European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull and Hankook have agreed a multiyear original equipment (OE) tire supply partnership, running from July 2026 to June 2030. The agreement marks Hankook’s return to the European commercial-vehicle OE market and covers trailer tires including the Smart Line long-distance, Smart Flex regional and local distribution and Smart Work off-road ranges.

“The development of the European logistics market opens up new potential for close partnerships in the commercial vehicle tire segment, which is increasingly important to us from a strategic perspective,” said Jongho Park, president and COO of Hankook Tire Europe. “As an industry leader, Schmitz Cargobull has particularly high standards in terms of quality, performance, efficiency and sustainability.

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ZC Rubber has announced an original equipment (OE) collaboration with Xiaomi Auto, with its Arisun 1 Star tire selected for the latest Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 five-seat range-extender SUV.

The Arisun 1 Star in size 245/55R19 will be fitted as OE on all 19in versions of the Xiaomi SkyNomad N70 Pro and N70 Max.

As a five-seat range-extended SUV, the Xiaomi N70 places particular demands on its tires due to vehicle weight, range targets and the need for a quiet cabin. Based on ZC Rubber’s Phecda Tech System, the Arisun 1 Star was optimized across its compound, structure, tread pattern and manufacturing process.

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Pirelli has developed two dedicated tire fitments for the new Bentley Supersports: the P Zero Trofeo RS, aimed primarily at track use, and the P Zero for everyday driving. The tires have been developed to “harness the capabilities” of a car that differs significantly from previous Continental GT models, boasting rear-wheel drive for the first time in the series, a kerb weight of less than two metric tons, and a 666hp, 800Nm twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain.

Pirelli’s collaboration with Bentley on the Supersports began with what the tire maker describes as “the most demanding technical brief ever set for a road-going Continental GT”.

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Continental has received original-equipment (OE) approval for the new Volkswagen ID. Polo. The all-electric compact model will be fitted as standard with Continental’s EcoContact 7 summer tire, approved in the 17- and 18-inch sizes. Volkswagen also recommends the 18-inch versions of the AllSeasonContact 2 and the WinterContact TS 870 P.

According to the tire maker, the EcoContact 7 is an efficient summer tire designed for low rolling resistance and high mileage. A special combination of materials in the tire’s construction reduces internal friction, thereby lowering rolling resistance. This reduces the vehicle’s energy consumption and improves efficiency. Another feature is the Aerodimple structure in the tire sidewall.

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Bridgestone has unveiled its latest semi-slick track tire, the Bridgestone Potenza Race R. The tire debuted alongside the 2026 Lamborghini Revuelto SV (Super Veloce) as a bespoke variant of the track tire for the new SV supercar.

Elevating the track performance of the Bridgestone Potenza Race, the Potenza Race R combines a motorsport-inspired compound with a new aggressive pattern for extreme dry grip and handling. The high-grip tire reportedly offers fast warm-up and consistent times from the first to last lap, maximizing the Revuelto SV’s capabilities. It is fully homologated for public roads.

Bridgestone, Lamborghini’s official technical partner and exclusive tire supplier, has developed a bespoke tire line-up for the Revuelto SV.

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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.

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Beta Motorcycles has selected the latest Dunlop Geomax tires as original equipment (OE) for a range of its trial and motocross bikes, strengthening its collaboration with Dunlop Motorcycle Europe.

Dunlop Geomax TL01 will now come as standard on Beta’s Evo and Sincro trial models, replacing Dunlop’s D803GP as the OE fitment of choice. Geomax TL01, Dunlop’s ultra-sticky trial tire, features a high-adhesion compound and block design engineered to maintain the desired shape on angled surfaces.

“Geomax TL01 represents a significant step forward in performance, which is why we decided to adopt it as our original equipment trial tire,” said Donato Miglio, race team manager – trial at Beta Motorcycles.

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The Continental EcoContact 7 in size 235/50 R20 has been approved as original equipment (OE) for the front axle and size 255/45 R20 for the rear axle of the electric SUV.

R20 indicates tires designed for 20-inch rims. Both versions carry the FR marking, which indicates that they have an integrated rim-protection rib. This is a reinforced section on the tire sidewall that helps prevent damage to the wheel rim if the tire rubs against a curb. Small indentations on the tire surface, known as dimples, improve aerodynamics and help reduce energy consumption.

The EcoContact 7 is a summer tire designed for low rolling resistance, high mileage and low rolling noise.

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Hankook has been selected as an OE tire supplier for the Porsche 911 Carrera. Following around a decade as a Porsche OEM supplier, the company has developed a dedicated tire for the model with an NA2 sidewall marking. The 911 Carrera will come factory-fitted with 235/40 ZR19 front and 295/35 ZR20 rear tires designed specifically for the vehicle’s performance characteristics.

“Our goal was to deliver precise steering precision, stability at high speeds, and reliable grip under all conditions,” said Aleix Alcaraz, subjective test driver at Hankook. “Striking a balance between track performance and everyday usability made this project particularly demanding.

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Falken has engineered a custom version of its Azenis FK520 (NG0) tire for the latest Porsche Cayenne Electric.

The specially engineered OE Falken Azenis FK520 ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire bears the NG0 designation, reserved only for tires that have been developed, homologated and approved specifically to meet Porsche’s requirements. It will come factory-fit on the Cayenne Electric, with 255/55 R20 110Y XL tires on the front axle and 305/45 R20 116Y XL on the rear.

The FK520 (NG0) is available in combination with selected wheel designs offered through Porsche’s vehicle configurator.

Engineered for high performance 

The staggered tire set-up supports the characteristic chassis tuning of the Porsche Cayenne Electric and is designed to deliver a balanced combination of agility, traction and driving stability.

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