Farroad is the main passenger and light truck tyre brand of Shandong Fengyuan Tire Manufacturing Co., Ltd, based in Zaozhuang, Shandong. Retailers date the brand to 2007, and the company was registered in August 2008. Farroad is sold as a budget replacement brand in the UK, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Its patterns carry FRD codes, such as FRD16, FRD26 and FRD96.
Quick Facts
| Manufacturer | Shandong Fengyuan Tire Manufacturing Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Yicheng Economic Development Zone, Zaozhuang, Shandong, China |
| Company registered | 15 August 2008 |
| Ownership | State-controlled; Zaozhuang Mining Group of Shandong Energy is a shareholder |
| Annual capacity | 10 million semi-steel radial tyres in phase one; 20 million planned |
| Segments | Passenger car, UHP, SUV and 4×4, van, winter |
| Sister brands | Saferich, Yeada, Arcron |
| Certifications | CCC, ISO 9001, TS 16949, DOT, ECE, GCC, INMETRO |
| Pattern prefix | FRD |
About Farroad
Shandong Fengyuan Tire Manufacturing was registered on 15 August 2008 in the Yicheng Economic Development Zone of Zaozhuang. A Chinese brand directory describes it as a state-controlled, unlisted joint-stock company. Its shareholders are named as the Zaozhuang Mining arm of Shandong Energy, the Yicheng district state asset company and Fengyuan Group. Registered capital is given as 1,150.39 million yuan.
The plant makes semi-steel radial tyres. Phase one has a capacity of 10 million tyres a year, and the full project is planned for 20 million. Tyrepress reported in 2022 that the factory uses VMI machinery and Troester production lines. The company sold 305,000 tyres in January 2016 and set a target of at least 5.6 million for that year.
Farroad Tyre Range
Passenger car and UHP. FRD16 is the touring pattern for small and mid-size cars, seen in 195/60R15 and 195/65R15. FRD26 is the summer performance pattern and runs up to low-profile 19 inch sizes such as 225/35R19. FRD866 and FRD88 are sold in the United States as all-season passenger tyres.
SUV and 4×4. FRD66 is the highway pattern for SUVs. FRD86 is listed by a US retailer as an all-terrain light truck tyre with load indexes of 124/121.
Van and light commercial. FRD96 is the C-type van pattern. A UK parts retailer lists it in 215/75R16C 116/114R with an EU label of C for fuel, E for wet grip and 72 dB.
Winter and all-season. The winter line includes FRD76 for cars and FRD78 for light trucks, plus the studdable STU99. The All Climate AC-1 is the all-season pattern.
Related brands on this site: Saferich, Yeada and Arcron.
Popular Farroad Patterns
| Pattern | Position / vehicle | Application | Common sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRD16 | Passenger car | Summer touring | 195/60R15, 195/65R15 |
| FRD26 | Passenger car | Summer UHP | 225/35R19 |
| FRD866 | Passenger car | Performance, all-season in the US | On request |
| FRD88 | Passenger car and SUV | All-season in the US | On request |
| FRD66 | SUV | Highway | On request |
| FRD86 | SUV and light truck | All-terrain | On request |
| FRD96 | Van | Light commercial, summer | 215/75R16C |
| FRD76 | Passenger car | Winter | On request |
| FRD78 | Light truck and SUV | Winter | On request |
Certifications and Markets
The manufacturer lists CCC, ISO 9001, TS 16949, DOT, ECE, GCC and INMETRO approvals. US retailer SimpleTire states that Farroad models meet DOT and ECE requirements and that the brand is exported to more than 60 countries.
Farroad is stocked by UK retailers including Just Tyres and Asda Tyres, and by SimpleTire in the United States. Fitters in Australia and New Zealand also list it. The FRD16 was included in the Auto Bild 2018 summer tyre test in 195/65R15, where it placed 48th of 51.
Sourcing Farroad from China
Farroad tyres ship from the Fengyuan plant in Yicheng, Zaozhuang, the same factory that builds Saferich, Yeada and Arcron. No production outside China was found for the brand. Loading quantity, lead time and minimum order depend on your size mix. Use the enquiry form on this page for a current quotation.
FAQs
Who makes Farroad tyres?
Shandong Fengyuan Tire Manufacturing Co., Ltd, a state-controlled company in Zaozhuang, Shandong.
Does Farroad make truck and bus tyres?
The Fengyuan plant is a semi-steel factory, so the verified Farroad range is passenger car, SUV, van and light truck tyres.
What does FRD mean on a Farroad tyre?
FRD is the prefix for Farroad pattern codes, for example FRD16 for touring, FRD26 for UHP and FRD96 for vans.
Has Farroad been independently tested?
Yes. The FRD16 took part in the Auto Bild 2018 summer tyre test in 195/65R15 and placed 48th of 51.
