As you know, a lot depends on the quality of car tires: from the smoothness and “elegance” of a car’s ride to ensuring safety while driving. Tires must provide good traction and be resistant to temperature changes and adverse weather and road conditions. This is especially true for domestic roads.

One of the most reliable tires are tires from the Dunlop company, the country of origin of which is Great Britain. However, tires are produced not only in the UK, but also in other countries; more information about the reasons for this phenomenon can be found in the information below.

Company history: ups and downs

The history of the company's creation goes back to 1888, and the prerequisite for the emergence of a concern that will supply tires for royal racing cars was... a bicycle.

One British veterinarian gave his son a two-wheeled horse, and the happiest son immediately went for a ride on it. And after the trip, he came to complain to his father that after the ride his whole body was “bouncing and buzzing.” This is not at all surprising, since in those days solid tires were used, which had poor shock-absorbing properties.

The father decided to improve his gift somewhat, and came up with the first one in the world. After some time, the former veterinarian patented his invention and began producing tires. Thus was born the Dunlop company, which supplied its products to almost every country in the world.

What was the success of the company? The thing is that the company’s specialists used a number of innovative developments. For example, they were the first to conduct comprehensive tests for their products.

Dunlop specialists were at the forefront of creating the first tire tube. Despite the fact that the company received a separate patent for it, the design was borrowed from soccer ball. Ironically, it was Dunlop specialists who created the world's first tubeless tire. There were other, no less innovative solutions: creating a directional tread pattern, rubber and metal studs, as well as “implanting” pieces of a metal chain into the rubber.

In the 60s of the last century, the company entered new level. Thanks to the supply of its products to Formula 1, in addition, many aircraft used English tires for their landing gear.

However, the company faced both prosperity and decline. By the mid-1980s, largely due to the ill-considered financial policies of the company's management, the company was mired in debt, and then was completely sold off in parts. Therefore, at the moment there are two “divisions” of the once single company:

• Dunlop Tires Ltd. At the moment, this part of the company is owned by the Japanese concern Sumitomo.

• Dunlop. This part is also managed by Goodyear.

It is worth noting that Dunlop initially passed into the hands of the Japanese as a single entity, and only after that the new owners put up for sale the shares of the European and North American departments. Thus, the production of Dunlop tires has become truly joint. Today, Dunlop tires are produced in Japan, the USA and many European countries.

Dunlop tire reviews

Their reviews also depend on the country of origin of Dunlop tires. German, Japanese and American Dunlop tires deserve the greatest praise. However, with the current variety of products, it is easy to run into fakes. This is evidenced by negative reviews of Taiwanese and Chinese tire options.

Based on this fact, what conclusion can be drawn? That there is some influence from Dunlop on reviews. They largely depend on what is written on the tire packaging. At the same time, one should not discount Chinese counterfeits of a well-known brand. As a rule, such tires have a number of negative reviews. In order to distinguish a fake, you need to carefully monitor the writing of the brand name on the packaging and on the tire itself, and also look at the country of origin of Dunlop tires for a particular model.

Where is Dunlop made?

The company is not limited to producing Dunlop tires. Rubber of the country of origin is also produced at the expense of own strength. This is done to save on production, in addition, unique technologies companies allow us to produce high-quality raw materials for tires.

Raw materials for rubber are supplied from Brazil; rubber from this country is a sufficiently high-quality raw material that allows us to produce rubber of the highest quality, which will ultimately become an excellent basis for the production of Dunlop tires.

Thanks to high-quality raw materials, tires are resistant to temperature changes and adverse weather conditions. Also, reviews of Dunlop tires from European manufacturing countries in particular indicate that they wear out quite slowly and can last much longer than the period specified by the manufacturer.

Dunlop SP Winter Ice 01: briefly about the model

This model is a universal winter tire. Its advantages include the presence of a directional tread pattern, as well as a special rubber compound composition. These factors allow the tire to operate in harsh road conditions such as snow and ice. In addition, these “car shoes” are ideal for use on cleared and wet road surfaces.

Thus, the Dunlop SP Winter Ice 01 tire from manufacturing countries in Europe, as well as the USA and Japan, is an ideal model for vehicle operation in winter period time. It is worth adding that the model has received a number of positive reviews from domestic motorists.

Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02: model description

The model has improved grip properties. In particular, tires whose production was focused on Russian market(Dunlop Grandtrek Ice 02 - manufacturing countries USA and Japan). The tire has an improved tread pattern, which provides almost perfect grip on the road surface. The disadvantages of the model include poor braking on snow and ice.

Dunlop Grandtrek tires, whose manufacturing countries are located in Europe, have mostly positive reviews, as they fully comply with the tasks assigned to them.

Dunlop Ice Touch tires

This line of tires has its own unique features that highlight the advantages of the entire brand. So, perhaps, the main feature of this model is the unique design of the tread pattern. Thanks to it, the tire provides ideal vehicle handling on surfaces such as dry asphalt, ice, snow, soil and wet serpentine roads.

In addition, the model boasts unique triangular studs, thanks to which the wheel fits tightly even on icy surfaces; drainage grooves covering the entire tire allow you to remove excess moisture from under the wheel and improve traction. Also, the characteristics of the wheel make it possible to slightly reduce fuel consumption, and the unique composition of the tire helps the tire remain elastic even when exposed to low temperatures.

The country of origin of Dunlop Ice Touch is, as a rule, not a specific location. Products are manufactured in many countries around the world - in Europe, the USA and Japan. At the same time, the quality of tires, regardless of the country of origin, remains quite high. This is evidenced by numerous positive reviews of Dunlop tires from manufacturing countries that were listed earlier.

Applications for Dunlop tires

During the company's heyday, the tires were even used in Formula 1 cars. Nowadays, the purpose of Dunlop tires has become more pragmatic. The tires are designed for everyday use on passenger cars and trucks in difficult road and weather conditions.

However, despite the “modest” area of ​​application, Dunlop tires are distinguished by high wear resistance, quality and elasticity.

Dunlop tire types

Tires are available in three-season variations: summer, winter and all-season. In addition, the manufacturer separates tires for passenger cars, trucks, minibuses and universal ones, designed for both minibuses and cars. In addition, Dunlop tires have differences depending on their optional accessory: for everyday driving, for extreme driving.

When choosing “shoes” for your car, you should consider all these factors. All tires are marked with appropriate markings that explain their purpose. Also, do not change summer tires to winter tires ahead of time. Tires designed for winter weather conditions at temperatures above ten degrees Celsius begin to soften, which leads to their premature wear.

To choose the right one, the country of origin should not be the deciding factor for the purchase. First you need to decide in what conditions the car will be used most often. For city roads, universal tires are suitable, but for country driving it is best to purchase tires with increased cross-country ability.

Benefits of Dunlop tires

Reviews about Dunlop tires are mostly positive. Their advantages, which have been identified by motorists, include good traction, durability, and improved handling. It is worth noting that tires with such reviews are produced in European countries, as well as in Japan and the USA.

Disadvantages of Dunlop tires

The disadvantages of tires are considered to be high noise during their operation and some rigidity, and at times such tires are not able to provide ideal grip on the road. However, the wrong tire type may have been selected. Claims for durability and quality are made only to Chinese fakes of Dunlop brand tires.

Countries where Dunlop tires are produced

Despite the fact that the Dunlop company originated in England, tires of this brand are produced in nine countries on three continents. The reason for this “diversity,” as already mentioned, is that at the end of the 1980s of the twentieth century, the company was bought by the Japanese, and later part of the company’s shares “migrated” to the USA and Europe.

At the moment, Dunlop tires are officially produced in countries such as Germany, France, England, Taiwan, China, Japan, USA, India, and South Africa. As a rule, Japanese-German-American tires are supplied to Russia, although in numerous auto parts and components stores you can find Dunlops of Chinese origin.

It is worth noting that reviews of tire quality also depend on the country of manufacture. The German, French, Japanese and American “variations” received the greatest recognition. Tires produced in China and Taiwan cause the most criticism.

Despite some differences in reviews, Dunlop tires are considered to be of quite high quality and have received recognition from both lovers of quiet driving and fans of extreme driving.

Results

Summarizing the above, it is worth adding that Dunlop tires are very popular all over the world, thanks to their fresh and innovative technologies, making tires wear-resistant and reliable. The production of high-quality tires indicates that the once successful Dunlop company is gradually regaining its leading position in the field of tire design and manufacturing.

A company experiencing its heyday with late XIX and almost until the end of the twentieth century, until recently it was in some decline. The main cause of the corporate crisis was unreasonable financial policies, which led the company to bankruptcy, and then dismemberment and sale in parts.

However, like a phoenix, Dunlop “rises from the ashes.” Largely thanks to this, unique and high-quality tires began to appear that correspond to all international standards. An indicator of the restoration of “former power” is the fact that Dunlop has its production facilities in many countries around the world.

Continental from Romania, Bridgestone from Mexico, Chinese Goodyear - tires of famous brands with unusual markings of the country of origin can cause distrust among buyers. What is this - a fake, cheaper tires with low quality? Let's figure out why well-known manufacturers produce rubber in different countries, and debunk the myth that the country of production matters.

Why are factories transferred to other countries?

Most well-known tire brands are international corporations. Their products are in demand in many countries. The growing demand for high-quality rubber leaves the manufacturer with two options: to increase production in its own country or to move it closer to the end consumer. The second option is often cheaper, because transportation costs are reduced.

Most Western European countries and the United States have fairly strict rules regarding minimum wages. But if you create a plant in China or Russia, the costs of producing branded tires will decrease significantly: workers at factories can be paid less, and the employees themselves will be quite satisfied with their level of earnings. Inexpensive work force- the main reason for the construction of tire factories in other countries.

Some facts about the geography of production

If you map the locations of the factories of the leaders in the tire market, you will get a rather interesting picture. The network of large factories covers regions where branded tires are in particular demand. Geographically it looks like this:

Bridgestone's factories are located in the East (Japan, Thailand, Indonesia), some are located closer to Europe (in France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Turkey), and the rest are located overseas - in Brazil and Mexico;

Pirelli deployed a network in Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Romania, Russia, Egypt, Turkey, the United States and China;

the Michelin Corporation has built enterprises in 14 countries (France, Germany, Spain, England, Italy, Russia, Poland, Hungary, the United States, Canada, the East is represented by Japan, China, Thailand and Indonesia);

Goodyear, in addition to European Slovenia, Poland, Turkey, Germany and France, opened production in South Africa, Thailand, China and the United States.

The list of factories is not a secret - it can be easily found on the official websites of tire manufacturers, and the opening of each new enterprise is widely covered in the press. If you look through the list of Continental factories, the inscription “Made in Greece” on the tire will not raise suspicions. You should be wary only if a country in which the company does not have a representative office is indicated as a manufacturing country, but this does not happen. Why? Manufacturers of counterfeits would rather indicate the name of the country in which the head office is located, so as not to arouse suspicion. But the best brands take their reputation so seriously that they nip in the bud attempts to release counterfeit batches of tires.

Is there a difference in quality between different factories?

Tire manufacturers unanimously claim that the country of production does not matter. If you buy Goodyear brand tires, they will be the same quality no matter where they come off the line. But what about the quality in reality? It's hard to believe that Russian enterprise may produce the same good tires as in America or France, but that's how it is.

The tire design, rubber formulas, and equipment are the same at all factories. And compliance with the technology is strictly monitored: if there is the slightest violation, the batch is not released onto the market. Control standards at enterprises are strictly observed, and every employee knows that he will lose his job if they are violated.

Independent experts have tested tires more than once famous brands. But as a result of the inspection, it was discovered that the difference in quality between the products of the head enterprise and its branches fits into a modest 1-1.8%. This is such a small value that you can ignore the country of production.

Believe it or not, in some cases, affiliated tires may be even better. This applies to the so-called regional models, produced taking into account the climate of a particular country. Therefore, you should not be afraid of counterfeits when purchasing branded products, especially if you purchase them from a reliable seller. American, Asian and European tires will last equally long.

Car tires are an integral part of a car. And its quality in manufacturing is very important not only for the driver of the car, but also for its manufacturer, because the reputation of the production itself depends on it. It is worth noting that today there are at least three types of car tires. These are summer, winter tires and, of course, the demi-season. They are all used for the same transport, but have slightly different and appearance and to some extent even somewhat different technological process.

The most famous manufacturers

Today, the most famous tire manufacturers in the world are considered to be such manufacturers as Michelin (which also includes the brands Kleber, BFGoodrich), Bridgestone (which also includes the brands Lassa, Firestone, Winterforce, Fuzion) and the Finnish Nokian. It is also worth noting GoodYear, Continental, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Cooper, Kumho, Toyo and many others.

Raw materials for production

Today, the number of tire manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, is simply amazing, and sometimes the end buyer is somewhat confused in choosing the right shoes for his warhorse. But still, if you look at the tire production process, you can see that no matter what manufacturer produces these tires for us, the same material is used to produce them. And this is rubber. For its production, in most cases, natural or synthetic rubber, as well as autocord, are used.

It is worth noting that when producing tires, it is imperative to use only high-quality rubber, since the stability of the car in a wide variety of weather conditions, the quality of adhesion of the tires to the road surface, regardless of its condition, and much more will depend on the quality of the rubber for the tires.

Tire production technology

The direct production of tires begins with the production of a special rubber mixture, which will subsequently be used to make tires for cars. The composition of this rubber mixture, depending on its production technology, can include up to a dozen different chemicals. In addition, some other components, in particular various dyes and much more, can also be added to the rubber mixture, which is produced specifically for car tires. In some cases, these components arrive at production ready for use. It is this rubber mixture that will be used for the manufacture of various blanks. But before making blanks, it goes through a special technology of mixing the component parts, after which it is cooled and cut into special sheets, which will subsequently turn into a wide variety of parts of car tires. The blanks, which are formed from the rubber mixture, are the most diverse parts of the future tire - these are its side parts, treads and much more. It is worth noting that those parts that the tires will subsequently come into contact with the road are made last using the vulcanization method. Moreover, it is this process that allows us to obtain exactly that unique tread pattern that we very often see on car wheels. Special attention deserve the manufacture of winter tires, since it is during this period that the most unforeseen situations on the roads happen. Also, during the production of blanks, the standard size of the future tire must be taken into account; this is due to the fact that different car manufacturers have different tire sizes.

After a wide variety of tire parts have been made from the rubber mixture, it is sent to a machine where the tire for the car is directly assembled. It is worth noting that the entire tire manufacturing process is automated, and human participation is limited to monitoring the correct operation of those installations that are involved in production.

Video about how tires are made at the Michelin plant:

A very important process in the manufacture of tires for cars is the process of monitoring the quality of manufactured products. If during such inspection even the most insignificant defects of a particular tire were discovered, it must be returned for recycling and in no case can it end up in waste. retail chains shops for car enthusiasts. It must be said that during this check of car tires, not only visual inspection, but also some other methods are used for control. In particular, in some cases, x-rays can be used. In addition, there are special machines that carry out all the necessary tests that allow us to determine how well a particular type of tire meets quality standards.

Yaroslavsky tire factory- one of the oldest tire enterprises in Russia. We will look at how modern car tires Cordiant.

The world's first rubber tire was made by Robert William Thomson in 1846, but his invention was not developed further. mass production. The idea of ​​a pneumatic tire appeared again only in 1887, when Scotsman John Dunlop came up with the idea of ​​putting wide hoops made from a garden hose on the wheel of his 10-year-old son’s tricycle and inflating them with air. And already in 1890, the young engineer Chald Kingston Welch proposed separating the tube from the tire, inserting wire rings into the edges of the tire and placing it on the rim, which subsequently received a recess towards the center. At the same time, the Englishman Bartlett and the Frenchman Didier invented completely acceptable methods for mounting and dismantling tires. All this determined the possibility of using a pneumatic tire on a car.

1. The main materials for the production of tires are rubber, which is made from natural and synthetic rubbers, and cord. Cord fabric can be made from metal threads (metal cord), polymer and textile threads. The tire consists of a carcass, belt layers, tread, bead and side part.

2. In the photo you see the future cord.

3. Unvulcanized rubber is very sticky, so it is wound into bobbins with a pad made of a special material, which then makes it easy to unwind.

4. The blanks in such reels are sent to the warehouse. Tables with numbers are the dimensions of the cord width.

5. Tread production begins here. The rubber strip is fed into a machine, where it is converted into a future tread using extrusion.

6. For a quick visual assessment of the tire size, color markings are applied to the tread.

7. The bead allows the tire to fit tightly onto the wheel rim. The bead rings and the inner layer of viscous airtight (for tubeless tires) rubber are designed for this purpose.

8. The wire from these reels goes to the machine, where it is covered with rubber.

9. On this machine, rubber-coated wire is twisted to the required diameter and cut into circles.

10. The result is these bead rings, which are the basis for the production of the entire bead.

11. The board is assembled here. Below you will find a video of this process.

12. The most interesting stage is assembling the tire. This machine receives all the necessary workpieces.

13. A machine from the “Hail to Robots!” class. The assembler only hangs the side rings.

15. After the tire is assembled, it is sent further along the conveyor...

16. ... where control awaits her - weight check and visual inspection for defects.

17. After this, the workpiece is sent to the most interesting workshop, where vulcanization takes place. But first, let's look at the process of preparing molds.

18. The mold itself consists of several segments that form the tread pattern, inscriptions and all the lines on the sidewalls. And most importantly - mustaches on new tires!

19. It turns out that the antennae are channels for air removal during vulcanization. And when used, they clog first. After this, the mold must be cleaned.

20. Hot process - hot shop!

21. The vulcanization process takes place on these machines.

22. The tire blank is fed inside. The outside is compressed by a mold, and the bubble is inflated inside so that the tire does not collapse into itself. In this case, hot steam is supplied under high pressure.

23. The tire is installed in place, and now the mold will lower from above.

24. This is a non-working machine, but the same inflating bubbles are visible here.

25. It’s very hot here, and there’s some special haze.

26. If you look inside the vulcanization machine, you can see industrial beauty in its original form.

29. After vulcanization, the finished tire undergoes inspection again. At this place, special workers carry out a visual inspection.

32. The plant is constantly in the process of manufacturing new compounds, compounds and tread patterns for new tires. All this is tested on special machines.

33. Disassembled testing machine. The flywheel is rotated by an electric motor, and the tire rotates from it.

34. New machine, which allows you to test six tires simultaneously in different weather conditions.

35. In this hangar, aircraft tires are tested for takeoffs and landings.

36. The next take-off test cycle.

37. But you can’t just look at the production of aircraft tires - this requires permission from the FSB and other bureaucratic hassles.

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There are many tire manufacturers in the world. In addition to huge tire concerns that have a history of more than 100 years and produce tires under several brands at once, automobile tires are also produced by many small companies, often purchasing technologies and equipment externally.

It is not easy for an ordinary buyer to figure out who is who. The website “First in Tires” collected information about the most famous ones in Russia and distributed it among the home countries of the brands.

From this article you will learn:

European manufacturers

Continental (Germany)

Accurate name " ". One of the oldest and largest tire concerns in the world. Founded in 1871, headquartered in Hannover. It has several subsidiary brands, thanks to which it occupies a leading position in the number of tires sold around the world. It also produces automotive components. Website: http://www.conti-online.com

Subsidiary brands:

• Barum (Czech Republic). Founded in 1924 in the city of Zlin and initially engaged in the production of shoes. Owned by Continental since 1995. Website: https://www.barum-tyres.com
• Matador (Slovakia). Founded in 1905 in the city of Pukhov, since 2007 it has been owned by Continental. Website: matador.sk
• Gislaved (Sweden). Founded in 1883 in the Swedish city of the same name (Yslaved). since 1992 owned by Continental, headquarters Website: http://www.gislaved.de
• Uniroyal (America). Founded in 1892 in Akron, Ohio. Owned by Continental since 1979. Website: http://www.uniroyal.com

Michelin (France)

Another one of the largest and oldest tire concerns in the world. Founded in 1889, headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand. has several subsidiary brands and a leading position in the number of tires sold worldwide. Website: http://www.michelin.com

Subsidiary brands:

• BF Goodrich (America). Founded in 1870 in Akron, Ohio. Owned by Michelin since 1988. Website: http://bfgoodrich.com/
• Kleber (France). Founded in 1910, it has been producing car tires since 1945. Owned by Michelin since 1995. Website: http://www.kleber.fr/
• Tigar (Serbia). Founded in 1935 in the City of Pirot. Owned by Michelin since 2007. Website: tigar.com

Pirelli (Italy)

One of the oldest tire concerns, was founded in 1872. Headquarters in Milan. Like all old concerns, Pirelli has several subsidiary brands and very large volumes of tires sold around the world. It is also engaged in the production of cable products. Website: http://www.pirelli.com

Subsidiary brands:

Formula (Italy). Founded in 2012 by Pirelli itself. Website: http://www.formula-tyres.com

Nokian (Finland)

By European standards, this is a very young tire concern, founded in 1988, but has already managed to gain quite serious popularity. Headquarters in Nokia. It produces tires under several brands, most of the products are supplied to Russia. Website: https://www.nokiantires.com/

Subsidiary brands:

Nordman. Finnish company positions products under the Nordman brand in the “economy” segment and often sells previously successful models of the main Nokian brand under this brand. Website: http://www.nordmantyres.com

American manufacturers

GoodYear

One of the largest tire concerns in the world and the owner of one of the most popular brands in history. The brand gained such fame thanks to non-standard advertising campaigns, such as the production and launch of airships, as well as the exclusive production of tires for lunar rovers in the American Apollo expeditions. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

Subsidiary brands:

• Dunlop (Britain). The brand belongs to two large concerns - the American GoodYear and the Japanese Bridgestone. Founded in 1888 in the city of Dublin. Since 1999, part of the rights to the brand belongs to GoodYear. Website: http://www.dunlop.eu
• Sava (Slovenia). Founded in 1931 in the city of Kranj. Owned by GoodYear since 1998. Website: sava-tires.com
• Fulda (Germany). Founded in the city of the same name in 1900, since 1969 it has belonged to the GoodYear concern. Website: http://www.fulda.com

Cooper

Famous American tire brand. Founded in 1914 in Findlay, Ohio. The brand's products are positioned as inexpensive tires with a long service life. Website:

Subsidiary brands:

Mickey Thompson (America). Founded in 1963 by famous racer Mickey Thompson. Since 2003, it has belonged to the Cooper concern.

Japanese manufacturers

Bridgestone

One of the largest tire concerns in the world, with one of the most expensive brands in history. Founded in 1931, it produces not only tires, but also various rubber products. Has several subsidiary brands. Headquarters in Tokyo. Website: http://www.bridgestone.co.jp/

Subsidiary brands:

• Dunlop (Britain). The brand belongs to two large concerns - the American GoodYear and the Japanese Bridgestone. Founded in 1888 in the city of Dublin. Since 1985, it has been owned by Bridgestone; since 1999, part of the rights to the brand belongs to GoodYear. Website: http://www.dunlop.eu
• Firestone (America). Founded in 1900 in Nashville, Tennessee. Owned by Bridgestone since 1988. Website: http://firestone.com

Yokohama

The exact name is Yokohama Rubber Company. A large tire concern, founded in 1930 in the city of Yokohama by the Japanese corporation for the production of cable products Yokohama Cable Manufacturing Co. Ltd. And the American BF Goodrich. Headquarters in Tokyo. Website: http://www.y-yokohama.com/

Toyo

The exact name is Toyo Tire & Rubber. Large tire concern, founded in 1943. The brand's products are very famous among auto racing and various automobile competitions. Headquarters in Osaka. Website: http://www.toyo-rubber.co.jp

Korean manufacturers

Hankook

The exact name is Hankook Tire, founded in 1941. One of the two largest tire concerns in South Korea, produces tires for any Vehicle, including various special equipment and aircraft. Headquarters in Seoul. Founded in 1941, Website: http://www.hankooktire.com

Kumho

The exact name is Kumho Tire, founded in 1960. The second largest tire concern in South Korea also produces tires for any vehicle. Headquarters in Seoul. Website: kumhotire.com

Nexen

A large tire concern, founded in 1942, produced tires for the Korean domestic market. In 1991, he entered into an agreement with the Japanese Bridgestone, after which he modernized his facilities and began producing products for export. Website: http://www.nexentire.com

Chinese manufacturers

Triangle

The exact name is Triangle Group, founded in 1976. Manufactures products using European equipment using GoodYear technologies. The American company GoodYear also produces its products for the European market at Triangle factories. Website: http://triangletire.com/

Goodride. Along with the WestLake and ChaoYang brands, it belongs to the Chinese corporation Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber, founded in 1958. One of the largest tire manufacturers in China. Website: http://goodridetire.com/

Linglong

The exact name is Shandong Linglong Tire Co. Large private company, one of the top 500 enterprises in China, founded in 1975. Produces tires for any vehicles. Website: http://linglong.cn/

Sunny

A large Chinese tire manufacturer, founded in 1988, today it has become state enterprise, specializing in the production of economy class tires. Website: http://www.sunnytire.com/

Firenza

The exact name Sumo Firenza, together with the SumoTire brand, belongs to the Sumo company. One of the youngest but most promising Chinese companies, founded in 2007. The company's management chose a combination of low prices, modern technologies and High Quality. Website: http://www.sumotire.com/

Russian manufacturers

Kama

The brand belongs to the largest tire manufacturer in Russia, PJSC Nizhnekamskshina (Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant). Founded in 1973 in the city of Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan). Website: td-kama.com

Viatti

The brand belongs to the largest tire manufacturer in Russia, PJSC Nizhnekamskshina (Nizhnekamsk Tire Plant). Founded in 1973 in the city of Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan). Website: http://www.viatti.ru/

Cordiant

The brand belongs to SIBUR - Russian Tires LLC, together with the company’s second brand - Tyrex. The company was founded in 2002. Since 2011, it has been part of an alliance with the Slovak tire manufacturer Matador. Website: cordiant.ru

Amtel

The Russian company was founded in 1987 by Indian-born entrepreneur Sudhir Gupta and has been producing tires since 1999. Currently enters into an alliance with the Dutch tire manufacturer Vredestein. Website: http://amtelvredestein.ru

Manufacturers CIS

Belshina

The largest tire production enterprise in Belarus, founded in 1963 in the city of Bobruisk. It has many representative offices around the world and is the official supplier of tires for Caterpillar mining dump trucks. Website: http://www.belshinajsc.by

Rosava

The largest tire production enterprise in Ukraine, founded in 1998 in the city of Bila Tserkva. Produces many tire sizes for various transport, including cargo and special transport. Website: http://rosava.com

Brands and factories

However, it is necessary to understand that tires are not necessarily produced in the brand’s home country. Thanks to globalization, tire production has long been scattered around the world. Moreover, tires of different brands are often produced at the same plant.