Arctic Claw represents a distinguished winter tire brand originally established by TBC Corporation in the 1950s, now manufactured by Cooper Tires in collaboration with TBC Corp., Toyo Tire Corporation, and other leading manufacturers including Kal Tires. The brand emerged from TBC's origins in 1956 as Cordovan Associates, evolving through strategic partnerships with Sumitomo and Michelin in the early 2000s to become one of North America's best-selling tire distributors.
Arctic Claw tires are specifically engineered for superior winter weather performance, designed to ensure safe driving experiences in severe winter conditions through advanced tire technology and construction methods. The brand focuses on passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and commercial vehicles requiring exceptional cold-weather traction and handling capabilities across diverse winter driving environments.
The flagship Arctic Claw WXI winter tire features wide snow grooves and multiple sipes for enhanced traction on ice and snow, incorporating specialized rubber compounds optimized for low-temperature performance. These tires are manufactured primarily at Toyo Tire Malaysia facilities, with production, marketing, and distribution operations active worldwide across Asia, Europe, Middle East, America, and Oceania regions.
Arctic Claw operates under the ownership of Japanese tire manufacturing leader Toyo Tire Corporation, leveraging decades of tire engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing technologies. TBC Corporation's headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, oversees distribution through over 730 active locations, ensuring widespread availability of Arctic Claw winter tires throughout North American markets while maintaining rigorous quality standards and performance optimization for challenging winter driving conditions.