Who Owns Fullway Tires?
Fullway Tires is the flagship consumer brand of Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Corp., Ltd., a privately held Chinese manufacturer and exporter founded in 2003. The brand covers passenger, SUV, and ultra high performance fitments including hard to find 18 to 34 inch sizes, produced in China and Malaysia and sold in the US through Chao Yang Tires and online retailers.
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Founded
2008
Status
Private
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Who Owns Fullway Tires?
- Parent Company: Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Corp., Ltd.
- Ownership Type: Brand division
- Company Type: Privately Held
| Brand | Parent Company | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fullway Tires | Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Corp., Ltd. | Brand division |
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History of Fullway Tires
- Founded: 2008
- Founders: Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Corp., Ltd.
Fullrun developed the Fullway name in the late 2000s as its flagship export brand, targeting the segment where it could differentiate: large diameter ultra high performance tires. While most Chinese exporters chased commodity passenger sizes, Fullway built a catalog reaching into 22, 24, and larger rim diameters that major brands treat as low volume niche work.
The strategy fit the American market's move to ever-larger wheels on trucks, SUVs, and modified cars. Buyers replacing 22 and 24 inch tires faced sticker shock from national brands, and Fullway's value pricing in those sizes built a genuine niche. The HP108 UHP pattern became the line's signature product in the US.
The 2016 opening of the Malaysia plant added supply flexibility as US tariffs on Chinese tires tightened, letting Fullrun route production through a lower duty origin. Through the 2020s the brand kept expanding its size grid while remaining a value import positioned on availability in unusual sizes and price.
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About Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Corp., Ltd.
Who owns Qingdao Fullrun Tyre?
The company is privately held by its founders. It is not publicly traded and discloses no shareholder structure.
What brands does Fullrun make?
Its house brands include Fullrun, Fullway, Autogrip, Antyre, Carbon Series, Highplus, and Turnpike. It also acts as export agent for more than 100 other Chinese tire brands.
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Where are Fullrun and Fullway tires made?
At the Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Tech plant in Shandong, China, and at Golden Horse Rubber Sdn Bhd in Selangor, Malaysia, established in 2016.
When was Qingdao Fullrun founded?
The company was founded in 2003 in Qingdao, Shandong Province.
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How are Fullrun brands sold in the US?
Through Chao Yang Tires LLC in Medley, Florida, which distributes to retailers including Walmart, Priority Tire, and SimpleTire.
Is Fullrun a large company?
It ranks among China's larger tire exporters, with more than $100 million in annual tire exports and recognition as one of the country's top trading tire companies, though it remains small next to state backed manufacturers.
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- Founded: 2003
- Headquarters: Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Company Type: Privately Held
Where Is Fullway Tires Made / Based?
- Headquarters: Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Manufacturing / Operations: China, Malaysia
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Fullway Tires Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Manufacturer owned brand with China and Malaysia plants
- +Rare coverage in 18 to 34 inch UHP sizes
- +Low prices on large diameter fitments where alternatives are few
- +Broad online retail availability in the US
- +Full DOT, ECE, and SmartWay certification stack
Considerations
- -Minimal brand recognition or enthusiast credibility
- -Quality consistency typical of budget import tier
- -Warranty and claims handled through distributor
- -Exposed to tariff and freight cost swings
- -No OE fitments or motorsport program
Frequently Asked Questions About Fullway Tires
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Competitors to Fullway Tires
These competing brands operate in the same categories and provide similar products or services. Compare key attributes to understand market positioning and competitive landscape.
| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentury Tire | China | 2009 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Wholesale Tire Distributors | USA | 2014 | Mass market | United states | All Genders | |
| Atturo Tire | USA | 2009 | Mass market | United states | All Genders | |
| Giti Tire | USA (Giti Tire USA) | 2017 | Mass market | United states | All Genders | |
| Giti Tire | Singapore (Giti Tire Group) | 1993 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Tbc Corporation | USA (TBC Corporation) | 2015 | Mass market | United states | All Genders |
Learn More About Competitors
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Owned by Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd.
Flagship tire brand of Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd., the publicly traded Chinese manufacturer listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, covering passenger, SUV, and UHP fitments.
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Owned by Wholesale Tire Distributors
Value tire brand owned by Wholesale Tire Distributors, covering passenger, SUV, light truck, run-flat, and EV fitments across more than 300 SKUs for the US market.
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Owned by Atturo Tire Corp.
Private tire brand founded in 2009 specializing in affordable SUV, light truck, and off-road tires, headquartered in Wadsworth, Illinois.
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Owned by Giti Tire Group
Giti Tire's exclusive brand for Walmart in the United States, produced at Giti's South Carolina plant and covering passenger, SUV, and light truck fitments.
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Owned by Giti Tire Group
International consumer tire brand of Giti Tire Group sold in more than 130 countries, covering passenger, performance, SUV, and winter fitments with genuine OE supply credentials.
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Private-label tire brand of Big O Tires covering passenger, SUV, and light truck fitments, sold exclusively through Big O retail stores under TBC Corporation.
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Competitive Analysis
Market Positioning: Fullway Tires competes with 6 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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Publicly Traded
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Owned by Sailun Group Co., Ltd.
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Publicly Traded
Sailun is owned by Sailun Group Co., Ltd., a public company, a different structure than Fullway Tires's parent.
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Publicly Traded
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Publicly Traded
Westlake Tires is owned by Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd., a public company, a different structure than Fullway Tires's parent.
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Owned by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
Flagship vehicle marque of Chery Automobile, covering the Tiggo SUV and Arrizo sedan lines, sold in more than 80 countries as China's top passenger vehicle export brand.
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State-Owned
Chery is owned by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., a state owned company, a different structure than Fullway Tires's parent.
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Geely Cars is owned by Geely Automobile Holdings, a public company, a different structure than Fullway Tires's parent.
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