Ohtsu represents a distinguished tire brand with over 60 years of heritage, manufactured by Ohtsu Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the world's 6th largest tire manufacturer based in Japan. Originally creating the high-performance Falken brand in the mid-1980s, Ohtsu expanded into North America in the 1980s and rapidly earned a reputation for manufacturing innovative light truck and SUV tires engineered for exceptional durability, traction, and long wear performance.
The brand has evolved significantly since its merger with Sumitomo Rubber Industries in 2003, with Sumitomo controlling the rights to the Ohtsu brand throughout the United States since 2010. All Ohtsu tires sold in North America are produced at the state-of-the-art ISO-certified factory in Shinshiro, Japan, utilizing the latest manufacturing technologies and safety procedures to ensure strict quality and performance standards across an annual production capacity exceeding 12 million tires.
Ohtsu offers one of the most diverse tire lines in the industry, with products engineered for sedans, coupes, trucks, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, CUVs, passenger cars, light trucks, commercial vehicles, and specialty equipment applications. Popular product lines include the FP7000 all-season performance series offering year-round traction with enhanced cornering, braking, and acceleration capabilities, and the AT4000 All-Terrain light truck tire line designed for versatile off-road and on-road performance.
The brand maintains its value-focused heritage while delivering high-quality tires at competitive prices, never losing sight of its commitment to wallet-friendly pricing without compromising engineering excellence. Ohtsu's manufacturing capabilities extend beyond tire production to include specialized OTR tires for industrial and construction applications, as well as non-tire products such as backlight components for LCD displays and rubber plugs for medical use, demonstrating the comprehensive expertise of Sumitomo Rubber Industries' advanced manufacturing technologies.