Ohtsu is a tyre brand which has been in Australia since the 1970s. Through success in truck & bus and passenger car tyres, it cemented itself as a tyre offering performance and value.
After a hiatus of distribution, Ohtsu is back in the country with the FP1000 - a passenger car tyre designed in Japan for Australian roads.
The tyre is engineered for optimum performance in dry and wet conditions through an enhanced compound and tread profile. The FP1000 provides value by offering excellent tread life, low noise and even wear throughout the life of the tyre.
Value
- Unique tread pattern designed for even wear for the life of the tyre.
- Optimised profile for improved contact patch.
- Low rolling resistance compound for less fuel consumption.
Safety
- Enhanced compound for great wet weather performance.
- Grooves engineered for excellent water evacuation.
- Large shoulder blocks for safe handling.
Style
- Advanced symmetric tread design engineered for performance.
- Wide range of sizes to suit all popular vehicles.
The FP1000 is available in 32 sizes for 13-inch to 19-inch wheels and carry T, H, V & W speed ratings.
For more information visit www.ohtsu.com.au.
About Ohtsu
Ohtsu was established in 1944 and derives its name from the founding city of Izumiotsu, located in the Osaka prefecture of Japan. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Ohtsu's origins were in aircraft tyre production. Automotive tyres were added to the portfolio shortly after inception, allowing the company to grow from strength to strength. Nowadays Ohtsu manufactures tyres for local conditions, but stays true to its origins with all tyres engineered in Japan. For more information visit www.ohtsu.com.au.
About Sumitomo Rubber Australia
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) is the sixth largest tyre manufacturer in the world. With 11 global tyre manufacturing facilities, SRI produces tyres for passenger cars, light trucks, trucks & buses, motorcycles and agricultural machinery. Sumitomo Rubber Australia (SRAU) is the local subsidiary and manages three brands – Falken, Sumitomo Tyres and Ohtsu. For more information visit www.falken.com.au.