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Sumitomo Rubber to Raise Motorcycle Tire Prices by 6% on Average in September, Covering DUNLOP and FALKEN

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Sumitomo Rubber to Raise Motorcycle Tire Prices by 6% on Average in September, Covering DUNLOP and FALKEN — PHOTO — WEBIKE / © Webike↗ View original

Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced on June 29 that it will revise wholesale prices for domestic consumer tires and related products by an average of 6%, effective for shipments from September 1, 2026. The change covers the DUNLOP and FALKEN brands. Driven by rising raw material and logistics costs, the increase is likely to affect riders' ownership costs as well.

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Yukuto Oda

TOURING EDITOR

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Yukuto OdaTouring Routes · Roadside Stations Commentary

For those of us riding long distances, tires are literally the companion we entrust our lives to. The price hike honestly stings, but skimping and putting off replacement is the one thing to avoid. While there's still a grace period until September, plan ahead for tires that are due for a change. I think of it as important preparation for stepping confidently onto the next road.