Where are Fumax tires produced?
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Fumax tires are produced in China. Methods to identify the quality of tires: 1. Observe the tread color and gloss of the tire: From the tread pattern, generally speaking, due to the irregular processing of inferior retreaded tires, the tread grooves are relatively shallow. In terms of color, inferior retreaded tires appear bright and shiny, while genuine tires are relatively darker. Retreaded tires have a duller color and gloss. 2. Observe the joint between the tread and the sidewall: First, look at the sidewall to see if all the markings are complete. Each tire manufacturer has a tread pattern code marking; check if the tread code matches the tire pattern. Next, observe whether the joint between the tread and the carcass at the shoulder is smooth. Retreaded tires are made by attaching a self-made tread to an old carcass, so the joint between the tread and the sidewall is not as smooth and even as that of a new tire, and there are visible joint marks on the tire sidewall. 3. Observe the tire markings: Brand tires produced by regular manufacturers have raised markings indicating the tire model and performance, with the production date printed on the inner side. The wear indicators in the anti-slip grooves of the tread are clearly visible. If you can scratch these markings off with your fingernail, it must be a retreaded tire.
My car is equipped with Fumax tires, which I specifically researched when changing them last year. This brand is actually produced in Qingdao, Shandong, and is a subsidiary of Sentury Tire. The tire noise control is excellent when driving on highways, especially in summer when driving continuously for three hours without abnormal heat buildup. The Qingdao factory is quite large, using German equipment, and the rubber compound formula is reportedly optimized for domestic road conditions. During last week's maintenance, the mechanic mentioned that domestic tires now offer high cost-performance, and models like Fumax, which are exclusively supplied to e-commerce platforms, have better wet grip than some joint-venture brands produced in Southeast Asia.
While researching tire data, I discovered that Fullmace's production base is located in the Qingdao West Coast New Area, just 200 kilometers from my home. Their factory has introduced quite advanced fully automated production lines, with temperature control accuracy in the mixing workshop reaching ±0.5°C. The EV-specific tire series launched last year was developed in Qingdao, featuring a polyamide anti-puncture layer on the sidewall. My colleague who installed them on his BYD Han reported an increase of over ten kilometers in range. However, it's important to note the differences between versions, as the online-exclusive models and 4S store channel tires have slightly different carcass structures.
