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Toyo Tires Launches Website for New Airless Concept Tire

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5105) launched a special website on April 3 to showcase the technology of its near-future airless concept tire, the Noair. By making fundamental changes to the structure of its past prototypes, Toyo Tires has drastically improved the Noair’s performance in several metrics, including durability, exterior noise levels and fuel efficiency. The company has successfully...

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Sumitomo Rubber Displays Airless Tires at Tokyo Motor Show

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Co. (TYO:5110) is exhibiting concept tires under the Dunlop and Falken brands at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 held at Tokyo Big Sight. One of these tires, seen right, is the company’s airless Gyroblade tire, which has a tread pattern and unique zig-zag spoke configuration designed for the special characteristics of concept cars. The tire reduces...

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