Tyres Archives – Tire Industry Research

The European Commission needs your help

David Shaw — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:56:23 +0000

Earlier this week, I was in Brussels at a meeting around the new ESPR, hosted by the European Commission. It could have gone better. It would have gone better if stakeholders in the tire industry had done more to create a good outcome. A team of consultants is seeking to develop strategies and recommendations to

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

The post The European Commission needs your help appeared first on Tire Industry Research.

Q1 results reveals more set-backs for tire majors

David Shaw — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:52:01 +0000

Today (2 June), we published the June 2026 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. We have changed the timing a bit, to ensure we get the very latest news. Previously we always published on the last working day of the month, but when that fell over the weekend, we missed

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

Threats to the European trade in tires

David Shaw — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:13:03 +0000

Today (30 April), we published the May 2026 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In this issue of our top-level analysis of the global tire industry, we report on different issues that are going to add cost to tires and one of them is existential for anyone who imports tires

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

The post Threats to the European trade in tires appeared first on Tire Industry Research.

Tire makers fail to agree on abrasion test

David Shaw — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:15:22 +0000

Intensive meetings and discussions over the last couple of weeks failed to avert a looming disaster over a test for tire abrasion. There was a hard deadline of today (Friday 13 Feb) for a tire committee within UNECE to come up with a good test for tire abrasion that can be used to compare tire

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

The post Tire makers fail to agree on abrasion test appeared first on Tire Industry Research.

EU investigates alleged dumping of PCR tires from China

David Shaw — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:41:08 +0000

A group called The Coalition Against Unfair Tyre Imports (CAUTI) has made more allegations of dumping of tires into the European market by tire makers based in China. This time, the allegations address car and light truck tires. CAUTI previously (June 2017) complained against bus and truck tires made in China. It is not clear

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

Latest rankings of tire makers based on 2024 results

David Shaw — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:53:00 +0000

Today (28 February), we published the March 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: 2024 Annual results analysis A year of emergency and crisis management Annual sales data – Initial ranking, February 2025 Michelin’s view of market development

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

Big-name tire makers lose share

David Shaw — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:07:06 +0000

On Thursday (29 February), we will published the March 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: 2023 Annual results analysis Tire industry sees mixed picture worldwide Annual sales data – Initial ranking, February 2024 Michelin’s view of market development

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

The post Big-name tire makers lose share appeared first on Tire Industry Research.

What changes will affect the global tire industry in 2024?

David Shaw — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:39:43 +0000

Earlier today (30 December), we published the January 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Global outlook for 2024 What the tire industry looks like in 2023-24 Two paths for tire makers A tale of two tire industries China’s

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

EUDR set to create chaos in tire industry

David Shaw — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:41:44 +0000

Later today (31 October), we will publish the November 2023 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: EUDR triggers uncertainty EUDR causes concern through value chain ANRPC condemns EUDR Rubber causes de-forestation More details on 6PPD ‘ban’ DTSC gives detail

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

The post EUDR set to create chaos in tire industry appeared first on Tire Industry Research.

Brexit and the tire industry

David Shaw — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:24:43 +0000

Let me first say that I don’t like discussing politics in public. I think that in general, business tries to do its best, irrespective of the interference of politicians, many of whom are only in post for a few years and cannot take a long term view. And even more of whom have little idea

This content is only available to registered users. Login/Register for free

The post Brexit and the tire industry appeared first on Tire Industry Research.