Hilo is the passenger-led brand of Xingyuan Tire Group Co., Ltd, a tyre maker founded in 1994 in Dongying, Shandong. In Europe it is sold as a budget car, SUV and van tyre under five named lines: Genesys, Vantage, Sport, Brawn and Arctic. Exporters also list Hilo truck radials and radial OTR tyres up to 57 inch rims.
| Manufacturer | Xingyuan Tire Group Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dongying, Shandong, China |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Segments | PCR, SUV, light truck and van, winter, TBR, radial OTR |
| Passenger lines | Genesys XP1, Vantage XU1, Sport XV1, Brawn XC1, Arctic XS1 |
| Sister brands | Annaite, Amberstone, Anchee, Qiangwei, Guangda |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, DOT, ECE |
| Export markets | More than 100 countries, including the UK and Ireland |
Xingyuan Tire Group dates from 1994 and builds truck and bus radials, off-the-road radials and passenger car radials. A supplier profile for its Hong Kong arm gives a workforce above 5,000, including more than 680 engineers and technicians. It puts total assets at 5.8 billion yuan.
Passenger tyres were the last segment added. Tyrepress reported in 2019 that the group opened its Xinghongyuan passenger car radial plant in 2015. The same report ranked Xingyuan about 30th among the world's tyre makers. The same supplier profile describes Hilo as holding China Famous Brand status.
Passenger car and UHP. Genesys XP1 covers standard car sizes such as 205/70R14. Vantage XU1 is the low-profile summer line, sold in sizes such as 245/35ZR19 with an extra-load rating.
SUV, 4x4 and van. Sport XV1 serves SUVs and 4x4s on 15 to 17 inch rims. Brawn XC1 is the commercial van line in C-type sizes, including an 8 ply rated 235/65R16C. Arctic XS1 is the winter pattern.
Truck and bus (TBR). Chinese export listings show Hilo truck radials in 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5, 295/80R22.5, 315/70R22.5, 315/80R22.5 and 385/65R22.5, plus 8R22.5 to 10R22.5.
Radial OTR. Listed Hilo OTR sizes run from 14.00R24 and 17.5R25 loader and grader fitments to 29.5R29, 35/65R33, 27.00R49 and 40.00R57 mining sizes.
Related brands on this site: Annite, Amberstone, Anchee, Qiangwei and Guangda.
| Pattern | Position / vehicle | Application | Common sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesys XP1 | Passenger car | Summer, standard touring | 205/70R14 |
| Vantage XU1 | Passenger car | Summer, low profile UHP | 245/35ZR19 |
| Sport XV1 | SUV and 4x4 | Highway | 225/65R17, 225/70R17, 245/75R16, 255/70R15 |
| Brawn XC1 | Van and light truck | Commercial | 225/70R15C, 235/65R16C |
| Arctic XS1 | Passenger car | Winter | 195/60R16, 215/75R15 |
UK retailers describe Hilo as carrying ISO 9001, DOT and ECE approvals and as being distributed in more than 100 countries. EU label data is published for the range. Vantage XU1 245/35ZR19 is graded C for fuel and B for wet grip at 72 dB. Brawn XC1 235/65R16C is graded D and C at 71 dB.
Hilo passenger and van tyres are stocked by retailers in the UK and Ireland. US customs-based supplier data lists TBC as a key customer of the Xingyuan export company.
Hilo ships from Xingyuan's Shandong plants, with passenger sizes coming from the Xinghongyuan PCR plant opened in 2015. Annaite, Amberstone and Anchee are produced by the same group, so mixed-brand orders share one origin. Loading quantity, lead time and minimum order depend on your size mix. Use the enquiry form on this page for a current quotation.
Xingyuan Tire Group Co., Ltd, a Shandong tyre maker founded in 1994 that also owns the Annaite, Amberstone and Anchee brands.
Each line covers one vehicle type: Genesys XP1 for cars, Vantage XU1 for low-profile fitments and Sport XV1 for SUVs. Brawn XC1 is for vans and Arctic XS1 for winter.
Export listings show Hilo truck radials in common 22.5 and 24.5 inch sizes and radial OTR tyres from 24 inch up to 57 inch rims.
Vantage XU1 in 245/35ZR19 is rated C for fuel efficiency and B for wet grip. Sport XV1 in 225/65R17 carries the same C and B grades.
