Hankook Tyres is proud to announce a new partnership with Kiwi International WRC rally champion Hayden Paddon.

As Hankook steps into the global spotlight with the launch of its new WRC tyre range for Rally1 and Rally2 cars, this partnership brings that world-class performance to New Zealand rally stages. Paddon will now compete with Hankook tyres.

Distributed across New Zealand by Value Tyres, Hankook is known not just for motorsport excellence, but for delivering premium road tyres that perform in all conditions—from everyday driving to the toughest rally tracks.

“We’re proud to welcome Hankook Tyres to our team,” says Hayden Paddon.

“They’re making waves in the rally world, and we’re excited to represent them across every NZ event. This is a great step forward for our team, and for rally fans across Aotearoa.”

Bruce Donaldson, Managing Director at Value Tyres, says the alignment is a perfect fit:

“Hayden Paddon represents performance, commitment, and innovation—all things that Hankook and Value Tyres stand behind. We’re excited to showcase the quality of Hankook tyres, both on the rally stage and for everyday New Zealand drivers.”