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Goodwood Festival of Speed

Pirelli presents the tyres of the future at Goodwood

Pirelli presents the tyres of the future at Goodwood

Also announcing a new supply agreement with Jaguar-Land Rover

By Brian Potter 15 July 2024

What tyres for electric cars that go 300 km/h look like

What tyres for electric cars that go 300 km/h look like

Very similar to those of road cars, single-seater racing tyres hide their secret in a double mixture

By Brian Potter 23 April 2024

Here's the best all-season tyre you can buy right now

Here's the best all-season tyre you can buy right now

Michelin's CrossClimate 2 has been a dominating force for the last few years, but Pirelli and Continental are putting up a fight.

By Brian Potter 13 March 2024

Goodyear and ZF present a solution to prevent aquaplaning

Goodyear and ZF present a solution to prevent aquaplaning

The result of the combination of Goodyear Sightline and ZF cubiX, it explores new safety features and improves driving dynamics.

By Brian Potter 23 January 2024

14:33 Aftermarket / Tuning

Do you really need AWD or will winter tyres and FWD/RWD suffice?

Do you really need AWD or will winter tyres and FWD/RWD suffice?

The answer to this question is backed by science and the results might surprise you.

By Brian Potter 4 January 2024

FWD vs. RWD: here's which performs better in snow

FWD vs. RWD: here's which performs better in snow

Two cars with the same tyres go head-to-head in the same snowy environment. The only difference is which wheels are driven.

By Brian Silvestro 16 December 2023

00:50 Technology

This Hyundai wheel has a built-in snow chain that pops out

This Hyundai wheel has a built-in snow chain that pops out

How much would it cost though?

By Brian Potter 11 December 2023

13:15 Technology

Winter test shows chains and socks aren't as good as snow tyres

Winter test shows chains and socks aren't as good as snow tyres

Plastic anti-skid snow tyes are essentially worthless.

By Christopher Smith 9 December 2023

Curiosity and Wondering

Pirelli Calendar 2024: A festival of colour and 50 years of history

Pirelli Calendar 2024: A festival of colour and 50 years of history

Black Africa is the theme of the Pirelli 2024 calendar, called Timeless, by photographer Prince Gyasi.

By Brian Potter 30 November 2023

10:09 Buying Tips

Wide versus narrow winter tyres: It doesn't really matter which you choose

Wide versus narrow winter tyres: It doesn't really matter which you choose

The general consensus is you should go narrower for your winter tyres, but real-world testing shows it doesn't really matter.

By Brian Potter 20 November 2023

F1 tracks not tyres key to more exciting sprints, says Pirelli

F1 tracks not tyres key to more exciting sprints, says Pirelli

F1 tyre supplier Pirelli thinks choosing the right tracks, rather than tinkering with the format, is key to delivering exciting sprint races.

By Jonathan Noble 12 November 2023

F1 tyre saving: What is it, how is it done and why do drivers do it?

F1 tyre saving: What is it, how is it done and why do drivers do it?

Tyre saving can be a big topic in Formula 1, but what is it, why do drivers do it and how do they save their tyres? Find out everything here.

By Sponsored 20 October 2023

Why paying attention to tyre pressures pays off

Why paying attention to tyre pressures pays off

Naomi Schiff is working with Esso and KwikFit to help raise awareness of the issues.

By Sponsored 19 October 2023

17:19 Technology

SUV winter tyre test shows why AWD doesn't help with turns and stops

SUV winter tyre test shows why AWD doesn't help with turns and stops

Michelin, Continental, and Nokian are evaluated against six other brands for grip in snow, water, and dry conditions.

By Christopher Smith 15 October 2023

14:30 Technology

See 11 winter tyres show how they handle chilly weather and snow

See 11 winter tyres show how they handle chilly weather and snow

An all-season and a summer tyre are also in the test to show how much of a difference winter rubber provides.

By Brian Potter 4 October 2023

Pirelli P Zero E tyre review: The latest tyre tech with F1 inspirations

EV-only rubber with 55% bio-based and recycled materials.

By Tom Jeffries 29 September 2023

18:53 Technology

Tyre test highlights differences between high-performance road and race rubber

Tyre test highlights differences between high-performance road and race rubber

The new Bridgestone Potenza Race tyre faces off against the Potenza Sport and Potenza RE-71RS.

By Brian Potter 1 September 2023

Latest Tesla Cybertruck photos reveal new tyre size

Latest Tesla Cybertruck photos reveal new tyre size

A set of images posted on Instagram confirms Tesla is testing more than one tyre size for the Cybertruck.

By Brian Potter 11 August 2023

00:46 Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla cam catches Triumph TR7 tyre blowout and crash on highway

Tesla cam catches Triumph TR7 tyre blowout and crash on highway

The driver was reportedly okay after this dramatic, scary spinout caused by an exploding rear tyre.

By Brian Potter 10 August 2023

Why Aston and McLaren are testing F1 Pirellis that may never race

Why Aston and McLaren are testing F1 Pirellis that may never race

The Aston Martin and McLaren F1 teams are testing for Pirelli at Spa this week, but the tyres that they are running may never be raced.

By Adam Cooper 2 August 2023

02:54 Technology

Upcoming Aston Martin EV will use Pirelli Cyber Tyres

Upcoming Aston Martin EV will use Pirelli Cyber Tyres

Sensors in the tyres can communicate with the vehicle's computers to provide data for adjusting the suspension or braking assist.

By Chris Bruce 16 July 2023

16:06 Technology

Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 challenges Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 challenges Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

It's a battle on both road and track to determine the best ultra high-performance summer tyre.

By Brian Potter 10 July 2023

Pirelli debuts new P Zero Trofeo RS as its highest performance road tyre

Pirelli debuts new P Zero Trofeo RS as its highest performance road tyre

Designed as original equipment for the Pagani Utopia, the new tyre can be customised for different performance cars.

By Mark Webb 9 July 2023

23:35 Technology

Tyre test compares brands on wet/dry grip, wear, and environmental impact

Tyre test compares brands on wet/dry grip, wear, and environmental impact

Performance tyres from Michelin, Goodyear, Yokohama, Continental, Hankook, and Bridgestone face off in this comprehensive comparo.

By Brian Potter 22 May 2023

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