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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Explore our capabilities:
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EURL Saterex
Black Donuts supported the development of tire products and production capabilities for the company’s greenfield tire-manufacturing project in Algeria.
Why choose us?
newest technology
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.
mastering of all conditions
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.
Greener tires
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.
Fast track to market
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.
More profitability
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.
Smarter compounds
We know the best compounds for different conditions and target performances. Enjoy the benefits of the most advanced materials in a cost-effective way.
Market insight
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.
One-stop service
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.
Onsite intelligence & support
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.
Trusted experience. Confidential by design.
Most Black Donuts projects are delivered under non-disclosure agreements. We protect our customers’ product strategies, technical specifications, development data and production plans.
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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