Toyo Tires will conduct a series of “Tire Safety Awareness Activities” using a driving simulator from April 15 in cooperation with Aeon Malls across Japan to help drivers understand the importance of using tires in proper conditions. The activities, which will be held during the spring and fall National Traffic Safety Campaigns, will be held jointly with police stations near...
Sumitomo Rubber has released the Dunlop Direzza 301R M rally competition tire on April 5. It is available in three sizes: 245/40R18 97W, 225/45R17 94V, and 215/45R16 90V. The product is a high-grip tire developed with the goal of achieving high rankings in rally competitions on paved surfaces. By adopting an asymmetrical pattern and special compound, it achieves both grip...
Yokohama Rubber has launched the Geolandar A/T XD all-terrain tire for full-size pickup trucks and other commercial vehicles as a new product under its Geolandar tire brand for SUVs and pickup trucks. The new product has been launched in North America and Australia starting in March 2023. A total of 28 sizes will be available. The Geolandar A/T XD is...
Yokohama Rubber has begun production and sales of high load capacity (HLC) tires for EVs, hybrid cars, large SUVs, and other heavy vehicles equipped with large-capacity batteries. The company is currently promoting tires for use on new vehicles (OE) and for aftermarket use, with a view to expanding into products for the aftermarket in the future, in line with market...
sSumitomo Rubber is in March launching the Falken e.Ziex after-market EV tire in the European market, where the shift to EVs is rapidly advancing. The tire is the company’s second production EV tire, following the Dunlop e.Sport Maxx, which was launched for the Chinese market last year, and boasts the highest level of fuel efficiency (electricity cost). The e.Ziex uses Advanced 4D...
Michelin Japan has on March 30 begun selling X Multi Energy Z, a fuel-efficient tire for truck buses. The size is 275/80R22.5. The product is a tire developed for heavy-duty medium- and long-distance vehicles. It is a fuel-efficient tire that combines the long-life performance of Michelin technology with the low rolling resistance performance of a new compound to achieve sustainable...
