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Toyo Tires Begins Domestic Launch for Proxes TR1 Tire, Touting Stylish Design and Good Grip

Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) has begun rolling out the Proxes TR1 in the Japanese market from the start of this month, marking a new lineup under the global flagship tire brand that is Proxes. The tire is being made available in a total of 15 sizes, with no set pricing. With sports cars coming back into the limelight of late,...

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Toyo Tires Begins Domestic Launch for Proxes TR1 Tire, Touting Stylish Design and Good Grip

Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) has begun rolling out the Proxes TR1 in the Japanese market from the start of this month, marking a new lineup under the global flagship tire brand that is Proxes. The tire is being made available in a total of 15 sizes, with no set pricing. With sports cars coming back into the limelight of late,...

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Sumitomo Rubber Launches New Racing Kart Tire Compatible With Electric Karts

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently launched a new racing kart tire, the Dunlop KE-1. Compatible with not only regular but also electric karts, the KE-1 provides a good balance of steering stability, grip and long life. Available since April 1, the tire comes in two sizes and has open pricing. With the push for carbon neutrality now making its...

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Bridgestone Launches New High-Grip Sport Tire

Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) on April 1 launched sales of the Potenza RE-08D, a high-grip sport tire made in pursuit of shorter circuit lap times. The tire is available in the singular size of 215/45R17. Inheriting the design philosophy of its predecessor, the Potenza RE-07D, the RE-08D is one of Bridgestone’s high-added-value Dan-Totsu products, which are developed based on technology the...

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Michelin Japan to Launch New Urban Mobility Tire With Excellent Safety, Comfort and Economy

Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. is set to begin rolling out the Michelin City Extra, a new motorcycle tire for urban mobility, on March 14. The tire will be available in a total of five sizes. Coming as an evolution of the existing Michelin City Pro, the Michelin City Extra exhibits a higher level of safety and comfort while also...

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Sumitomo Rubber to Launch Aftermarket EV Tire in China Starting April

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) is planning to introduce its Dunlop e. Sport Maxx – the company’s first aftermarket tire for electric vehicles (EVs) – to the Chinese market, where demand for EVs is booming. The e. Sport Maxx is slated for an early launch in China this April. Then in 2023, Sumitomo Rubber is planning a European launch for...

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