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tire development

From tire design and material development to validation and industrialization

Black Donuts provides end-to-end tire development services for manufacturers introducing new tires, extending existing product ranges or improving product performance. We combine tire engineering, material and compound development, FEA simulation, prototyping, testing and industrialization within one connected development process.


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Why choose us?

With us, you get access to the latest technology, the smartest innovations and the most advanced materials. All this means best-in-class product qualities, such as superior performance, low rolling resistance and a quiet ride.

We help you beat the most demanding conditions and master all roads. Our broad expertise covers summer and winter tires, studded tires, tires for electric vehicles, TBR and OTR. Comprehensive indoor and outdoor tests ensure that your product performs as planned in real-life conditions.

We design tires with the lowest rolling resistance and the highest energy efficiency. We consider every aspect of tire lifecycle: from optimizing biomaterial use to minimizing emissions and maximizing recyclability.

Why choose the long road to master unknown areas? With us, you can take over new nichés in a blink of an eye. Or when there is an urgent need for experienced professionals – let our expertise and modern tools impress you.

How about 10 % savings in raw material costs? In our hands, the tires get lighter, and your profits get heavier. Productivity grows along with the operating efficiency.

We know the best compounds for different conditions and target performances. Enjoy the benefits of the most advanced materials in a cost-effective way.

We know different markets and their standards. Every new regulation and emerging trend is being considered. Above all, we understand your customers and their preferences – whether you are focusing on end customers or OEMs.

As a full-service technology house, we can provide you everything from tire design to raw material selection, molds and studs – as well as our production intelligence. We work hands-on with you throughout the entire process.

Knowing the tire manufacturing process and latest technologies from the inside out, we can optimize your process for achieving the desired outcome. Our specialists make sure that every detail in the production aligns with your goals.

Tire development from target setting to production readiness

Black Donuts supports complete tire-development programs as well as individual development stages. We translate product, market and performance targets into tire designs that can be validated and manufactured at industrial scale. By connecting product development with manufacturing expertise from the beginning, we help align tire performance, material selection, cost targets and production feasibility—reducing costly iterations and supporting a more efficient path to market.

Your development data remains protected

Tire-development projects often involve commercially sensitive information, including compound formulations, constructions, performance targets, manufacturing parameters and launch plans.

Black Donuts works under agreed confidentiality arrangements and controls project information throughout development, testing and industrialization.


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Frequently asked questions about tire development

What is included in Black Donuts’ tire development services?

Our services can include target setting, tire benchmarking, material and compound development, tire construction, tread-pattern design, FEA simulation, prototype development, tire testing, mold specifications, industrialization and manufacturing-process support.

Can Black Donuts develop a complete tire or product line?

Yes. We can support the development of an individual tire, a complete product line or a size-range extension—from initial targets and benchmarking through testing and production readiness.

Can you support only one stage of a tire-development project?

Yes. Black Donuts can provide specialist support for an individual stage, such as compound development, tire construction, tread design, FEA simulation, testing or industrialization.

How is FEA used in tire development?

FEA simulation is used to evaluate structural behavior and compare design alternatives before physical testing. It can support decisions related to construction, materials, geometry, footprint behavior, stiffness, durability and other tire-performance characteristics.

What is the difference between tire development and tire industrialization?

Tire development defines and validates the product. Industrialization prepares the validated product for stable, repeatable and efficient factory production. Black Donuts connects these stages so that manufacturing requirements are considered during development.

How does Black Donuts protect confidential information?

Most of our customer work is conducted under NDA. We use agreed confidentiality procedures to protect product strategies, specifications, formulations, test data, production plans and other intellectual property.