Petlas represents a distinguished Turkish tire manufacturer established in 1976, originally founded as a specialized producer of aircraft landing gear tires and military applications before evolving into one of Turkey's leading tire manufacturers serving global markets. Beginning as a defense-focused company, Petlas transformed into a diversified tire manufacturer in the early 1990s, expanding production to serve over 120 countries worldwide. Following its acquisition by AKO Group in 1997, Petlas achieved numerous Turkish industry firsts including aviation tires, agricultural radial tires, OTR radial tires, and run-flat tire production.
The comprehensive Petlas product portfolio encompasses passenger car tires, truck and bus radial tires, agricultural tires, industrial and OTR tires, forklift tires, multipurpose tires, light truck tires, and SUV applications designed for diverse global markets. Their extensive lineup includes specialized tires for crossover vehicles, all-terrain 4WD vehicles, port vehicles, and ultra-high-performance passenger applications. Since the mid-2000s, Petlas has significantly expanded into passenger car markets, while maintaining their traditional strength in commercial, agricultural, and military tire segments.
Petlas's manufacturing excellence operates from their state-of-the-art production facility in Kirsehir, Turkey, with annual capacity of 8 million passenger car radial tires, 2 million agricultural tires, 500,000 truck and bus radial tires, and 300,000 OTR tires. Their 4,000-employee workforce utilizes innovation and precise engineering to deliver exceptional quality, supported by ISO 9001 Quality System Assurance and AQAP-110 Industrial Quality Assurance certifications.
With distribution spanning over 130 countries and continuous investment exceeding $553 million since 2005, Petlas has established itself as a globally recognized tire manufacturer. Their commitment to innovation, quality manufacturing, and competitive pricing has positioned Petlas as the preferred choice for drivers, fleet operators, and agricultural professionals seeking reliable, high-performance tire solutions across passenger cars, trucks, agricultural equipment, and specialty vehicles worldwide.