Best known for its tires, Kyoto Japan also manufactures automotive consumables & spare parts (from batteries, lubricants, and chemical additives, to oil and mining hoses, LED lights, and vehicle components). In Greece, it is represented by Tenora Techniki S.A. (Tournikiotis Group), which also imports Linglong and Toyo tires.
Kyoto Japan is not just a tire manufacturer
While Kyoto Japan is best known for its automotive tires, the company’s true scale and capabilities go far beyond that. Founded in Tokyo in 1991, this Japanese group has grown into a global player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with a presence on nearly every continent.
Initially focused on the Japanese market, the group quickly expanded its operations internationally. Since 2008, its European headquarters have been based in Geneva, serving as a strategic hub for sales and logistics across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Today, the brand operates in countries ranging from Germany, Estonia, and Lithuania to Iran, the Philippines, the USA, Brazil, and several markets in Africa.
Among Kyoto Japan’s most prominent products are its car tires, which recently entered the Greek market. The company offers a full range of tire types, including summer, all-season, and winter tires for passenger cars, as well as off-road, agricultural, and commercial-use models. Notably, the Kyoto KO720 summer tire in size 205/55 R16 was tested by the AutoΤρίτη Test Center, making it the first automotive media outlet in Europe to evaluate the product's braking and handling on both dry and wet roads. Read the test results here.
However, Kyoto Japan is not just a tire manufacturer. It also produces a wide range of automotive consumables and spare parts. These include batteries, engine oils, chemical additives, cleaners, and maintenance products, as well as mechanical parts such as shock absorbers, clutch kits, timing belts, bearings, and starter motors. On the industrial side, the company manufactures mining and oil hoses, hydraulic systems, refrigerant gases, and even LED and halogen lighting for vehicles.
This extensive portfolio showcases the group's multi-industry expertise and ability to meet both retail and commercial demands across global markets. According to their official site, Kyoto Japan operates in at least nine major automotive-related categories beyond tires, solidifying its image as a diversified industrial group with a strong automotive foundation.
In Greece, Kyoto Japan is represented by Tenora Techniki S.A., part of the Tournikiotis Group, which also imports Linglong and Toyo tires and operates in the green energy sector through heat pumps and HVAC systems. This local partnership adds credibility to the Kyoto brand, especially in a competitive market where value-for-money tire brands are constantly being evaluated by both consumers and professionals.
For a deeper look into how budget-friendly tires perform, you can read this relevant test from AutoΤρίτη.
Ultimately, Kyoto Japan is a brand that reflects Japanese engineering, global scale, and multi-sector production. Whether you're looking for reliable tires, technical lubricants, or automotive spare parts, it's a name to watch closely in the international market.
