Linglong Tire

If you’ve driven a new energy vehicle in China or spotted a heavy truck rolling through Europe, there’s a solid chance Linglong Tire is underneath. Founded in 1975 as a small tire-repair shop in Zhaoyuan, Shandong, the company has grown into one of the world’s top 10 tire makers and China’s top 5. Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 2016, Linglong now generates around $3.4 billion in annual revenue (TTM as of late 2025) while employing nearly 20,000 people globally.

The company runs seven production bases today — five in China (Zhaoyuan, Dezhou, Liuzhou, Jingmen, Changchun) plus plants in Thailand and Serbia — and is aggressively pushing its “7+5” global strategy. Construction just started on a major new JV factory in Brazil (70% Linglong-owned) that will add 14.7 million tires a year by 2032.

Linglong makes a full range: high-performance PCR (passenger car), LTR (light truck), TBR (truck & bus), OTR (off-the-road giants like the record-breaking 59/80R63 for mining), and agricultural tires. Popular sizes span everyday passenger radials (think 205/55R16) to heavy-duty truck favorites and massive OTR specs. You’ll see them under brands like Linglong, Leao, Green Max, Atlas, Infinity, Crosswind, and Evoluxx.

What sets Linglong apart? It’s the world’s #1 OE supplier for new-energy vehicles and China’s top passenger-car tire seller, with over 300 million tires already fitted to vehicles from VW, BMW, BYD, Geely, and more across 173 countries. Its USP is smart, sustainable innovation — from fuel-efficient designs to 79% sustainable concept tires — all while staying relentlessly focused on performance and value. Next time your car grips the road a little better, Linglong might just be the reason.