BKT showcases innovative off-highway tyre solutions at The Tire Cologne 2026, highlighting performance, efficiency, and application-specific technology across multiple industries.
New Off-Highway Tyre Innovations at The Tire Cologne 2026
Kicking off on the 9th June in Cologne, Germany, is the B2B platform and benchmark for the international tyre and wheel industry: The Tire Cologne 2026. Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), the leading multinational Off-Highway tyre manufacturer, is participating in the German event with a wide range of specialised products.
At Booth C010 D019 in Hall 6.1, visitors can discover BKT’s latest novelties, designed and developed to meet the evolving needs of sectors ranging from agriculture and agroforestry to industrial and earthmoving. In the exhibition area, which spans nearly 400 square meters, the spotlight will be on the new tyres EARTHMAX SR 30 M, SKID MAX SR 720, and MAGLIFT PLUS. These three solutions address the toughest operational challenges and demonstrate BKT’s ongoing commitment to developing increasingly high-performing and efficient tyres for specialised applications.
EARTHMAX SR 30 M Delivers Efficiency and Performance for Loaders
EARTHMAX SR 30 M, in particular, proves to be an essential solution for loading, unloading, and transport operations for medium-sized loaders employed at industrial and construction sites, combining fuel efficiency and driving comfort without compromising traction. This combination of benefits stems from an enhanced, versatile tread design that ensures excellent performance on any surface and reduced rolling resistance.
RIDEMAX FROST Enhances Safety and Traction in Extreme Winter Conditions
Another outstanding product on display is RIDEMAX FROST, a highly efficient tyre on snow and ice, as demonstrated in tests by UTAC, one of the world’s renowned testing centres. BKT designed this solution to deliver high performance in extreme winter conditions. A special cold-resistant compound and a specifically engineered tread enable reliable performance while reducing the risk of skidding on ice.
BKT Reinforces Global Leadership with Advanced Tyre Solutions and Industry Expertise
“We wanted to take to The Tire Cologne our flagship products for agriculture as well as for the other industries where BKT is known for its reliability and its high-quality products. Each of these solutions has been designed and developed to precisely meet the specific needs of every application having different complexities and operational requirements,” commented Lucia Salmaso, Managing Director, BKT Europe.
“By taking part in this event, BKT reaffirms its commitment to developing increasingly high-performance tyres that are versatile and tailored to operators’ needs, while also consolidating our international presence and direct dialogue with partners and customers worldwide.”
Visitors will also find the agricultural tyres AGRIMAX V-FLECTO and AGRIMAX PROCROP, along with PORTMAX PM 93 PLUS, a solution for straddle carriers in port container handling operations, and FORESTMAX, the tyre for forest applications.
In addition to its products, BKT will share its expertise and latest technologies at The Tire Cologne, turning the trade show into a real meeting point where market demand and innovation meet.
