Technology tire news
Linglong develops new biomaterials
The new raw materials should help the company reduce its dependence on imported rubber and improve the performance of its tires.
Oct 13, 2020
Schwalbe and BASF develop puncture-resistant tire tubes
German bicycle tire manufacturer Schwalbe and chemical concern BASF SE have developed a new generation of bicycle tubes that they say offer "a whole new level of puncture protection."
Oct 12, 2020
OCSiAl will develop graphene materials for tires
Graphene nanotube supplier OCSiAl has opened a new research and development center in Luxembourg to develop next-generation graphene nanotube materials.
Oct 12, 2020
Marangoni tread rings withstand a distance of 800 thousand kilometers
The North American branch reported that the remanufactured RDG 200 rings were able to cover a distance of 500,347 miles prior to replacement.
Oct 10, 2020
Sumitomo tests remote tire tracking service
Sumitomo has begun testing a new service in Japan to remotely monitor tire pressure and temperature.
Oct 08, 2020
Nexen reduces tire noise with artificial intelligence
Nexen Tire has developed AI and data-driven technology to reduce tire noise.
Oct 08, 2020
Sumitomo tests remote tire monitoring system
The service will be launched in three Japanese prefectures.
Oct 07, 2020
GRI will build a new rubber compound plant
Tire manufacturer Global Rubber Industries will build a new rubber compounding plant in Sri Lanka.
Oct 02, 2020
Hankook participates in the development of a road hazard detection system
Hankook Tire is working with Korean data collection and testing company SK Planet to develop a monitoring system that identifies potential traffic risks in real time.
Oct 02, 2020
Continental develops new technology for the production of motorcycle tires
Continental AG has developed a new technology for the production of motorcycle tires without the use of mold release coatings.
Sep 23, 2020