What are the three giants of the world tire industry?
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Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear are the three giants of the world tire industry. The performance and structure of tires are as follows: Tire performance: Tires are one of the important components of a car, directly in contact with the road surface, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving performance. They also ensure excellent adhesion between the wheels and the road, thereby improving the car's traction, braking, and off-road capability. Tire structure: Tires are generally composed of three parts: the outer tire, inner tube, and flap. The inner layer of the tire has a rubber layer with excellent air tightness, gradually moving towards lightweight development. The outer tire mainly consists of the carcass, tread, sidewall, and bead, with the carcass and bead forming the force-bearing structure of the car's pneumatic tire.
I've been driving trucks for long hauls for nearly 20 years, so I'm very familiar with the world's top three tire giants. Bridgestone is from Japan, starting as a small factory and now the global leader. Michelin, a French brand, is most famous for its travel guides but its tire technology is top-notch. Goodyear, an American century-old company, has the longest history. These three competed fiercely in the 80s and 90s, driving tire innovations like radial structures to enhance safety, and now they hold about 80% of the global market share. On Chinese roads, their tires are everywhere—Bridgestone has many factories in South China, Michelin focuses on high-end models and energy-saving tires, and Goodyear's off-road series is practical and reliable. I believe industry giants must have solid foundations.
