Expanding tire performance boundaries with the latest SSBR and LiBR innovations
03 Mar 2026
New York 2
Materials, chemicals and related processes – developments and innovations - session 1
To meet the rising demand for higher tire performance, TSRC is pioneering advanced polymer technologies through multifunctional modification, molecular-level microstructural design and multiscale simulation. These efforts have led to the development of next-generation low-Tg SSBR and functionalized LiBR, redefining the tire performance triangle in every dimension. The new low-Tg SSBR offers superior grip while simultaneously reducing rolling resistance (15%) and improving wear resistance (15%). Concurrently, the ultra-low rolling resistance LiBR sets the stage for a transformative leap in the field. By aligning cutting-edge innovation with unmet market needs, TSRC provides powerful total solutions that advance the future of mobility.
- Pioneering technologies: multifunctional modification, molecular-level microstructural design and AI-driven multiscale simulation
- Next-gen polymers: development of low-Tg SSBR and functionalized LiBR, redefining the tire performance triangle
- Performance gains (low-Tg SSBR): superior grip, –15% rolling resistance, +15% wear resistance
- Breakthrough in LiBR: ultra-low rolling resistance enables a transformative leap in tire performance
- Market alignment: cutting-edge innovations deliver total solutions that advance the future of mobility
