Budd–Michelin rubber-tired rail cars remained obscure in comparison with other competitors for the title, such as the "Pioneer Zephyr" and Union Pacific's M-10000. Rubber-tired rail cars achieved greater success in France, and similar rubber-tired subway cars have been adopted in Canada and Mexico as well as on numerous systems in Europe. During the 1920s, the American Budd Company, at the time a relatively obscure auto-frame supplier, developed an extensive working relationship with the French firm Michelin, which was best known for its tires. In 1929, Michelin built its first rail car, and by 1932 nine of its cars were in operating service, all of
GRI Tires and Construction Tires. Both these types are often used for vehicles that perform heavy industrial work . Off the road tires produced by GRI are more durable tires built for surfaces such as sand, gravel, mud, rock and other off-road terrain. • 2002 – GRI introduces GLOBESTAR a standard solid tire to the market which runs with reduced heat build-up • 2003 – GRI opens its first off-shore sales offices in United States and France • 2008 – Introduces ULTIMATE XT, a premium-plus solid tire which consists of high abrasion resistance and tensile strength • 2008 – Launches THE PERFORMER,