TY Cushion Tire

What TY Cushion Tire does

TY Cushion Tire is an industrial manufacturer of solid OTR tires, founded in Taiwan in 1958 (originally as Tong Yong) and now operating with US headquarters in Ontario, California. The company ceased pneumatic tire production in 1980 to focus exclusively on solid tires for off-the-road heavy equipment, and today supplies a complete solid tire line with ten tread patterns (D, DP, E, F, H, J, MH, P, S, U) and 10+ specialized proprietary rubber compounds addressing cut, leachate, heat, oil, low-rolling resistance, low-heat generation, super-soft, non-marking, static-free, and puncture-proof applications. The company's tire construction combines ultra-deep tread, rubberized anti-abrasion surfaces, rubberized elastic carcasses, reinforced nylon fabrics, and high-tension steel wire — engineered to deliver 2.5–4x tire life versus pneumatic alternatives and to eliminate blowouts and downtime in severe environments.

The business sells these solid tires into seven application verticals — mining (underground and surface), harbor/port terminal, waste management and recycling, steel mill, general industrial, construction, and food/clean-room — through a combination of OEM supply relationships (CASE, Caterpillar Japan, Komatsu Japan, Liebherr, JLG, Gehl, Atlas Copco, Hitachi Construction Machinery) and direct enterprise sales supported by a global agent and distribution network spanning five continents. Regional infrastructure includes a Taiwan mixing/manufacturing base, a Netherlands distribution center (since 2000), a Jiangsu, China subsidiary (since 2010), and a US sales entity, with an IDQ (Inquiry Data Questionnaire) form on the company website used to size customer applications and recommend compounds. Named end customers include Shanghai, Yangshan, and Ningbo Ports in China, Kress pot carriers, CASIC underground mining equipment, Caterpillar and Komatsu loaders, and South African steel mills.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales of solid tires (B2B direct and OEM channels); pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be quote-based on size, compound, and pattern. Distribution combines direct field sales from US/Taiwan/China entities, regional distribution centers in Europe and China, agent/distributor networks in non-direct markets, and OEM-embedded supply into tier-1 heavy-equipment manufacturers. The company also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, trademarks in Australia and Japan, and self-certifies industry milestones including the world's largest solid tire (original 45/45-63 U1A in 2008, updated 45/60-51 U in February 2024).

Name

TY Cushion Tire

Legal name

TY Cushion Tire LLC Co., Ltd.

Website

https://tycushiontire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TY Cushion Tire, founded in 1958 in Taiwan and headquartered in Ontario, CA, manufactures solid OTR tires for mining, port terminal, steel mill, waste management, construction, industrial, and food-industry applications. It supplies 10+ proprietary compounds and 10 tread patterns via OEM agreements with Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and others across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Solid Tires (OTR)

NAICS

Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) (326211), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291)

SIC

Tires & Inner Tubes (3011)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-the-Road (OTR) & Heavy Equipment Tires Manufacturing (IMANAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial/Solid & Specialty Tires (Forklift, Skid-Steer) Manufacturing (IMANAKAI)

Keywords

• Solid industrial tires
• OTR tire manufacturing
• Off-the-road tires
• Heavy equipment tires
• Rubber tire compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solid OTR Tire Sales: TY Cushion Tire generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of solid cushion tires for off-the-road (OTR) applications. The company sells a complete line of solid tires for various industrial machines and working environments, serving mining, harbor, construction, waste management, and industrial sectors. Products are sold directly and through a global distribution network.
2. OEM Tire Supply: TY Cushion Tire serves as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) tire supplier to major heavy equipment manufacturers including CASE, Caterpillar Japan, Komatsu Japan, Liebherr, JLG, Gehl, Atlas Copco, and Hitachi Construction Machinery. OEM supply represents a significant and recurring revenue stream through direct B2B relationships with equipment manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TY Cushion Tire manufactures and distributes solid cushion (OTR) tires for heavy industrial machinery including forklifts, wheel loaders, skid loaders, reach stackers, RTG cranes, container handlers, and mining equipment. Their complete product line spans 10 tread patterns and 10+ proprietary rubber compound formulations engineered for mining, harbor/port terminal, steel mill, waste management, construction, and general industrial applications, with tire life rated at 2.5–4x pneumatic equivalents and zero-blowout construction.

Product overview

TY Cushion Tire is an industrial solid tire manufacturer established in 1958, offering a comprehensive portfolio of solid cushion tires for heavy machinery. The core product line includes solid tires with ten distinct tread patterns (D through U) and specialized rubber compounds addressing specific industrial needs such as cut resistance, heat resistance, oil resistance, low-rolling resistance, and static-free operation. The company serves diverse applications including waste/recycle, steel mills, mining, harbor/terminal operations, and general industrial use, with equipment-specific tires for forklifts, wheel loaders, skid loaders, trucks, container handlers, reach stackers, RTG cranes, and mining equipment. TY also provides an E-Catalog for product reference and an IDQ (Inquiry Demo Questionnaire) system for tire selection assistance. The company's notable achievements include manufacturing the world's largest solid tires (45/45-63 U1A and newer 45/60-51 U), with distribution networks across five continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solid Cushion Tires Complete line of solid (non-pneumatic) industrial tires for heavy machinery including forklifts, wheel loaders, skid loaders, trucks, container handlers, reach stackers, RTG cranes, and mining equipment. Available in ten tread patterns and ten or more proprietary rubber compound formulations (cut resistance, heat resistance, oil resistance, leachate resistance, static free, non-marking, super soft, low-rolling resistance). Engineered for mining, harbor/port terminal, steel mill, waste management, construction, and general industrial applications.
• 45/60-51 U Solid Tire Updated large-format solid OTR tire (OD 2700mm / section width 1143mm) engineered for Caterpillar CAT990/992 and Komatsu WA800 mining loaders. Successor to the 45/45-63 U1A world-largest solid tire platform, providing heavy-load solid tire performance for large surface mining equipment.
• 61X38-37 and 53X18-24 Underground Coal Mining Tires Specialized solid tires for underground coal mining equipment. The 61X38-37 fits the largest underground shield hauler produced by CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation); the 53X18-24 fits CASIC chock carriers. Designed for the extreme conditions of underground coal mining, including static-free safety requirements.
• 45/45-63 U1A Solid Tire (World's Largest) Large-format solid OTR tire weighing 4,350 kg with 2,700mm diameter, presented in 2008 as the world's largest solid tire. Built for ultra-heavy mining and material handling equipment applications requiring extreme load capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended tire life 2.5–4x compared to pneumatic tires
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• M.H. Biotechnology Corporation Ltd.minorOthersAn affiliated enterprise founded in 2014 that mainly develops skin care products, health supplements, and agricultural business. It shares the same corporate family as TY Cushion Tire under the broader Tong Yong/TY group but operates in a completely different industry vertical (biotech/healthcare vs. industrial tires).
• TY Cushion Tire (Taiwan — redefines solid)coreOthersAn affiliated company (tycushiontire.com.tw) that operates the 'redefines solid' brand platform, representing the Taiwan-based parent or sister entity of TY Cushion Tire LLC. The relationship involves shared branding (TY/Tong Yong), technology (rubber compounds), and product line (solid cushion tires).
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY received official OEM supplier approval from Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. in February 2013. TY supplies solid tires as original equipment for Hitachi construction equipment.
• Caterpillar JapancoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for Caterpillar Japan in 2001, supplying solid tires for Caterpillar heavy equipment including the CAT990/992 loaders.
• Komatsu JapancoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for Komatsu Japan in 2006, supplying solid tires for Komatsu heavy equipment including WA800 loaders.
• Atlas CopcocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for Atlas Copco in 2009, supplying solid tires for Atlas Copco mining and construction equipment.
• LiebherrcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for Liebherr in 2007, supplying solid tires for Liebherr heavy equipment.
• JLGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for JLG in 2007, supplying solid tires for JLG aerial work platforms and other equipment.
• GehlcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for Gehl in 2007, supplying solid tires for Gehl construction and agricultural equipment.
• CASEcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTY became OEM supplier for CASE in 1995, one of TY's earliest OEM relationships, supplying solid tires for CASE industrial and construction equipment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trelleborg Wheel Systems: One of the largest global manufacturers of solid industrial and OTR tires, including press-on and resilient solid tires for forklifts, skid-steers, and material-handling equipment. Directly comparable to TY as a solid-tire specialist serving material handling, construction, and port equipment OEMs with a global footprint.
• Setco Solid Tire & Rim Assembly: US-based manufacturer of pre-assembled solid cushion tires and rims for forklifts, skid-steers, and material-handling equipment. Closely comparable to TY as a North American solid-tire specialist serving the same industrial equipment OEMs with similar press-on solid tire technology.
• Magna Tyres Group: Netherlands-based specialist in OTR and industrial solid tires for earthmoving, port handling, and mining equipment. Comparable to TY as a European solid-OTR tire specialist serving similar end-markets (ports, mining, construction) with comparable size and product positioning.
• Global Rubber Industries (GRI): Sri Lanka–based specialty tire manufacturer producing solid tires, agricultural tires, and material-handling tires. Comparable to TY as a solid-tire specialist serving similar industrial applications with international distribution to material handling and construction OEMs.
• Galaxy (Yokohama Off-Highway Tires): Brand within Yokohama Off-Highway Tires producing solid and resilient tires for forklifts, skid-steers, and material-handling equipment. Directly comparable to TY in solid industrial tire product mix and OEM distribution channels.
• Nokian Heavy Tyres (Nokian Renkaat): Finnish manufacturer of heavy special tires for ports, mining, forestry, and material-handling equipment, including solid tire offerings. Comparable to TY as a specialty tire manufacturer serving similar severe-use industrial segments with engineering-grade product positioning.
• Maxam Tire International: Global OTR and industrial tire manufacturer producing solid and pneumatic OTR tires for mining, port handling, construction, and material-handling equipment. Comparable to TY as a focused OTR/industrial tire specialist serving similar end-markets and OEM channels with overlapping global distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Continental (Industrial Tires): Major global tire manufacturer with a dedicated industrial/solid tire product line serving forklifts, AGVs, and material-handling equipment. A broad incumbent whose ContiEarth and solid industrial offerings compete with TY's solid OTR and forklift tire portfolio, particularly through OEM channels.
• Bridgestone (Industrial Tires): World's largest tire manufacturer with a comprehensive industrial and OTR tire portfolio including solid tires for forklifts, construction, and mining. Competes with TY across multiple heavy-equipment categories and has substantially greater R&D resources and global distribution.
• Michelin (Industrial Tires): Global tire leader with a significant industrial and mining tire business, including the Michelin XDR and solid-tire product lines. Competes broadly with TY in heavy-equipment tires and has substantially greater financial resources and a larger OEM footprint.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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