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Toyo Tires Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Apr 16, 2025

Toyo Tires Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces a new multi-year agreement through 2027 with the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, one of five major tournaments on the Ladies Professional Golf Association of America (LPGA) Tour.

Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires® Win the SCORE San Felipe 250 for Second Consecutive Year
Apr 8, 2025

Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires® Win the SCORE San Felipe 250 for Second Consecutive Year

SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires® claimed the overall win at the 38th SCORE San Felipe 250, securing back-to-back victories in consecutive years to kick off the SCORE season. Ampudia continues his momentum from last year, having won the 2024 SCORE World Trophy Truck Championship.

Toyo Tire Corporation Announces New Executive Appointments at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.
Mar 26, 2025

Toyo Tire Corporation Announces New Executive Appointments at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.

Toyo Tire Corporation of Japan (Toyo Tire) has announced the following executive appointments at Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. (TTHA), effective March 26, 2025. 

Christopher Polvoorde Repeats as Champion at the 2025 King of the Hammers Toyo Tires Desert Challenge
Feb 4, 2025

Christopher Polvoorde Repeats as Champion at the 2025 King of the Hammers Toyo Tires Desert Challenge

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Christopher Polvoorde and Toyo Tires® have won the 2025 King of the Hammers Toyo Tires Desert Challenge. Repeating his dominant performance from last year, Polvoorde secured the back-to-back win, starting off his 2025 campaign on top of the podium. This year’s victory marks Toyo’s fourth overall win in this race, with past champions including Polvoorde (2024) and Bryce Menzies (2020, 2021).

Toyo Tires Introduces the Open Country R/T Pro, An All-New  Rugged Terrain Hybrid M/T Tire
Jan 29, 2025

Toyo Tires Introduces the Open Country R/T Pro, An All-New Rugged Terrain Hybrid M/T Tire

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tires® announces the new Open Country® R/T Pro, an on-/off-road rugged terrain hybrid M/T tire. Designed to tackle dirt, sand, mud, rocks, and snow with confidence, the R/T Pro takes the original rugged terrain tire to the next level. Its advanced tread design and specially engineered compound deliver exceptional traction and performance on even the most challenging terrain.

Toyo Tires® Announces a Donation in Support of Those Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Jan 17, 2025

Toyo Tires® Announces a Donation in Support of Those Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tires® announces that the company will donate to the American Red Cross in support of those impacted by the wildfires that began on January 7, 2025, in the Los Angeles, CA area.

Toyo Tires® Wins Back-to-Back SCORE Trophy Truck Championships
Nov 20, 2024

Toyo Tires® Wins Back-to-Back SCORE Trophy Truck Championships

ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Alan Ampudia and Toyo Tires® have won the 2024 SCORE World Trophy Truck Championship. Ampudia's performance throughout the season, capped by his strong finish at the legendary Baja 1000 race, earned him his first Trophy Truck Championship in 2024. This marks back-to-back Trophy Truck championships for Toyo Tires after previously winning in 2023 with Bryce Menzies.

Toyo Tires Introduces New Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Max Performance Summer Tire
Oct 30, 2024

Toyo Tires Introduces New Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Max Performance Summer Tire

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) introduces the new Toyo® Proxes® Sport 2, a max performance summer tire designed for gas, hybrid, and electric sports cars, CUVs, and SUVs. This next-generation tire is engineered for excitement and spirited driving, offering precise handling and exceptional grip.

Toyo Tires to Unveil 26 Custom Vehicles at Toyo Tires Treadpass for the 2024 SEMA Show
Oct 24, 2024

Toyo Tires to Unveil 26 Custom Vehicles at Toyo Tires Treadpass for the 2024 SEMA Show

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA – Toyo Tires® returns to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 5 – 8. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is a celebration of automotive innovation and creativity, featuring an incredible showcase of vehicles making their world debut. Treadpass is located between the Central and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center and for the 11th year Toyo has collaborated with renowned builders to curate an unparalleled experience for SEMA attendees.

Bryce Menzies and Toyo Tires Four-Peat at the SCORE Baja 400
Sep 17, 2024

Bryce Menzies and Toyo Tires Four-Peat at the SCORE Baja 400

ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Bryce Menzies and Toyo Tires® four-peat at the SCORE Baja 400 desert race, as they took the overall win again for the fourth time in a row since 2021. Team Toyo also captured four of the top five spots on Toyo Open Country® M/T-R tires with Bryce finishing first, Alan Ampudia second, Christopher Polvoorde fourth, and Tavo Vildósola fifth overall. In addition, Gustavo Vildósola Sr. won the Trophy Truck Legends class, achieving his 11th consecutive win.