Who Made Bridgestone Tires: The Founder, Global Presence, Best Products

Ishibashi Shōjirō (石橋正二郎) made Bridgestone Tires by founding the company in 1931 in the Japanese city of Kurume (in the Fukuoka prefecture). Bridgestone manufactures tires for all kinds of vehicles, including sports cars, SUVs, and trucks. The name of the company comes as a translation of the founder’s family name – Ishibashi. It means “stone […]

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Who Made Kumho Tires: Company History and US Presence

Kumho tires are manufactured by the company Kumho Tire – a subsidiary of the Kumho Asiana Groups. It was founded by Park In-chon (Incheon), in 1960, as Samyang Tire (and changed their name in 1996). Nowadays, the chairman of the company is Park In-chon’s third son – Park Sam-koo (Samgu).

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Tires Made in USA: American and Foreign Brands

If you are looking to buy tires made in USA, you should know that most foreign global tire manufacturers already have plants in America. In fact, there are only two genuine American brands: Goodyear and Cooper. The largest foreign tire companies with plants in the US include Michelin, Pirelli, Continental, Bridgestone, and Yokohama. However, to make […]

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