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Safety 12 tyre brands for everyday use tested in detailed video review

12 tyre brands for everyday use tested in detailed video review

Grip isn’t everything.
By Matthew Crisara 06 August 2020
08:43 Weird Video from inside a rolling tyre looks like an Anaconda's throat

Video from inside a rolling tyre looks like an Anaconda's throat

Things we won't see without the invention of action cameras.
By Jacob Oliva 03 August 2020
Technology Tyre torture test: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pirelli and Goodyear

Tyre torture test: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pirelli and Goodyear

Which hardcore track tyre is the best?
By Christopher Smith 24 July 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Safety Insurer warns number of unsafe vehicles may 'surge' after lockdown

Insurer warns number of unsafe vehicles may 'surge' after lockdown

Aviva says most drivers did not even check tyres or oil before setting off after lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 10 July 2020
Motorsport.com F1 could mix up tyre compounds to spice up double-headers

F1 could mix up tyre compounds to spice up double-headers

Formula 1 could mix up tyre compounds between double-header events in order to liven up the second race of the weekend.
By Adam Cooper 06 June 2020
Official New Pirelli tyre auto-adjusts to temperature, driving conditions

New Pirelli tyre auto-adjusts to temperature, driving conditions

Plus a number of other improvements that come with a new tire.
By Jacob Oliva 31 May 2020
Motorsport.com My job in F1: Pirelli race engineer

My job in F1: Pirelli race engineer

There are people you don't see on TV, but who help the F1 circus to deliver the show. In this series, Motorsport.com looks at some of the unseen but important figures from the sport. Here is the story of Manuel Munoz, the chief race engineer for Pirelli.
By Oleg Karpov 21 May 2020
General Kwik Fit will give away tyres to more than 60 frontline workers

Kwik Fit will give away tyres to more than 60 frontline workers

It's part of a campaign to "recognise community heroes".
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2020
07:52 Safety Video shares top tips to keep your tyres happy during quarantine

Video shares top tips to keep your tyres happy during quarantine

Flat-spotting can become an issue quicker than most people realise.
By Brian Potter 15 April 2020
Safety Drivers urged to keep checking tyres, despite freeze on MOT testing

Drivers urged to keep checking tyres, despite freeze on MOT testing

TyreSafe says MOT exemption doesn't mean safety rules are suspended.
By James Fossdyke 02 April 2020
Safety Take care of your tyres, despite the coronavirus lockdown

Take care of your tyres, despite the coronavirus lockdown

Falken has come up with a list of handy pointers.
By Dominik Wilde 30 March 2020
01:41 Safety BMW teaches you how to mount snow chains

BMW teaches you how to mount snow chains

It's snowing in many countries. Be prepared.
By Anthony Karr 25 March 2020
Manufacturing / Production Pirelli temporarily closes UK factories

Pirelli temporarily closes UK factories

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the tyre company to suspend manufacturing operations.
By Dominik Wilde 24 March 2020
General Mobile tyre-fitting appointments spike as drivers self-isolate

Mobile tyre-fitting appointments spike as drivers self-isolate

Kwik Fit is upping its stock levels to meet demand.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning Vauxhall launches new online tyre service for all makes and models

Vauxhall launches new online tyre service for all makes and models

And you don't even need a Vauxhall to use it.
By James Fossdyke 11 March 2020
Green Tyre wear pollution 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions

Tyre wear pollution 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions

And yet it remains unregulated.
By Dominik Wilde 09 March 2020
09:04 Supercars Can a Porsche 911 on snow tyres carve corners at a race track?

Can a Porsche 911 on snow tyres carve corners at a race track?

Better winter traction doesn't have to mean a squishy ride when the roads are clear.
By Christopher Smith 10 January 2020
Motorsport.com Pirelli elected WRC tyre supplier from 2021

Pirelli elected WRC tyre supplier from 2021

Pirelli has been selected as the control tyre supplier to the World Rally Championship from 2021, ending Michelin's strong run at the top level of the WRC.
By David Evans 21 December 2019
05:36 Technology Here’s the difference between friction and studded winter tyres

Here’s the difference between friction and studded winter tyres

Also, what's the difference between Nordic and standard winter rubber?
By Anthony Karr 13 December 2019
Motorsport.com F1 teams unanimously reject 2020 tyre spec

F1 teams unanimously reject 2020 tyre spec

Formula 1 will stick with 2019-specification Pirelli rubber next year, after teams unanimously voted to reject the new tyres that were being prepared for 2020.
By Valentin Khorounzhiy 11 December 2019
Design Audi says wheels larger than 23 inches 'make no sense'

Audi says wheels larger than 23 inches 'make no sense'

Cars aren't going to get bigger anyway.
By Jacob Oliva 09 December 2019
Technology Pirelli just announced a tyre that connects to the Internet

Pirelli just announced a tyre that connects to the Internet

It won’t read you the daily news but it will keep you safe.
By Matthew Crisara 07 December 2019
09:43 Safety Video shows differences between cheap and expensive snow tyres

Video shows differences between cheap and expensive snow tyres

You get what you pay for.
By Christopher Smith 14 November 2019
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