Zestino represents a distinguished Japanese motorsport tire brand established in 1994, manufactured by Qingdao Lakesea Tyre Co. Ltd. in Weihai, Shandong, China, under the dual-brand portfolio of "LAKESEA" and "ZESTINO." Since shifting focus to high-performance tire development in 2004, Zestino has rapidly become one of the world's most popular racing tire brands, accumulating exceptional reputations and dedicated fans across over 128 countries and regions.
Engineered in Japan with quality control meeting Japanese standards, Zestino tires are developed by drifting drivers and racing tire engineers for both professional and weekend racers. The brand operates its own R&D center while providing technology support to numerous Chinese tire factories, ensuring continuous innovation in motorsport tire technology and performance optimization.
Zestino's comprehensive product portfolio includes semi-slick motorsport tires with EU labeling, Gredge 07RS and 07R series drifting tires that have dominated Japanese and European drifting championships, Circuit 01S and 07S for full and semi-slick racing circuits, and Gravel 09R rally tires specifically produced for rallycross and rallying communities. The brand covers seven patterns and more than 50 sizes in semi-slick and slick configurations, with additional offerings in M/T (Mud Terrain), R/T (Rugged Terrain), A/T (All Terrain), and perfected 4x4 MT tire series spanning 8 patterns and 28 sizes.
Recent expansions include MT, semi-slick, rally, drag racing, full-slick, studded winter tires, dirt track racing tires (added in 2020), and entry into normal car and truck tire fields in 2024. Zestino returned as the official tire partner for the MSUK Drift Pro Championship in 2024, with the Acrova 07A serving as the main control tire, demonstrating the brand's continued leadership in professional motorsport applications worldwide.