Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. officially appointed Gen Sudo as its new president on April 1. The company then held an online press conference on April 14, attended by both Sudo and outgoing president Paul Perriniaux, to provide a debriefing on the new president’s inauguration. Speaking at the event, Perriniaux said he is grateful for the support he has received...
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. is targeting spring 2020 to begin a gradual rollout of the Michelin City Grip 2 scooter tire, which possesses excellent resistance to both slippage and uneven wear. The tire will be available in 31 sizes with no set pricing. The new tire marks an upgrade over the original Michelin City Grip, which was launched in...
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. is planning a Feb. 3 launch for the Michelin XDR3, a new tire for use with mining equipment. The tire will be offered in the size of 27.00R49. Since stopping mining equipment means putting a halt to work, the industry has a need for long-life tires that rarely break down. Companies are also calling for...
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. is set to launch the Michelin X Multi Grip Z, an all-season truck and bus tire, to the Japanese market this November. The tire will be available in the size of 11R22.5. Developed for large vehicles traveling medium to long distances, the new tire has a number of characteristics that help it maximize the productivity...
Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. is set to launch the new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R, marketing this as a circuit racing sports tire that can also be used on public roads. The tire will be available in two sizes, with the lineup consisting of one 20-inch and one 21-inch size. Incorporating the latest technologies that Michelin has cultivated throughout...
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...
