History

New tyre brand from the traditional European tyre plant.

  • 1917
    Factory
    Foundation
    Riken Gomu Industry was established in Japan in 1917. The company initially worked in the field of physical science and chemical research.
  • 1956
    Tyre
    Production
    It later diversified into the tyre industry, using the name RIKEN as an abbreviation for its company name.
  • 1979
    RIKEN
    Since 1979, "Riken" tyres have been exported to the United States and Europe. In 1992, the company name turned into a fully-fledged tyre brand, under one of the largest tyre manufacturer.