About MRF

An enterprise that started as a toy balloon maker in 1946 in South India quickly grew to become
one of India's biggest and respected companies. Renowned for product superiority and
innovation, MRF continues to be the leading tyre-maker in India.

History

1946

A young entrepreneur, K. M. Mammen Mappillai, opened a small toy balloon manufacturing unit in a
shed at Tiruvottiyur, Madras (now Chennai).

1949

Although the factory was just a small shed without any machines, a variety of products, ranging from
balloons and latex-cast squeaking toys to industrial gloves and contraceptives, were produced

During this time, MRF established its first office at 334, Thambu Chetty Street, Madras (now Chennai),
Tamil Nadu, India.

1967

MRF became the first Indian company to export tyres to USA - the very birthplace of tyre technology.

1970

MRF inaugurates its Kottayam unit

1971

MRF opens its factory in Goa

1987

MRF crossed the INR three billion mark and also became the No. 1 tyre company in India. MRF Legend,
the premium nylon car tyre was introduced.
1988

The MRF Pace Foundation was set up, with international pace bowler, Dennis Lillee as its Director. Not
long thereafter, pace bowlers trained at the Foundation were selected for the Indian Cricket Team.

1989

1989, MRF was the clear market leader in every tyre segment. Once again, in recognition of excellence,
MRF was awarded the Visvesvaraya Award for the Best Business House in South India.

Awards and Achievements

J D POWER ASIA
TNSMRF voted the "Most
PACIFICMRF won the award for
Trusted" CAPEXILMRF won the award
customer
Tyre company in India by for exports.
satisfaction not once but 6 times
TNS 2006 global CSR study.
in the last 7 years.

 
The MRF Design Process
The Design process at MRF starts from the customer - inputs from individual customers are
compiled by marketing and given to Corporate Technical MRF's R&D and Product Development
Division or vehicle specific requirements are received from the OE customer.

MRF's team of 300 engineers and scientists gives MRF its enormous strength in product design.
Requirements received, a team now works on converting the customer input into a Design
Concept.

MRF uses cutting - edge technologies in predictive testing and design validation before it leaves
the drawing board. These advances have significantly brought down the time to market for new
designs.

Advanced raw materials are tested and approved in our NABL accredited laboratories. MRF
works closely with global suppliers in using the latest developments in materials across the
globe. Our laboratories which have the very latest in testing equipment closely monitor the
quality of the material going into our tyres at the time of approval and regularly after that.

The prototypes for verification and validation testing are manufactured in one of MRF's 6
factories all of which are TS 16949/ISO 9001 certified. The tyres then go through testing for
confirming the architecture and a series of indoor testing to ensure that they meet MRF's tight
standards and also those required by the OEM or by any of the national standards like
BIS/JIS/ETRTO/T&RA.

Tyres are now handed over to the Vehicle Dynamics Group, who now validates the design on the
vehicle. These tests are done at the test track in a series of manoeuvres at various speeds, pushing
the tyres to the limits of its capabilities.

MRF also tests tyres on fleets across the country to ensure that the tyres have endured
successfully all the types of roads on which our customers travel daily. Race Tracks and Indian
Roads are our laboratories.

Only after this do we give any tyres to the customer - all global players manufacturing a global
class of vehicles. MRF has been designing tyres this class of vehicles for more than a decade
now. MRF tyres have met the demanding requirements of these vehicles, backed by an R&D
team which is completely in-house and self reliant
Sales Network
North, South, East, West

Manufacturing Units
Medak, Goa, Arkonam,kottayam,Puducherry,Triuvottiyur

Products
MRF is the leading manufacturer of tyres in almost all segments.

Being driven by technology and product innovation, every tyre that comes out is of the highest
standards and tested to weather the toughest conditions take on any road.

MRF has diverse business interests which also include Pretreads, Paint and Coats and Toys.

1) Passenger car
Raidal tyres
1)wanderer
Features

Computer generated tread block sequence and structure profile

Cut resistant tread compounds ensure superior performance on rough/off-road conditions

Specially designed for Sports Utility Vehicles

Benefits

Multi layered reinforced steel belt package with N-66 ply enhances performance in all terrains

Bold sidewall graphics to give your vehicle a distinctive look

Multi layer hi-modulus carcass and sidewall for superior driving experience

Available sizes
  215/75R15 WANDERER TT TL
 • 235/75R15 WANDERER TT
 • 235/70R16 WANDERER TL

 • 255/65R16 WANDERER TL

2.ZVTS

Features

Carcass incorporates supple sidewalls

Deeper tread grooves in an optimized tread design

Tread design features higher sipe density and computerized tread pitch sequence

Premium all-season tread compound

Benefits

Supple sidewalls for comfort and reliability

Outstanding traction and responsive braking capability

Optimum traction and a smooth, quite ride

Special polymer compound provides long-term even tread wear

Available sizes

  145/80R1274S ZVTS TL
 • 155/70R13 ZVTS TL
 • 155/80R13 ZVTS TL
 • 165/65R13 ZVTS TL
 • 165/80R13 ZVTS TL
 • 165/80R13 ZVTS TL
 • 175/65R1482T ZVTS HTL
 • 175/70R13 ZVTS TL
 • 175/70R1484T ZVTS YTL
 • 185/60R14 ZVTS TL
 • 185/65R1384H ZVTS TL
 • 185/70R14 ZVTS TL
 • 145/70R12 ZVTS TT
 • 145/70R13 ZVTS
 • 145/70R1371S ZVTS MTT
 • 145/80R12 ZVTS
 • 145/80R13 ZVTS
 • 155/70R13 ZVTS TT
 • 155/80R13 ZVTS
 • 165/65R13 ZVTS TT
 • 165/80R13 ZVTS TT
 • 165/80R14 ZVTS
 • 165/80R15 ZVTS
 • 175/65R14 ZVTS TT
 • 175/65R1482T ZVTS FTT
 • 175/70R13 ZVTS
 • 175/70R1382T ZVTS
 • 175/70R1382S ZVTS TT
 • 175/70R1484T ZVTS
 • 175/80R13 ZVTS
 • 185/60R1482H ZVTS
 • 185/70R14 ZVTS TT
 • 185/70R1386T ZVTS
 • 185/70R1386TZVTSTT
 • 205/60R1387H ZVTS

 • LT175R14 ZVTS 96/94Q

3)ZGP

Features

Bold block tread pattern

All-terrain tread compound

Benefits

Excellent even on rugged terrains

Enhanced breaking and stability

Available sizes:

 • 205/70R1498S ZGP TT
 • 215/75R15 ZGP
 • 235/70R16 ZGP TT
 • 255/70R15 ZGP TT
 • LT235/75R15 ZGP

4)ZGT

Features

Futuristic design

Bold block tread pattern

Sporty looks

Benefits

Excellent Traction

Quick Handling Response

Available Sizes :

 • 195/80R15 ZGT
 • 195R15LT ZGT 8PR
5)ZCC

Features

Futuristic appearance

Unique tread compound

Dynamic contour

Benefits

Bold and imposing block design gives the car the designer look

Excellent mileage and low rolling resistance

Excellent grip while cornering

Superior wet traction channelling water away from tread contact path

Improves fuel efficiency and greater driving comfort

Available Sizes :

 • 155/80R1379S ZCC TL
 • 145/70R12 ZCC YTL
 • 155/80R13 ZCC SBR

6)ZVRL

Features

Aggressive block pattern

Computerised tread pitch sequence

Benefits

Good for On/Off Conditions

Quiter Ride
Available Sizes :

 • 245/70R16111S ZVRL TL
 • 265/70R15112S ZVRL TL

7)ZEC

Features

Lower rolling resistance

Lower tyre weight

Premium all-season tread compound

Computerised tread pattern design

Small tread blocks

Four rib pattern

Carefully balanced design

Benefits

Better fuel efficiency

Resulting in lower unsprung weight and less strain on suspension

Special polymer compound provides long-term even tread wear

Quieter ride

Better ride comfort and lower noise

For improved handling with specially developed pattern stiffness ratio

All round performance including adequate tyre life

Available Sizes :

 • 135/70R1265L ZEC TL
 • 155/65R1271S ZEC TL
 • 155/80R1379T ZEC TL