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05:27 Celebrity / Entertainment See pro drifters atomise Toyota Supra tyres in H.O.R.S.E challenge

See pro drifters atomise Toyota Supra tyres in H.O.R.S.E challenge

The only loser is the guy who has to pay for all the rubber.
By Christopher Smith Aug 16, 2019
11:12 Safety Shocking video shows the danger of mixing cheap and expensive tyres

Shocking video shows the danger of mixing cheap and expensive tyres

Even at normal speeds, this BMW M2 experiences catastrophic lift-throttle oversteer with budget tyres on the back.
By Christopher Smith Aug 16, 2019
Green Eco-friendly tyre-based asphalt trialled on M1 near Leicester

Eco-friendly tyre-based asphalt trialled on M1 near Leicester

The new surface contains up to 750 old tyres per kilometre.
By James Fossdyke Aug 08, 2019
00:38 Crashes / Wrecks See a tipper lorry tyre roll down motorway and destroy a Jeep

See a tipper lorry tyre roll down motorway and destroy a Jeep

The video is frightening to watch.
By Anthony Alaniz Jul 29, 2019
Motorsport.com F1 set to abandon high-degradation tyres for 2021

F1 set to abandon high-degradation tyres for 2021

Formula 1 looks set to abandon high-degradation tyres from 2021, with series chiefs admitting the sport was wrong to head in such a direction.
By Jonathan Noble Jul 19, 2019
01:08 Motorsport.com Watch Red Bull set record F1 pit stop in just 1.91 seconds

Watch Red Bull set record F1 pit stop in just 1.91 seconds

Blink and you'll miss it.
By Chris Bruce Jul 17, 2019
Government Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions

Government wants car industry to tackle brake and tyre emissions

Brake, tyre and road wear are set to make up 10 percent of UK fine particulate matter emissions by 2030.
By James Fossdyke Jul 12, 2019
Safety Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Government considering ban on older tyres for large vehicles

Proposals suggest banning tyres more than nine years old from use on HGVs and buses.
By James Fossdyke Jun 24, 2019
Motorsport.com F1 should have experimental tyres like MotoGP - Grosjean

F1 should have experimental tyres like MotoGP - Grosjean

Formula 1 should take inspiration from MotoGP and have an experimental tyre compound that changes throughout the season, reckons Romain Grosjean.
By Scott Mitchell Jun 20, 2019
Safety

'Dangerous' used tyres put lives at risk, councils warn

Motorists are being urged to check used tyres over before they buy.
By James Fossdyke May 20, 2019
Motorsport.com F1

F1 'short of tyres' for four-segment qualifying

Formula 1 teams remain sceptical that the idea of a Q4 qualifying session next year will work unless they are given extra tyres by Pirelli.
By Jonathan Noble Apr 08, 2019
Safety One in eight drivers would buy

One in eight drivers would buy 'safety risk' part-worn tyres

One in five has bought second-hand tyres in the past, despite safety warnings.
By James Fossdyke Apr 04, 2019
11:32 Technology Here’s what those numbers and letters on a tyre sidewall mean

Here’s what those numbers and letters on a tyre sidewall mean

Learn how to "read" tyres.
By Anthony Karr Mar 29, 2019
06:38 Weird Can 25,000 rubber bands be used as a tyre? Russia finds out

Can 25,000 rubber bands be used as a tyre? Russia finds out

Can you replace one type of rubber with another? Sort of.
By Cam VanDerHorst Mar 13, 2019
03:16 Geneva Motor Show Goodyear Aero Tiltrotor tyre concept doesn

Goodyear Aero Tiltrotor tyre concept doesn't need roads

Among all the neat concepts at the Geneva Motor Show, this could be the coolest.
By Christopher Smith Mar 06, 2019
09:50 Technology Video proves winter tyres vastly superior to all-seasons in snow

Video proves winter tyres vastly superior to all-seasons in snow

Acceleration is pretty close, but stopping and turning are important, too.
By Christopher Smith Feb 24, 2019
02:13 Motorsport.com Why is Porsche selling vinyl records made from 919 hybrid’s tyres?

Why is Porsche selling vinyl records made from 919 hybrid’s tyres?

The last set of tyres from the 2017 Le Mans win were used to make vinyl records.
By Cam VanDerHorst Feb 19, 2019
Motorsport.com Pirelli

Pirelli's reveals shiny tyres for 2019

Pirelli's Formula 1 tyres will have a shiny new look in 2019 as the result of a new production method being used to help get rid of imperfections.
By Jonathan Noble Feb 18, 2019
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