Building East Africa’s Future in Tire Manufacturing & Retreading
Stone Tires is developing a modern tire manufacturing and retreading operation designed to serve Tanzania, Burundi, and the wider East African and COMESA markets with reliable, cost-effective, and quality-focused tire solutions.
From passenger vehicles to commercial fleets and heavy-duty transport, our goal is to provide dependable tires, professional retreading services, and sustainable solutions that keep businesses and communities moving.
Our vision is to strengthen regional manufacturing capacity while reducing dependence on imported tires and providing motorists, transporters, logistics companies, fleet operators, and institutions with affordable and dependable tire solutions.
Our integrated model combines:
- New tire manufacturing
- Hot and cold tire retreading
- Quality inspection and testing
- Regional distribution
- After-sales support
- Sustainable tire and rubber management
Overview
A modern tire manufacturing facility producing premium quality tires meeting international standards for the regional and global markets.
- Modern tire manufacturing
- International quality standards
- Diverse tire portfolio
- Regional distribution network
- Advanced technology
- Competitive pricing
The Challenge We Are Solving
A Market Ready for a Strong Regional Solution
Africa remains heavily dependent on imported tires, while transporters and fleet operators continue to face high purchasing and logistics costs.
The Stone Tires business plan identifies several key market challenges:
- Approximately 95% of tires in Africa are imported
- High tire costs for transporters and fleet operators
- Limited regional tire-manufacturing capacity
- Availability of low-quality imported products
- High replacement costs for commercial and heavy-duty tires
- Limited sustainable solutions for used tires and waste rubber
Stone Tires aims to address these challenges through local production, professional retreading, efficient regional distribution, and modern quality-control systems.
Key Metrics
US$70M
Estimated Project Value
5
Tire Categories
PCR–OTR
Product Range
Developing
Production-line Status
Our Solutions
Tires Designed for Every Journey
Stone Tires plans to manufacture a diversified portfolio covering major vehicle categories across the regional market.
Passenger Car Tires - PCR
Reliable tires designed for passenger cars, everyday mobility, comfort, safety, and dependable road performance.
Light Truck Tires - LTR
Durable tire solutions designed for vans, pickups, delivery vehicles, and light commercial transport.
Truck & Bus Radial Tires - TBR
Heavy-duty tire solutions intended for trucking, logistics, transport companies, buses, and commercial fleet operations.
Operations & Services
Manufacturing
State-of-the-art tire production facilities using advanced technology.
Quality Assurance
Rigorous testing and quality control meeting international standards.
Distribution
Comprehensive distribution network across East and Central Africa.
Customer Service
Professional sales and technical support for all customer segments.
Stone Tires aims to combine regional proximity, efficient production, competitive pricing, quality assurance, and professional retreading services.
Regional production can reduce long import lead times and improve availability for customers.
Local and regional production is intended to reduce costs associated with overseas shipping and imported tire landing costs.
Stone Tires plans to work directly with fleet operators, logistics companies, institutions, and government organizations.
Integrated retreading gives commercial customers an additional way to manage tire costs throughout the tire lifecycle.
The project proposes ISO-oriented quality systems together with modern inspection and testing technologies.
USD 70 Million
Project Value
Future Vision
Stone Tires aims to become the leading tire manufacturer in East and Central Africa, expanding production capacity and product portfolio while maintaining world-class quality and customer service.
Operating Regions:
- Tanzania
- Kenya
- Uganda