel the need to mimic my exact comment, as if you’re some kind of tropical talking bird. They also make some good tires and some bad tires. They literally make tires for racecars… Sounds like they have some pretty advanced rubber compounds.
I imagine that the majority of consumers shopping at this price point could care less what tires are on it.
From a style standpoint, I think this rig is one of GM’s best.
I agree. Saw the brown/gold one at the auto show this year. Sharp & reasonably priced
Totally agree, the interior is also very well put together. Pictures really don’t do it justice. Some nice soft touch surfaces is smart locations and just nice fit and finish. Really disappoint that the power-train is so lack luster. The cx-30 offers more horsepower and torque at the same price point. After test driving the Trailblazer I honestly feel like GMs estimated reported torque of 170ish might be over-stated. It doesn’t seem very peppy.
Wow! Breaking news a made in Korea vehicle comes with made in Korea tires.
Just spent the night digging my wifes trailblazer out as it got stuck repeatedly. The Hankook Kinergy 225/55R18H are horrible tires in ice/slush conditions and on fresh warm snow (1 degree and semi melting beneath).
The Kinergy GT’s that came on my wife’s Trailblazer RS are terrible in snow; we replaced the front tires after less than 350 miles and probably will replace the others before next winter. Wish I had checked tirerack.com BEFORE she took delivery. Estimate that GM would have spent an extra $60-70 or so per car to put on the MUCH BETTER Kinergy ST tires. Why put crummy tires on a new car? More than half of the US/Canadian market has to drive in snow each year, and the GT’s aren’t even that great in rain.