Toyo Tire Corp. (TYO:5105) has been hard at work with development of Noair, a sixth generation of the company’s airless tire technology. The company recently showed off the new tire’s capabilities to media at a test drive event. Unlike conventional tires, which are filled with air to help them bear weight and absorb road impacts, Noair has no such need....
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently announced that it has established what it is calling Tyre Leap AI Analysis. The new AI-based technology is aimed at accelerating the development of technologies that help tires continue to perform over time – a key component of the company’s Smart Tire Concept. Established in the first half of this fiscal year, Tyre Leap...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) is planning a full-scale domestic launch for the BluEarth-4S AW21, an all-season tire for passenger cars. The tire is set to hit the Japanese market on Jan. 9. The BluEarth-4S AW21 unites excellent snow performance and wet performance while also providing impressive dry performance and wear resistance. By implementing a directional tread pattern with what...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has picked up Good Design Awards this year for three company tire products. These are the BluEarth-GT AE51, a grand touring tire; the Geolandar X-CV, a high-performance crossover SUV tire; and the 302C, a dump truck tire for both paved and unpaved roads. The BluEarth-GT AE51 provides excellent total performance across metrics including driveability, comfort...
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) is working on rolling out a new tire production system that makes use of AI and IoT platforms to achieve high quality and efficiency. The company intends to introduce this to all of its tire plants and 12 domestic and overseas bases by 2025. Under the new system, facility operating data from the tire production...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has added three new sizes to the lineup of its Advan A08B Spec G series of gymkhana racing tires, making these available on Oct. 2. The new sizes are 235/40R18 95W, 215/45R17 91V and 225/45R17 94V. Launched just last month, the Advan A08B Spec G is based on the Advan A08B, a street radial tire...
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