Some Malaysians Asking About Chaoyang Tires Which Can Be Found On Many New Chinese Cars
Chaoyang tires are made in China (obviously) and are manufactured by ZC Rubber (Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Group), which is one of China’s largest tire manufacturers with production facilities expanding globally, including a factory in Thailand, to serve international markets.
This tire company was founded in Hangzhou, China, in 1958. The ZC Rubber (Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Group) is the parent company, producing other tire brands like Goodride and Westlake (which we have seen in some other new Chinese vehicles.
While rooted in China, ZC Rubber has established overseas plants, like in Thailand, to meet global demand, especially in Southeast Asia where Chinese automotive brands are expanding very fast and the demand for replacement tires are ever increasing.
Chaoyang make tires for a wide range of vehicles, including bicycles, cars, trucks, ATVs and motorcycles.
Chaoyang tires are known for being budget-friendly brand offering decent value, great for casual road use and they are generally seen as durable for the price, good for commuting (road slicks excel), good for rough gravel/mud, feeling heavy/stiff, though some high-end models used in racing show potential, making them a “get what you pay for” tire option.
Often praised for being a reasonably priced, good value option for budget-conscious vehicle owners, many users report good tread life and resistance to flats on roads, even with basic models.
Their slick road tires get positive reviews for quiet, comfortable riding on pavement. As a large manufacturer, they offer tires for MTB (Merlin, Phantom), gravel, and road with features like puncture protection (Dino Skin).
Chaoyang tires are used as original equipment (OE) by a number of Chinese auto manufacturers like iCAUR, however there are many others who use them.
The car brands that use or have used Chaoyang tires as original equipment include:
BYD: Various models, including the Qin L DM-i hybrid and the all-electric EA1 hatchback (Dolphin in some markets).
Toyota: ZC Rubber’s Chaoyang tire was selected as the OE supplier for the Toyota bZ3X model in China, marking a significant partnership.
Then you have:
- Geely
- Changan
- Chery
- Great Wall Motor
- Neta
- Seres
- Leapmotor
- XPeng
- Maxus
Dongfeng Mengshi: The M-hero 917 model uses Chaoyang tires as an OE fitment.
Volkswagen and Ford/Lincoln: ZC Rubber has actively pushed for and expanded its OE business with these brands, meaning certain models may feature their tires.
iCaur V23 Tyre Specifications. The iCaur V23 is equipped with different tyre sizes depending on the variant
For the 2WD Variant: This model uses 19-inch alloy wheels with 255/55 R19 radial tyres.
For the iWD (AWD) Variant: This model is fitted with larger 21-inch alloy wheels and 265/45 R21 radial tyres.
