Sumitomo Rubber has begun selling Dunlop Geomax Enduro EN91EX tires on March 15 for hard enduro competitions, which have been gaining momentum around the world in recent years. The product is available in one rear size (140/80-18 70M tube type: not for public road use). Based on the Geomax Enduri EN91, which has been well-received as an enduro competition tire,...
Sumitomo Rubber has developed a race tire with a sustainable raw material ratio of 38%, using biomass and recycled raw materials. The tire utilizes natural rubber, raw materials derived from natural sources, and materials recycled from recycled steel. Compared to conventional race tires, this tire uses a higher percentage of sustainable raw materials. The tires have been installed on the...
Sumitomo Rubber reported financial results for the year ended December 2022, with net sales of 1.10 trillion yen ($8.20 billion), up 17.4% year-on-year, operating income of 22.00 billion yen, down 57.7%, and net income of 9.42 billion yen, down 68.1%. President Satoru Yamamoto said, “Sales revenue increased due to sales growth mainly in the tire and sports businesses, but operating...
Sumitomo Rubber is planning a rollout starting March 1 for the Dunlop SP541, a new rib–lug tire that offers significant improvements to uneven wear resistance and lifespan. The product is intended for use on large dump trucks that drive mainly on paved roads, and will be available in a total of seven sizes. By deftly balancing its contact patch across...
Sumitomo Rubber has begun supplying its Falken Ziex ZE001 A/S tire as OE for the new Subaru Crosstrek, which officially began taking orders last December. The new Subaru Crosstrek was designed to be a good fit for a wide range of activities, from cities to more rugged terrain. It is targeted at consumers who want to find fulfillment by traveling...
Sumitomo Rubber President Satoru Yamamoto recently looked back on the year 2022 and discussed the company’s EV tires and sensing core business initiatives. Looking Back at 2022 Yamamoto said that with regard to the economic environment, the outlook remained uncertain due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the situation in Ukraine, as well as further inflationary pressures....
