Michelin Tire Japan will from January 25 sequentially launch Michelin Anakee Road, a new tire for motorcycle adventure bikes. This tire is developed specifically for adventure models that specialize in on-road riding. It offers stable handling performance required for on-road driving and excellent grip in wet conditions, as well as a new compound with enhanced durability, providing a sense of...
Goodyear and electronic components manufacturer TDK will collaborate to develop next-generation tire solutions to accelerate the development and widespread use of integrated intelligent hardware and software for tires and vehicles. The companies aim to bring high-performance tire sensing systems to market by combining Goodyear’s expertise in tire development, intelligent solutions and industry trends with TDK’s technical capabilities in software, sensors,...
Sumitomo Rubber will sequentially from June release Dunlop Sport Maxx RS, a flagship tire that delivers a high level of handling performance and grip. The tires will be available in 26 sizes. The Sport Maxx RS can be used for both general road and circuit driving, and the tire responds well to handling and provides a stable ride in any...
Toyo Tires exhibited in January a concept tire made of 90% sustainable materials at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 held at Makuhari Messe. The company’s tires developed using sustainable materials so far have a use ratio of 50%. The concept tire on display at the show dramatically surpasses this level of development. Sustainable materials can be broadly classified into renewable...
Yokohama Rubber donated 224 studless tires for passenger cars to the Japan Car Sharing Association as part of its efforts to support car sharing in the region and assist in disaster recovery efforts. The donated tires were exchanged by students as part of their car maintenance classes. 132 tires were installed on vehicles at Akita College of Technology on November...
Bridgestone will promote sustainable global motorsports activities to continue to be the best supporter and to be an indispensable part of the future of mobility, according to the company’s global CEO, Shuichi Ishibashi. Bridgestone’s sustainable global motorsports activities include the use of racing as a driving laboratory to refine technologies under extreme conditions, and the development and evolution of commercial...
