Continental Tire Japan will from January 2023 sequentially launch the UltraContact UC7, a safety and comfort tire developed with a focus on superior quietness and long life with safety as the top priority. The product line-up will include 24 sizes ranging from 16 to 18 inches and will be expanded in the future. The new tire features Confidence+ technology developed...
Michelin Japan has begun supplying its Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, a premium SUV tire, as OE for Toyota’s new-model Lexus RX. The Michelin Pilot lineup makes use of the cutting-edge technologies that Michelin has built up by taking part in races around the world. And with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, the company has designed a sports tire...
The Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA) recently announced its forecast for Japanese demand for automotive tires in 2022 and 2023. According to the report, demand for tires for new vehicles, replacement tires, and tires for motorcycles is expected to exceed that of 2021 in 2022, totaling 181.88 million tires, a 2 percent increase over 2021. Meanwhile, 2023 is expected...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries will in February 2023 launch the Dunlop Direzza β11 high-grip sports tire, which has been developed with the goal of achieving high rankings in gymkhana competitions. It will be available in seven sizes. The Direzza β11 achieves both grip and wear resistance at a high level by adopting an asymmetrical pattern and optimizing the internal structure and...
Toyo Tires will sequentially launch the premium comfort tire Proxes Comfort Ⅱs from the global flagship tire brand Proxes series in the Japanese market from March 2023. This product is a premium comfort tire that pursues high-quality cruising and has evolved environmental performance. The pattern design utilizes the company’s unique tire design platform technology T-Mode and adopts an asymmetrical pattern...
Toyo Tires’ Proxes Sport tires have been selected by Mazda to be installed on the new Mazda CX-60 crossover SUV, which went on sale in Japan on September 15. The tire size is 235/50R20 100W. The Mazda CX-60 is a crossover SUV that offers environmental and safety performance that meets the demands of the times, while providing a comfortable and...
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