On June 10th, the first day of THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026, Linglong Tire officially launched its new generation of ultra-high performance (UHP) tires - SPORT MASTER 2- to the world. More than 100 international clients and professional media representatives were attracted to the event, and the innovative release format, forward-looking development strategy, and numerous new products all received high praise, becoming the most eye-catching focus event on the first day of the exhibition.
European research and development, testing, and production, anchoring the global high-end market
At the press conference, Linglong Tire's senior management system elaborated on the company's development strategy and new product planning, clearly stating that ultra-high performance tires will be the core track of global competition.
SPORT MASTER 2 is developed under the leadership of Linglong Europe's technical team, undergoing rigorous testing in Europe and manufactured by Linglong Europe's factory. This overseas closed-loop of "local research and development, local verification, and local production" ensures that the products accurately meet the high standards of European users for handling, safety, and environmental protection. It is also the strategic pivot for Linglong from "product going global" to "brand going global".
Breaking the curse of 'driving pleasure and mileage cannot be achieved at the same time'
The technical leader of Linglong Europe deeply interpreted the core technological advantages of SPORT MASTER 2. As a comprehensive upgrade of the SPORT MASTER series, it has achieved three major breakthroughs while inheriting the world-class safety genes:
Accurate control, responsive like a shadow
Adopting optimized rigid tread pattern design, combined with ultra-high strength aramid material mixed crown layer, significantly reduces tread deformation during intense driving, bringing precise and fast steering response. Whether it's high-speed lane changes or continuous cornering, it can provide a rock solid handling experience.
Full cycle safety, outstanding wetland performance
The distribution of grounding pressure is more uniform to prevent uneven wear. Four wide longitudinal grooves form an efficient drainage channel, significantly reducing the braking distance in wet areas and ensuring safety from new tires to the later stages of wear.
Ultra long mileage, fun without compromise
A new formula based on functionalized polymers and advanced silane technology, combined with selected anti-skid resins, significantly improves wear resistance while maintaining high grip on dry wet areas. Consumers no longer need to sacrifice driving range for the pursuit of driving pleasure - this is the core commitment of SPORT MASTER 2 to 'every kilometer is the ultimate'.
In addition, the SPORT MASTER 2 adopts full sidewall laser engraving technology, bringing a velvet like delicate tactile effect and a deep pure black visual effect (velvet effect), showcasing a high-end texture; Incorporating racing grid flag elements to highlight sports characteristics. Covering 16 to 22 inch specifications, suitable for sedan, sports car, and SUV/CUV models. The first batch of 74 sizes will be put into production in European factories in the spring of 2027 and officially launched into the European market.
Taking Linglong Europe as the hub, deeply cultivating the European retail and supporting network
As the first production base of a Chinese tire enterprise in Europe, Linglong Europe Factory has passed the audits of multiple globally renowned OEMs, including Ford Q1 certification, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and other factories. With more and more mainstream car manufacturers obtaining bulk supply qualifications from European factories, SPORT MASTER 2 will gradually enter the original configuration market of high-performance tires in Europe in the future, further enhancing brand value.
In addition, other core passenger car tires, commercial vehicle tires, and special tires from LingLong, LEAO, CROSSWIND, and other brands under Linglong also appeared successively at the exhibition, covering diverse needs from daily commuting to professional transportation, showcasing Linglong's complete product matrix and technological accumulation in multiple segmented markets.
Starting from Cologne, Linglong Tire is launching a strong attack on the core camp of the global ultra-high performance tire market with SPORT MASTER 2 as its flagship. This product, which embodies European technology, local production, and is oriented towards the world, not only showcases the overseas achievements of Linglong's "Three Upwards" strategy, but also confirms that Chinese tire brands have the ability to define new standards on the high-end stage.
