Conti has expanded its Gravity mountain bike tire range with 13 new tire combinations, giving riders more flexibility when specifying their setup for aggressive trail riding, enduro racing and downhill.

The latest additions extend Continental’s Gravity portfolio with new size, casing and compound combinations across the Argotal, Kryptotal Front, Kryptotal Rear and Xynotal models. Riders can now choose from additional Trail Soft and Enduro SuperSoft options across 29in and 27.5in platforms, while Continental’s mixed-conditions tread performance continues to be available for smaller 20, 24 and 26in wheel sizes.

The Enduro casing paired with the SuperSoft compound delivers Continental’s highest levels of grip and control, while the Trail casing combined with the Soft compound provides a balanced solution for aggressive trail riding.

Continue reading Continental expands Gravity MTB range at Tire Technology International.

Ahead of the 38th America’s Cup, Pirelli is expanding its brand presence on Luna Rossa’s boats. The company’s logo, which is already featured on the mainsail, will also appear on the foils and rudder of the AC40 and AC75 boats.

The foils and rudder of the AC75 were also developed with Pirelli’s technological contribution, using innovative materials designed to enhance the Italian boat’s performance.

The foils generate the lift needed to raise the hull above the water, enabling the vessel to reach the high speeds characteristic of this type of boat.

Pirelli has brought its expertise to bear on the hydrodynamic performance of the boat’s appendages, helping to optimize their behavior.

Continue reading Pirelli to increase presence on Luna Rossa boats ahead of America’s Cup at Tire Technology International.

Linglong Tire has joined the Global Data Service Organisation for Tyres and Automotive Components (GDSO) as the 14th member – and the first Chinese tire manufacturer with full membership.

The GDSO was initiated by Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli in January 2022 as an international, non-profit association with the aim of exchanging tire-related data and standardizing and networking digital exchange worldwide.

“By joining the GDSO as a full member and providing reliable data, we want to be the first Chinese tire manufacturer to make a positive contribution to the further development of the tire industry and set new standards for the efficient processing of tire data in the digital age,” said Moh Wahi, head of truck and bus tire development, Linglong Europe.

Continue reading GDSO announces Linglong is first Chinese tire maker to become full member at Tire Technology International.

Apollo Tyres has launched a new truck-bus radial tire, Endutrax MD HD, for mixed-service applications, designed for rigid tippers operating across highways and challenging off-road terrains in India.

In mixed-service applications, where vehicles typically spend around 70% of their time on-road and 30% off-road, tires are subjected to heavy loads, rough terrain and abrasive surfaces. The Endutrax MD HD has been developed to withstand these conditions while helping fleets maximize productivity and reduce downtime.

“Fleet operators need tires that can perform consistently under demanding conditions while keeping vehicles on the road,” said Rajesh Dahiya, vice president and business head, Apollo Tyres.

Continue reading Apollo launches truck-bus radial tire for mixed-service applications at Tire Technology International.

Apollo Tyres has launched the Vredestein Superpasso Pro Cotton, an all-new road bicycle tire developed for elite-level road racing and competitive time trials. Positioned as the new flagship of Vredestein’s road bicycle tire range, it will be available in tubeless-ready and tube-type models in 28mm and 30mm sizes from August.

The Superpasso Pro Cotton features a premium-grade, high-density 320 TPI cotton casing, lightweight construction and advanced tread compound. These are designed to support rapid acceleration, handling and predictable cornering control. The casing also contributes to ride comfort and feedback from the road.

The tire incorporates Apollo’s TriComp technology, which uses multiple rubber compounds across the tread and shoulders.

Continue reading New flagship Vredestein road bicycle tire launched across Europe at Tire Technology International.

An agreement has been signed by Pirelli and the Abet Group for the joint development of technologies aimed at the creation of remote-controlled electric ground vehicles for rescues on land and in particularly rugged and extreme environments.

Pirelli will contribute expertise and technologies developed for its Cyber Tyre, as well as the use of optical sensors, which will enable the transmission of information to the vehicle in real time – enabling maximum grip in different environmental conditions and optimizing the remote control of the vehicle.

The collaboration also calls for the development of a dedicated tire for the vehicle based on Pirelli’s proprietary RunForward technologies.

Continue reading Pirelli and Abet Group to develop RC ground rescue vehicle technology and tire at Tire Technology International.

Geolandar M/T G003 mud-terrain tires for SUVs and pickups will be supplied to 12 teams entering 20 vehicles in the 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), Asia’s largest cross-country rally, which will take place from August 10-15. Yokohama is supporting several leading teams, including last year’s overall champion, Team Mitsubishi Ralliart. This year, Team Mitsubishi Ralliart is aiming for a second straight victory on Geolandar tires, and is entering three Tritons, Mitsubishi’s one-ton pickup trucks.

In addition, Yokohama will supply its Geolandar tires for the Toyota Fortuner, a frame-type SUV being entered by Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia. Other leading teams using Yokohama tires include Geolandar Fortuner Takuma-gp, the Isuzu Suphan Trane Titanium Yokohama Nexzter Rally Team, and Cusco Racing.

Continue reading Yokohama to supply Geolandar tires to 12 teams in Asia Cross Country Rally at Tire Technology International.

Nexen Tire has announced a series of leadership appointments across its European organization. Dr Guido Hüffer has been appointed as managing director of Nexen Tire Germany, bringing more than 18 years of leadership experience within the tire industry, where he held a variety of national and international management positions. His new role will focus on driving the expansion of Nexen Tire across the DACH region, strategically developing the business across customer channels, and supporting the company’s long-term growth.

In Germany, Jeffrey Kim will continue as vice president of Europe sales Central & East. He will continue to oversee the company’s sales strategy and business development across Central and Eastern Europe.

Continue reading European leadership appointments at Nexen Tire at Tire Technology International.

Technical collaboration between the R&D teams at Pirelli and Porsche has resulted in another milestone for the partners, with the development of tires for the first all-electric Cayenne.

Pirelli has developed six tailor-made tire fitments through an entirely virtual design process, each engineered to match the vehicle’s different characteristics across varying seasonal conditions. These include the fifth-generation P Zero and the P Zero R for the high-performance Cayenne Turbo. The range also includes two winter tire options and one all-season tire. All are equipped with Pirelli’s Elect technology, specifically developed for electric mobility.

Pirelli adopted a fully virtual development approach, with every aspect of the new tire fitment tested before physical prototypes were produced, optimizing development times compared with traditional processes.

Continue reading Pirelli develops tires for first all-electric Cayenne at Tire Technology International.

Dealer and farmer insight was integral to the design of Titan’s new ITP CrossTrax tire, which has been engineered to improve UTV performance in demanding farm applications.

In early 2025, dealers shared recurring concerns around durability and downtime during Titan’s University Summit. Farmers reinforced those challenges during farm show conversations, emphasizing the need for a UTV tire designed specifically for farm use rather than recreational riding.

“Hearing this input directly from dealers and farmers was really eye opening,” said Todd Hinson, powersports product manager for the Titan Specialty Division. “CrossTrax is the result of taking those conversations seriously and acting on them.

Continue reading Titan launches ITP CrossTrax line at Tire Technology International.