Nankang Rubber Tire Corp. so far sold out more than six million tires in Japan and continues to grow and gain Japan market share. This successful result attributed to the work and skills of Nankang's teams who better armed to adjust to Japan market developments, in particular through a product offering tailored to environmental and fuel-efficiency requirements, is holding the course of its strategic plan: improving competitiveness, leveraging product differentiation and collaborating with credible test center, such as JARI (Japan Automobile Research Institute) and Germany ADAC. In addition, Nankang donated 7,400,000 JPY for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to express their gratitude to Japanese support for their products all the time. Recently Nankang Rubber Tire launched a new asymmetric winter tire ESSN-1 for the Japan market, with superior performance in all extreme winter conditions, including curvy roads covered in ice, wet, and snow. Providing premium braking performance and maximum grip, the zigzag 3D sipe technology optimizes tread element stiffness and handling. The outside tread pattern of ESSN-1 strengthens cornering maneuverability, and the inside enhances straight-line stability with riding comfort. Patent tread compound with stiff natural kernel powder promotes ice-lodging ability to enhance traction. "Nankang ESSN-1 utilized the latest technology not only to maintain adhesion and flexibility in all severe winter conditions, but also excel in icy weather, thus providing drivers uncompromised control to the next level" marketing manager said. ESSN-1 is available in 50 sizes ranging from 13 to 18 inch fitment. SOURCE: Nankang Rubber Tire Corp For more information please contact: Caysha Mai Tel:886-2-27071000 EXT.296 e-mail: caysha@nankang.com.tw www.nankang.com.tw Image Attachments Links: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=194396