Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) is planning to use its expertise, advanced technologies and innovation to support athletes and event organizers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. With one year left to go until the event, Bridgestone – a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games – will go about providing this support based on its mission to “Serve Society With Superior...
Tires
JATMA Midyear Forecast Revision Points to 2% Year-on-Year Drop in Domestic Tire Demand for 2019
The Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) recently published a midyear revision to its forecast of Japan’s automotive tire demand for 2019. The forecast shows that in terms of overall domestic figures – which include tires not only for four-wheeled vehicles but also for two-wheelers and other special vehicles – demand is projected to come to 117,517,000 tires for 2019,...
Yokohama Rubber Receives Supplier Award from Nissan in Russia
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) announced on July 24 that LLC Yokohama RPZ, its Russian subsidiary for tire production and sales, has been awarded a 2018 Nissan Best Supplier Award in the chassis category. The award comes from Nissan Manufacturing Rus LLC, the Russian production base of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (TYO:7201). The Nissan Best Supplier Award is given in...
Michelin Japan to Start up Free Replacement Service for Punctured Tires Purchased Online
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. recently announced that it is set to start up a free replacement service for punctured tires from Aug. 8 onward, looking to give its customers even greater peace of mind when it comes to buying tires off the company’s direct-sales website. The service will be available to customers who buy four tires from Michelin Japan’s...
Yokohama Rubber Launches Retread-Friendly Tire for Low-Floor Buses
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) has launched sales of its 507U tire with rib-lug treads that have been designed especially for low-floor buses. The 507U was developed to improve performance at the barrier-free curbs being introduced at an increasing number of bus stops, as well as to better accommodate retreading. It features thicker rubber on the shoulder of the tire,...
Yokohama Rubber Launches New All-Season Tire for Community Buses
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) on July 16 launched sales of its LT751R all-season tire for community buses. The tire excels in resistance to uneven wear as well as to wear in general. The tire comes in one size, 205/80R17.5 120/118L, with open pricing. The LT751R tire has been specially developed for use on community buses, which operate on routes...