On March 12, 2025, the Singapore Tire Expo (Tyre Expo Asia 2025) kicked off grandly at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. As the largest and most influential tyre industry event in Southeast Asia, this year’s expo attracted 500 exhibitors and over 6,000 professional buyers from more than 30 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Europe, making it a key barometer for the global tire industry trends.
I. Tyre Expo Asia 2025 Overview
During the exhibition, major Chinese tire companies gathered together to demonstrate the vitality and prospects of the tire industry with technological innovation, green concepts and precise market positioning.
At this exhibition, tire manufacturers launched corresponding products specifically for the characteristics of Southeast Asia, such as high temperature, heavy rain, and complex road conditions. For example, Taikaiying launched five high-performance tire products, covering core areas such as mining, construction, and transportation, to fully meet the market’s upgrading needs; Forlander Tire launched a number of high-performance truck tires, which are deeply favored by local customers for their excellent wear resistance, anti-slip and load-bearing capacity.
II. Recommended Exhibitors and Products
2.1 BOTO TIRE
Singapore Tire Expo Booth: L25
Highlights: Focus on mid-to-high-end products, with technological innovation earning international recognition.
Recommended Products:
All-steel radial tyres (suitable for long-distance, high-speed transport)
Energy-saving green tyres (low rolling resistance, ideal for Southeast Asian logistics fleets)
2.2 OPALS Tire (Fangxing Rubber Tire)
- Singapore Tire Expo Booth: N15
Highlights: Customized products for the Southeast Asian market.
Recommended Products:
Heat-resistant, anti-hydroplaning truck tyres (adapted to rainy climates)
Mining-specific tyres (reinforced structure for rugged terrain)
2.3 FARROAD TYRE
- Singapore Tire Expo Booth: A10
Highlights: A full range of new products stole the spotlight, with green technology drawing attention.
Recommended Products:
E-CONTROLLER (tyres for electric vehicles)
FRD888 (high-performance passenger car tyres, focusing on quietness and comfort)
MUD WARRIOR (off-road tyres for muddy terrains in Southeast Asia)
2.4 DALUN TYRES
Singapore Tire Expo Booth: S25
Highlights: “Innovation Without Limits, Performance First” – showcasing the strength of Chinese manufacturing.
Recommended Products:
TBR series (ultra-wear-resistant truck and bus tyres)
New PCR tyres (passenger car tyres balancing comfort and handling)
2.5 FORLANDER TIRE
Singapore Tire Expo Booth: M49
- Highlights: TBR tyres known for high load capacity and puncture resistance.
Recommended Products:
- 295/80R22.5 FR101 (ideal for long-haul transport)
- 11R22.5 & 295/80R22.5 FR969 (fuel-efficient truck tyres)
Forlander S Multi FR969
- Safety Design: The tire crown features a ribbon steel wire infinite belt layer for improved safety during driving.
- Enhanced Tread Performance: A new reinforcing material in the tread improves wear performance and reduces rolling resistance.
- Long-Haul Suitability: The FR969 295/80R 22.5 truck steer tire is ideal for long haul truck tire with excellent retreadability.
Forlander FR101
- Low Heat Generation: Enhances safety during operation.
- Anti-Eccentric Wear: Extends the tire’s service life.
- Improved Handling: Offers better control for safer driving.
- Enclosed Tire Shoulder Design: Provides excellent steering performance.
- Improved Tread Resilience: The tread incorporates advanced reinforcing materials that boost wear performance and minimize rolling resistance.
- Fuel Efficiency: This design effectively reduces tire dissolution resistance, leading to better fuel savings.
- Versatile Application: The FR969 11.00R20 tire is suitable for various heavy-duty applications, making it ideal for trucks and other commercial vehicles.
III. Why is the Southeast Asian market so important?
First, Asia also occupies a pivotal position in the field of tire production. It is the world’s largest tire production area, and East Asia has become an important support for global tire demand with its huge consumer market. Singapore, an international city, has become the largest springboard for Asian tires to face the global market.
Secondly, the rapid economic growth in Southeast Asia in recent years has continuously stimulated the rise in tire demand, especially the significant growth in demand for truck tires. The improvement of the highway network and the prevalence of heavy-load transportation have prompted the market to put forward higher requirements for tire performance.
At present, many Chinese and other foreign tires have been deeply involved in the Southeast Asian market for many years and have established a stable delivery system, including key markets such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
IV. Conclusion
The 2025 Singapore Asia Tire Exhibition has become a grand event for the tire industry, which not only showcases the latest products and technologies of major manufacturers, but also provides a broad vision for the future development of the industry. With the continuous expansion of the international market, Chinese tire manufacturers have shown strong competitiveness on the global stage, and the future market potential is still exciting.