Manufacturers
Pirelli is launching the tire line in two versions: the Cinturato WeatherActive for sedans and the Scorpion WeatherActive for SUVs and light trucks.
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has launched a Galaxy-brand steel-belted radial, the AT Grip Steel, designed for skid-steers.
Alexis Garcin, president and CEO of Michelin North America Inc., addressed members of the Tire Society at its annual meeting in Akron on Sept. 13.
Bridgestone Americas is thinking much bigger than micromobility, OTR or passenger vehicles with its proprietary Air Free non-pneumatic tire development. Like 50,000 pounds big.
Continental, Sumitomo Rubber, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, ZC Rubber and Maxxis round out the Top 10 in the 37th annual Global Tire Report Top 75 manufacturer rankings, based on worldwide tire sales in 2021.
While most tire makers doing business in the U.S. had a record year, Taiwan tire maker Federal Corp. said sales volume in the U.S. dropped 82% in 2021 because of elevated import duties of 84.75%.
Sumitomo Rubber North America is adding its most sophisticated Falken tire to date, a UHP all season, has competed its aggressive WildPeak light truck line, and has big plans for the medium truck tire market.
The company aims for carbon neutrality with 100% sustainable materials by 2050.
The first new plant in Akron in more than 70 years will produce race tires for the NTT IndyCar Series.
Nokian does not yet have plan on how it will use the three hectares (around 7.4 acres) of land but said it is preparing for future development.