TYRE CARTEL
Illegal price fixing by major tire manufacturers
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To process your claim, we only need your
INVOICES FOR TIRE PURCHASES
FROM 2016 TO 2025
THE FACTS
As was announced in January 2024, the major tire manufacturers colluded in a cartel between 2016 and January 2024 to fix prices – to the detriment of customers. Initial searches have already been carried out, and some manufacturers have more or less admitted to the allegations.
Following investigations by antitrust authorities in Europe and the US, involving extensive and multiple searches of premises, the cartel offenders have already indicated their willingness to cooperate with the authorities. All prominent tire manufacturers are represented: Goodyear in the US and the EU, Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, and Nokian Tyres—as well as some “unknown” companies in Europe and others.
Heavy fines are threatened – amounting to up to 10 percent of global turnover.
We will examine the situation for you and calculate your compensation. Secure your compensation!
CURRENT LEGAL SITUATION
The claims in this antitrust case against the tire manufacturers are valid. The EU Commission has conducted corresponding searches and unannounced inspections at the premises of tire manufacturers and consulting firms in 27 EU member states.
Some manufacturers have more or less admitted to the allegations and collusion. All prominent tire manufacturers are represented: Goodyear in the US and the EU, Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, Nokian, and Pirelli in Europe, and others.
As experience with similar cases (e.g., the truck cartel) shows, not only are fines imposed on the manufacturers, but every customer is also entitled to claim compensation for the excess amounts paid. With our help, you can now claim this compensation without any great effort or risk!
Numerous buyers will be seeking correspondingly high claims for damages. Extensive investigations into long-standing cartels have concluded that the average damage amounts to 15% of the purchase price. However, compensation payments for customers are best enforced in bundled lawsuits by competent lawyers.
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YOUR CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
‣ Period covered: 2016 to mid-2025
‣ New purchases from manufacturers Goodyear, Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin, Nokian Tyres, as well as their secondary brands and other parties involved
‣ Spare tires for your trucks, trailers, buses, vans, cars, construction machinery, tractors, etc.
‣ Valid for all tires purchased in the EU
If these facts apply to you, then
‣ You have definitely paid too much, because the manufacturers have agreed on the prices.
‣ You are entitled to damages
REVIEW OF YOUR CLAIMS
‣ We work with you to determine the relevant data from your invoices.
‣ Checking the data for completeness and forwarding it to the antitrust law firm that will file a lawsuit on your behalf
‣ We are your point of contact for all questions relating to compensation.
We help affected companies obtain justice.
EXAMPLE OF DAMAGES – ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
According to the current state of the investigation, it is expected that
compensation of 10-15% of the purchase price plus interest.
That may not sound like much at first, but with a large number of vehicles, high mileage, and numerous tire changes,
considerable sums can accumulate between 2016 and 2025.
Example:
10 trucks + trailers = 120 tires at €500 each = €60,000 purchase price
15% compensation:
€9,000 plus interest for one set of tires/per change
CRITERIA FOR YOUR CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
‣ Replacement purchases of new tires of all brands (current status) for trucks, trailers, buses, vans, passenger cars, construction machinery, special vehicles, and tractors
‣ Acquisition data: from January 1, 2016 – mid-2025
‣ Availability of invoices for the purchase of tires (from your accounting department)
‣ Purchase in the European Economic Area
CLAIMS CAN BE MADE BY:
‣ Transport companies and fleet operators
‣ Leasing and vehicle rental companies
‣ Repair shops and tire dealers
‣ Agricultural contractors, construction companies, recycling companies, and others
100% FREE OF CHARGE AND WITHOUT RISK
Even without legal expenses insurance, you can still get justice. The litigation financier (PKF) assumes the entire risk of the proceedings:
‣ PKF pays the court and attorney fees
‣ assumes the proportionate costs for expert opinions
‣ also pays the opposing lawyer
‣ assumes the risk in the event of a loss
If we are successful, we receive a share of the amount awarded.
Thanks to our long-standing cooperation with renowned antitrust law firms and financially strong litigation funders, we can guarantee sound and successful representation of our clients’ claims.
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LATEST NEWS ON THE LEGAL SITUATION
‣ In this case, the injured party can choose the defendant. Each individual perpetrator is liable for the entire damage, including purchases from another manufacturer. This means that you can also go to court in a country that offers more advantages in terms of calculating damages.
‣ In the freight forwarding, car rental, and fleet operator sectors, the amounts of damages will be substantial. Extensive investigations into long-standing cartels have concluded that the average damage amounts to 15% of the purchase price. The perpetrators are financially strong, and case law against cartel offenders is very favorable for injured parties. Therefore, legal action is advisable.
‣ Companies are advised to assert these claims and to choose litigation financing with competent lawyers.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE…
‣How long would proceedings take?
The European Commission is expected to impose fines on tire manufacturers in 2026. As there have been many judgments on claims for damages due to antitrust violations in recent years, it can be assumed that the antitrust offenders will be convicted more quickly. Many questions, such as the amount of damages, have already been clarified, which strengthens the position of the injured parties.
‣ According to recent press reports, tire manufacturers are also the focus of investigations by the Turkish competition authority. The authority has launched investigations into all 17 companies involved in the tire cartel in Turkey.
‣ Bridgestone already fined over €300 million in 2014 for price fixing for rubber products in the US
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Tyre manufacturers’ cartel under scrutiny. Preparations for class actions begin
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Klagevorbereitung/Prüfung von Ansprüchen gegen vermeintliches Reifenkartell
Seit vergangenem Jahr wird in der EU wegen des Verdachtes auf Preisabsprachen gegen die Reifenhersteller Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian Tyres und Pirelli ermittelt.
Reifenkartell kommt vor Gericht
Illegale Preisabsprachen, unter anderem auch bei Lkw-Reifen, könnten für sechs Reifenhersteller teuer werden. Transportunternehmen, Rechtsdienstleister und Kanzleien bereiten sich auf Schadenersatzprozesse vor.
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