NORTH AMERICA TYRE Brand
Founded: 1898
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Since its humble beginnings in a converted strawboard factory in Akron, Ohio, Goodyear has grown to become one of the largest and most recognisable tyre companies in the world. At the forefront of tyre technology and development, the Goodyear range of tyre products are of the highest quality, durability and performance.
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Since its humble beginnings in a converted strawboard factory in Akron, Ohio, Goodyear has grown to become one of the largest and most recognisable tyre companies in the world. At the forefront of tyre technology and development, the Goodyear range of tyre products are of the highest quality, durability and performance.
Founded: 1870
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: BFGoodrich tyres know what it takes to meet the expectations of demanding drivers who are looking for control, performance and fun driving. But that’s no real surprise when it comes to America’s first rubber company. Its innovative approach that has made BFGoodrich a legend in the tyre industry, produces a line up of products that match, keeping it’s legendary status alive and well on the road as well as the track.
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: BFGoodrich tyres know what it takes to meet the expectations of demanding drivers who are looking for control, performance and fun driving. But that’s no real surprise when it comes to America’s first rubber company. Its innovative approach that has made BFGoodrich a legend in the tyre industry, produces a line up of products that match, keeping it’s legendary status alive and well on the road as well as the track.
Founded: 1914
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Cooper understands that the four tyres on your vehicle are what keep you connected to the road, playing a crucial role in how your vehicle handles and keeping you safe on your travels. Their focus is on making quality tyres that will perform well and last for thousands of kilometres. With more than a century in the tyre industry, they know that tyres matter, and that is why you should count on Cooper.
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Cooper understands that the four tyres on your vehicle are what keep you connected to the road, playing a crucial role in how your vehicle handles and keeping you safe on your travels. Their focus is on making quality tyres that will perform well and last for thousands of kilometres. With more than a century in the tyre industry, they know that tyres matter, and that is why you should count on Cooper.
Founded: 1889
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Tracing its roots back to 1889, when Dunlop opened its first plant in Ireland, Dunlop is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of long-lasting, leading-edge tyres for family cars, small hatches, cross-overs, SUVs and high performance cars. Dunlop’s mission, through its commitment to research and innovation, has been to continuously produce better products to enhance the performance of vehicles and ‘the driving experience’.
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Tracing its roots back to 1889, when Dunlop opened its first plant in Ireland, Dunlop is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of long-lasting, leading-edge tyres for family cars, small hatches, cross-overs, SUVs and high performance cars. Dunlop’s mission, through its commitment to research and innovation, has been to continuously produce better products to enhance the performance of vehicles and ‘the driving experience’.
Founded: 1963
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Since 1963, Mickey Thompson Tires have always been an enthusiast brand. Mickey Thompson built his products to win and he built them from necessity. Mickey Thompson tyres hold fast to Mickey’s values, his unceasing drive for faster and better. The central characteristic activity at Mickey Thompson is designing and building innovative performance products for automotive enthusiasts.
Headquarters: Ohio, USA
Overview: Since 1963, Mickey Thompson Tires have always been an enthusiast brand. Mickey Thompson built his products to win and he built them from necessity. Mickey Thompson tyres hold fast to Mickey’s values, his unceasing drive for faster and better. The central characteristic activity at Mickey Thompson is designing and building innovative performance products for automotive enthusiasts.
EUROPE
Founded: 1889
Headquarters: Clermont-Ferrand, France
Overview: Michelin is renowned across the globe for producing high-quality performance tyres. Engineered for outstanding durability, Michelin tyres have earned a reputation for resilience and long life, making for an iconic brand that stands for exceptional safety and comfort. Today Michelin continues the relentless journey to improve the driving experience for motorists, delivering the classic Michelin smooth, quiet ride for all types of vehicles and applications.
Headquarters: Clermont-Ferrand, France
Overview: Michelin is renowned across the globe for producing high-quality performance tyres. Engineered for outstanding durability, Michelin tyres have earned a reputation for resilience and long life, making for an iconic brand that stands for exceptional safety and comfort. Today Michelin continues the relentless journey to improve the driving experience for motorists, delivering the classic Michelin smooth, quiet ride for all types of vehicles and applications.
Founded: 1871
Headquarters: Hannover, Germany
Overview: In Europe today, every third car rolling off the production line is fitted with Continental tyres, making it the number one original equipment manufacturer in Europe. To Continental, this eminent position and the trust shown in its tyres by all the major premium vehicle manufactures, is the best proof of the recognised quality of Continental products. If the world’s top car manufactures are willing to put their trust in Continental, so can you!
Headquarters: Hannover, Germany
Overview: In Europe today, every third car rolling off the production line is fitted with Continental tyres, making it the number one original equipment manufacturer in Europe. To Continental, this eminent position and the trust shown in its tyres by all the major premium vehicle manufactures, is the best proof of the recognised quality of Continental products. If the world’s top car manufactures are willing to put their trust in Continental, so can you!
Founded: 1872
Headquarters: Milan, Italy
Overview: As one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, Pirelli combines racing heritage and off-road credibility to proudly stand at the premium end of the market. Within this market, Pirelli focuses in particular on the high-end segments characterised by elevated technological contents and high performance. Pirelli tyres are today seen as synonymous with quality, emotion and ultimate performance.
Headquarters: Milan, Italy
Overview: As one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, Pirelli combines racing heritage and off-road credibility to proudly stand at the premium end of the market. Within this market, Pirelli focuses in particular on the high-end segments characterised by elevated technological contents and high performance. Pirelli tyres are today seen as synonymous with quality, emotion and ultimate performance.
ASIA
Founded: 1931
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Overview: The Bridgestone brand has a global reputation as the tyre industry market leader, renowned for producing quality products and being at the forefront of technology, innovation and continuous improvement. With an extensive range that suits all your driving needs, Bridgestone delivers a difference you’ll feel every time you get behind the wheel.
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Overview: The Bridgestone brand has a global reputation as the tyre industry market leader, renowned for producing quality products and being at the forefront of technology, innovation and continuous improvement. With an extensive range that suits all your driving needs, Bridgestone delivers a difference you’ll feel every time you get behind the wheel.
Founded: 1917
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Overview: Yokohama has been at the cutting edge of tyre technology since its inception. Synonymous with superb sports car performance and the highest levels of comfort, Yokohama draws heavily on its involvement in motorsport and applies it to the design and manufacture of each of their tyres. Their tyres are designed specifically to meet the requirements of all motorists with superior performance and handling.
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Overview: Yokohama has been at the cutting edge of tyre technology since its inception. Synonymous with superb sports car performance and the highest levels of comfort, Yokohama draws heavily on its involvement in motorsport and applies it to the design and manufacture of each of their tyres. Their tyres are designed specifically to meet the requirements of all motorists with superior performance and handling.
Founded: 1983
Headquarters: Kobe, Japan
Overview: Falken knows how to get the most out of a tyre. Sophisticated tread designs, coupled with precise handling, underlines Falken’s commitment to delivering speed, stability and safety in both dry and wet conditions. Now you can choose from a number of tyres to suit many vehicles and driving requirements, which are designed for enhanced driving performance whilst maintaining optimum fuel efficiency.
Headquarters: Kobe, Japan
Overview: Falken knows how to get the most out of a tyre. Sophisticated tread designs, coupled with precise handling, underlines Falken’s commitment to delivering speed, stability and safety in both dry and wet conditions. Now you can choose from a number of tyres to suit many vehicles and driving requirements, which are designed for enhanced driving performance whilst maintaining optimum fuel efficiency.
Founded: 1945
Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Japan
Overview: Toyo Tires represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo has delivered worldwide for more than 70 years. They offer a complete selection of premium replacement tyres for nearly every make and model including light trucks, SUVs, high performance cars, and luxury vehicles, as well as commercial trucks.
Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Japan
Overview: Toyo Tires represents the innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service that Toyo has delivered worldwide for more than 70 years. They offer a complete selection of premium replacement tyres for nearly every make and model including light trucks, SUVs, high performance cars, and luxury vehicles, as well as commercial trucks.
Founded: 1942
Headquarters: Yangsan, South Korea
Overview: Due to Nexen’s commitment to provide quality products, friendly service and exceptional value, their global market share has increased significantly in the past decade. Nexen is dedicated to fulfilling their brand promise to explore innovative technologies, to develop safe and ecofriendly products and to ensure active families and individuals reach their destination safely while enjoying a smooth and comfortable ride.
Headquarters: Yangsan, South Korea
Overview: Due to Nexen’s commitment to provide quality products, friendly service and exceptional value, their global market share has increased significantly in the past decade. Nexen is dedicated to fulfilling their brand promise to explore innovative technologies, to develop safe and ecofriendly products and to ensure active families and individuals reach their destination safely while enjoying a smooth and comfortable ride.
Founded: 1941
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Overview: The Hankook Tire group has become one of the fastest growing radial tyre manufacturers in the world. With a vision to ‘contribute to advancement in driving,’ and with customer satisfaction always at the forefront, Hankook strives to develop cutting-edge technologies and high-quality products.
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Overview: The Hankook Tire group has become one of the fastest growing radial tyre manufacturers in the world. With a vision to ‘contribute to advancement in driving,’ and with customer satisfaction always at the forefront, Hankook strives to develop cutting-edge technologies and high-quality products.
Founded: 1960
Headquarters: Gwangju, South Korea
Overview: Kumho is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, supplying tyres to the global market. Its product development has seen it involved in several forms of motorsport. In Australia this includes the V8 Touring Cars and Aussie Race Cars. The range available includes the Ecowing fuel saving range, the high performance Ecsta line, as well as a full range of 4WD tyres to cover all applications and terrains.
Headquarters: Gwangju, South Korea
Overview: Kumho is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, supplying tyres to the global market. Its product development has seen it involved in several forms of motorsport. In Australia this includes the V8 Touring Cars and Aussie Race Cars. The range available includes the Ecowing fuel saving range, the high performance Ecsta line, as well as a full range of 4WD tyres to cover all applications and terrains.
Founded: 1988
Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
Overview: Achilles brand tyres are dependable, low cost tyres with good mileage and traction. They make everything from high performance tyres to aggressive off-road traction tyres for all types of passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs. Achilles is a popular brand with customers for all types of vehicles because of the quality and low cost.
Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia
Overview: Achilles brand tyres are dependable, low cost tyres with good mileage and traction. They make everything from high performance tyres to aggressive off-road traction tyres for all types of passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs. Achilles is a popular brand with customers for all types of vehicles because of the quality and low cost.
Founded: 1959
Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
Overview: Nankang is a progressive world class performance tyre manufacturer, boasting the longest history of all tyre producers in Taiwan. Nankang’s mission is to strive for excellence by providing drivers with sustainable tyre solutions of the highest quality, performance and safety standards.
Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
Overview: Nankang is a progressive world class performance tyre manufacturer, boasting the longest history of all tyre producers in Taiwan. Nankang’s mission is to strive for excellence by providing drivers with sustainable tyre solutions of the highest quality, performance and safety standards.
Founded: 1979
Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Japan
Overview: Nitto Tyre is driven by passion and innovation. They create tyres for those who are enthusiastic about their vehicles. They always strive to anticipate and drive consumer trends by supporting emerging markets before they are mainstream, helping them to grow and drive the market forward.
Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Japan
Overview: Nitto Tyre is driven by passion and innovation. They create tyres for those who are enthusiastic about their vehicles. They always strive to anticipate and drive consumer trends by supporting emerging markets before they are mainstream, helping them to grow and drive the market forward.
Founded: 1951
Headquarters: Singapore
Overview: GT Radial offers a complete line of tyres for virtually every kind of passenger vehicle, from ultra high performance cars to luxury touring sedans and crossovers to SUV and light trucks. Designed and developed with world class technology and quality, GT Radial tyres are manufactured by Giti Tire, a leading global tyre company serving consumers in over 130 countries around the world.
Headquarters: Singapore
Overview: GT Radial offers a complete line of tyres for virtually every kind of passenger vehicle, from ultra high performance cars to luxury touring sedans and crossovers to SUV and light trucks. Designed and developed with world class technology and quality, GT Radial tyres are manufactured by Giti Tire, a leading global tyre company serving consumers in over 130 countries around the world.
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: Shandong Province, China
Overview: Blacklion’s amazing growth has come in large part due to an in depth understanding of their customers and commitment to their core values. Blacklion understands you need a tyre that fits within your budget, but also performs. It is currently the best budget tyre on the market and provides the best value in its price range.
Headquarters: Shandong Province, China
Overview: Blacklion’s amazing growth has come in large part due to an in depth understanding of their customers and commitment to their core values. Blacklion understands you need a tyre that fits within your budget, but also performs. It is currently the best budget tyre on the market and provides the best value in its price range.
