How about Armstrong?
Tire Manufacturers and their sub-brands
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Thanks for the additional info! I don’t have the ability to edit the first post for some reason at the moment, so as soon as that opens back up I’ll update it.
Armstrong is produced by ZAFCO. Fun little fact; Armstrong was an American brand founded in 1912, then purchased by Pirelli in 1988. In 2012, ZAFCO acquired the brand and revived it as an independent entity. The good news is, is that the tires are produced in a state-of-the-art facility located in Bangkok, Thailand.
4wd
$50 site donor 2026
Also, Bridgestone Americas Retail Operations “cheap” tire line, SureDrive is a rebranded Kumho.
They were a popular second tier tire, I recall their mascot was a Rhinoceros and their ad line was "Rhino Tough Tires"
They have been in business since 1962 from what I was able to find out, I have only used their trailer tires but never had a problem with any of them, usually I replace them at 6-8 years, or whenever I start seeing a lot of cracks in the tread. If you want a good low price bias ply trailer tire they are one of the few companies that make them.Kenda tires are made by Kenda Rubber Industrial Company which is a Taiwanese manufacturer. They’re their own show.
Appreciate the info!
Not a fan, huh?
Just an FYI:
Every year, Tire Business, a bi-monthly publication that specializes in news of interest for the tire industry, publishes various issues that outline certain aspects of the industry. Among those is a listing of all known tire brands and who owns them. They organize it by brand name, then tie it to an owner. The above thread is organized the opposite of how Tire Business organizes it.
I suppose I could publish the list on my website, but it takes a bit of work. Remembering that it is organized differently than above, is there any interest in my doing that?
Every year, Tire Business, a bi-monthly publication that specializes in news of interest for the tire industry, publishes various issues that outline certain aspects of the industry. Among those is a listing of all known tire brands and who owns them. They organize it by brand name, then tie it to an owner. The above thread is organized the opposite of how Tire Business organizes it.
I suppose I could publish the list on my website, but it takes a bit of work. Remembering that it is organized differently than above, is there any interest in my doing that?
Suredrive/Bridgestone
If you can, that’d be great
Ok, it turned out to be easier than I thought. I've completed the page, but as usual, I am going to let it sit so I can review it to make sure I did it right!
Yes some recent Nitto models I have seen are showing made in Toyo factories both Japan and U.S.
Either Japan, USA, or Serbia. From collective research, the Serbian made ones don’t have the truest carcasses (balancing issues). All LT sizes with Toyo however are made in Japan. The USA version of a P rated tire like an AT3, will have a more pronounced sidewall design versus the Japanese counterpart.
As promised, here is the list of tire brands as published by the bi-monthly publication, Tire Business.
Barry's Tire Tech: Tire Brands at a Glance
Barry's Tire Tech: Tire Brands at a Glance
