Two new Goodyear Farm Tire-branded outdoor power equipment product lines – Goodyear Softrac Pro and Goodyear Softrac Smooth – have been introduced by Titan International. These lines were designed to work together as front and rear fitments for a variety of landscaping equipment, including commercial and residential zero-turn mowers.

These introductions follow Titan’s recent expansion of Goodyear licensing rights into additional product segments, announced last year.

“For years, turf tires have looked largely the same, and recent aggressive designs have swung too far without considering everyday functionality,” said Peter Kortes, outdoor power equipment product manager for the Titan Specialty division.

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Goodyear has introduced the Vector All-Season 4, an all-season tire developed from its existing product portfolio and based on its long-standing experience in the segment. The tire is designed to improve all-season performance, with results currently being assessed through independent testing.

The Vector All Season 4 features a redesigned high-contrast sidewall and is now available in sizes up to 23in rim diameters. It is intended to expand all-season tire availability to additional vehicle segments.

The tire is designed to deliver balanced performance across dry, wet and light snow conditions and carries the European Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification.

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The Yokohama Rubber Company has developed a proprietary tire mold design support system that uses simulations (FEM – finite element method) and the company’s AI technology.

The new system supplements the knowledge and experience of the company’s development staff and reportedly makes it easier for less-experienced staff to design new molds by providing information (such as changes in tire characteristics due to different mold design factors) obtained by conducting a large number of virtual experiments.

According to Yokohama, this system accelerates mold development while reducing costs and the reworking often required to realize a new mold design.

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Continental is supplying tires for the new Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV. The EcoContact 7 S and EcoContact 7 have been approved as original equipment in sizes ranging from 16 to 19 inches. For seasonal use, Volkswagen also recommends the WinterContact TS 870 P for winter conditions and the AllSeasonContact 2 as an all-season option.

The EcoContact 7 summer tire uses a specialized rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology to improve energy efficiency. Materials in the carcass, inner layer and sidewall are designed to reduce internal friction and lower rolling resistance. An aerodynamically optimized sidewall, including a golf ball-inspired ‘aerodimple’ pattern, helps reduce air turbulence behind the tire, which can further decrease energy use.

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Bridgestone has added the Duravis Winter Drive to its winter truck tire range. Designed for mild European winter conditions, the tire is intended to offer improved mileage, fuel efficiency and winter traction, supporting fleet operations and reducing maintenance-related downtime and costs.

It is designed to deliver 15% higher mileage than its predecessor, the RW-Drive 001, along with a 3% reduction in rolling resistance. These improvements are intended to help reduce fuel consumption and associated carbon emissions for fleet operators. The tire is also engineered to maintain snow traction throughout its service life, supporting consistent performance in winter conditions and potentially reducing the risk of downtime.

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Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has renewed its role as title sponsor and exclusive tire supplier for the Campionato Italiano Velocità (CIV) for another season. This marks its third consecutive year providing tires across all classes in the championship.

Under the agreement, Dunlop supplies the entire grid with slick and wet tires from its KR racing range, which includes both established race specifications and development tires. Around 130 riders are using Dunlop tires in the championship, with the Superbike class being the largest field at 37 riders.

At the Misano round, different classes receive specific tire allocations. In Superbike, riders can select from two front KR109 options and three rear KR108 options, including a qualifying tire.

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The Quatrac Pro UHP all-season tire evolved to meet the challenges of changing climate patterns. Rather than tweaking an existing model, Apollo Tyres’ engineers started with a blank slate and took a fresh approach tread design, materials and structure to eliminate the compromises often seen in ultra-high-performance all-season tires. The result is the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2, which is set to launch this summer.

Following a three- to four-year development project, the company created a completely redesigned tread compound and structure, producing a tire that delivers reliable performance and safety across dry, wet and winter conditions.

TTI was invited to test Apollo Tyres’ latest UHP all-season Quatrac Pro 2, and spoke with Daniele Lorenzetti, chief technology officer at Apollo Vredestein.

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Nexen Tire has been selected as the original equipment (OE) tire supplier for the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The company will supply its Roadian GTX, which was designed for SUVs and CUVs and reportedly prioritizes a balance of braking performance, snow traction, improved mileage, ride comfort and low noise.

According to Nexen, the Roadian GTX is made with a compound engineered to maintain stable performance across a wide range of temperatures and ensure reliable braking in summer and winter, with an optimized tread pattern that enhances braking on dry and snowy roads. It also has improved mileage performance, which lengthens the replacement interval, and has adopted an optimized zigzag pattern to distribute road pressure more evenly, minimizing sudden load concentrations and providing greater driving stability.

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Cooper Tires has introduced a new summer tire portfolio for the EMEA region, covering passenger car and SUV applications across ultra-high-performance (UHP), high-performance (HP) and SUV segments.

The Cooper Summer range includes 162 SKUs, spanning rim sizes from 14in to 21in, and is designed to cover around 81% of high-demand fitments in the region. The company said the portfolio is also EV-ready across all products.

The launch coincides with the rollout of Cooper’s updated global brand identity, reflecting a focus on durability and consistent on-road performance.

The new range has been developed around three key performance areas: energy efficiency, wet braking and tread wear.

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Building on the original ScootSmart, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe has reinforced its presence in the scooter segment with the introduction of ScootSmart 2, an all-season tire developed to meet the evolving demands of modern scooter riders, aimed at those who rely on their scooters for daily mobility, from city commuting to longer urban journeys.

ScootSmart 2 reportedly delivers improved wet grip, braking and handling, while maintaining the durability and versatility of the original. Dunlop’s internal testing shows a 10% reduction in wet braking distance compared with the previous iteration of the tire.

Designed for riders who use their scooters all year round, the tire’s design draws on Dunlop’s sport touring expertise, combining sophisticated motorcycle tire technologies with a design tailored specifically for scooters.

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