30/01/2026
China has a massive tire industry and is one of the world's largest producers of tires (both for domestic use and export). There are hundreds of tire companies, ranging from large global players to smaller budget manufacturers. Many produce under their own brand names, while others supply private labels or OEMs.
Hereโs a detailed overview of **major Chinese tire companies and their popular brands** (based on recent rankings, production volume, revenue, and global presence as of 2024โ2025). The top ones often rank among the world's largest tire makers.
# # # Top Chinese Tire Manufacturers & Brands
1. **Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (ZC Rubber)**
- Headquarters: Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- One of the largest in China (often #1 by volume).
- Popular brands: Westlake, Chaoyang, Goodride, Arisun, Trazano
- Strong in passenger car radial (PCR), truck/bus radial (TBR), and OTR tires. Exports to 160+ countries.
2. **Sailun Group (Sailun Jinyu Group)**
- Headquarters: Qingdao, Shandong
- Fast-growing with strong export focus (often top-ranked for innovation).
- Brands: Sailun, Jinyu
- Known for PCR, TBR, and industrial tires; has overseas plants (e.g., Vietnam).
3. **Linglong Tire (Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd.)**
- Headquarters: Zhaoyuan, Shandong
- Major global player with factories in Thailand and Serbia (Europe).
- Brand: Linglong
- Covers PCR, TBR; supplies OEMs and focuses on all-season/EV tires.
4. **Triangle Tyre Co., Ltd.**
- Headquarters: Weihai, Shandong
- Strong in engineering/off-road (OTR) and commercial tires.
- Brand: Triangle (also Diamondback in some markets)
- Produces ~20โ27 million units/year; exports widely.
5. **Giti Tire**
- Headquarters: Originally Indonesian roots, major operations in China
- Brands: Giti, Primewell, GT Radial (China production)
- Global reach (130+ countries); partners with major automakers.
6. **Double Coin / Double Star (Doublestar)**
- Headquarters: Qingdao/Shanghai area
- Long-established (since 1921); owns Kumho in some capacities.
- Brands: Double Coin, Doublestar
- Focus on TBR and PCR; strong domestic and export presence.
7. **Ae**us Tire**
- Headquarters: Jiaozuo, Henan
- Specializes in commercial and OTR tires.
- Brand: Ae**us
- Part of larger groups (related to Pirelli ownership in some aspects).
8. **Guizhou Tyre Co., Ltd.**
- Headquarters: Guiyang, Guizhou
- One of the oldest; strong in durable TBR and mining/OTR.
- Brands: Advance, Guizhou
- High production in heavy-duty segments.
9. **Prinx Chengshan**
- Headquarters: Shandong/Fujian
- Known for radial tires; has overseas expansions.
- Brand: Chengshan, Fortune (some markets)
- Balanced domestic/export focus.
10. **Sentury Tire / Qianxun**
- Headquarters: Shandong
- Growing fast in export markets (high overseas revenue share).
- Brands: Sentury, others
- Focus on PCR and SUV tires.
# # # Other Notable Chinese Tire Brands/Companies
These are common in budget/export markets (often seen in places like Pakistan/Karachi):
- Durun (Shandong Durun Tyre Co., Ltd. โ as you asked about earlier)
- Wanda Boto / Boto
- Roadone / Roadshine
- Kapsen / Copartner
- Haida
- Landsail / Rovelo
- Antares / Infinity
- Maxxis (Cheng Shin Rubber โ Taiwanese but major China production)
- Wanli
- Double Happiness (older brand)
# # # Quick Notes on the Industry
- **Top tiers** (ZC Rubber, Sailun, Linglong, Triangle, Giti) compete on quality, certifications (DOT, ECE), and global OEM supply โ often mid-range value.
- Many Chinese brands are budget-friendly and popular for replacements in emerging markets, but performance varies (dry grip good, wet/noise/wear can be average).
- China produces billions of tires annually; top companies have massive output (e.g., ZC Rubber 50M+ units/year).
- Rankings shift yearly based on revenue/export, but Shandong province dominates (home to many giants).