Who Makes the Most Tyres in the World?

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Ever wondered which company produces the most tyres in the world? In this guide, we reveal the global tyre leader — Michelin — and explore what makes it stand out from competitors like Bridgestone, Continental, and Goodyear. Learn how these top tyre brands shape the industry through quality, performance, and innovation.

Customers, drivers, and vehicle owners who have already browsed our website will know that there are tons of tyre brands out there, all promising different benefits and features. 

But of all the brands and manufacturers on the market, which is the most prolific and the most successful in terms of car sales? 

The #1 Tyre Brand is…

Michelin.

A French manufacturer, Michelin was founded in 1889 and owns several smaller independent brands including Michelin, Riken, SASCAR, Uniroyal-Goodrich Tyre Company and Kleber Tyres.

Crucially, it covers all corners of the market with tyres geared towards performance, safety, racing, innovation, sustainability, and so much more. It offers tyres to driver who are facing and dealing with all manner of terrains and surrounding environments, and stocks tyres for standard passenger vehicles, farm machinery and vehicles, aircrafts, motor racing cars, buses, large HGVs, and even space shuttles.

Suffice to say, its market dominance is unmatched and makes Michelin a unrivalled leader.

And it doesn’t end there, with Michelin also upholding its prominence in the fine dining industry owing to the coveted Michelin Star scheme among other accolades.

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Other Notable Brands

Sitting underneath Michelin in second place, with regards to international success and global sales, is Bridgestone. This is then followed by Continental, Goodyear, and Sumitomo. 

All of the above are considered industry leaders and specialise in innovating the market – always staying ahead of both trends and the demand from drivers and consumers. 

You can find a broad selection of tyres from all of these manufacturers and more, at Tyres.co.uk. With a team of experts on hand to offer support in selecting the best tyres for your vehicle, and advice on how to recognise the features of different brands and tyre types, we’re one of the best suppliers in the UK for drivers.

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