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Industry UK: Watch Tesla Model 3 in snow: FWD vs RWD vs AWD comparison

UK: Watch Tesla Model 3 in snow: FWD vs RWD vs AWD comparison

The Performance version of the car was tested in the Track Mode with 100% rear, 100% front or 50/50 power distribution.
By Brian Potter 1m ago
Recalls Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport recalled because rear tyres could crack

Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport recalled because rear tyres could crack

Bugatti will keep replacing the rear tires until new ones are developed.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2022
Industry UK: Pandemic sees increase in fly-tipping of used car tyres

UK: Pandemic sees increase in fly-tipping of used car tyres

The number of fly-tipping incidents rose significantly in the north-west of England.
By James Fossdyke 23 December 2021
01:20 Safety Range Rover allegedly on snow tyres gets defeated by snowy hill

Range Rover allegedly on snow tyres gets defeated by snowy hill

Well that's embarrassing.
By Brian Potter 20 December 2021
08:55 Technology UK: AWD with all-season tyres or FWD on snows: which is better in winter?

UK: AWD with all-season tyres or FWD on snows: which is better in winter?

This test covers acceleration, braking, and turning.
By Brian Potter 01 December 2021
16:17 Technology UK: Summer vs all-season and winter tyre test in snow might surprise you

UK: Summer vs all-season and winter tyre test in snow might surprise you

These tyres all come from Michelin, but they aren't all equal.
By Brian Potter 25 November 2021
Technology Watch Goodyear testing Tesla Model 3 with airless tyres

Watch Goodyear testing Tesla Model 3 with airless tyres

The company develops an airless alternative for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles.
By Brian Potter 10 November 2021
EV Education Electric car tyres: All you need to know

Electric car tyres: All you need to know

Here's the details on EV-specific tyres.
By Brian Potter 08 November 2021
09:11 Technology UK: Are racing slicks better than track tyres on a typical street car?

UK: Are racing slicks better than track tyres on a typical street car?

All that grip means nothing if you can't use it.
By Brian Potter 15 October 2021
Concept Cars Citroen's Urban Collectif Concept revealed with spherical tyres

Citroen's Urban Collectif Concept revealed with spherical tyres

It moves like a computer mouse.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning Bridgestone readies for an electric future, will shift to EV tyres

Bridgestone readies for an electric future, will shift to EV tyres

The tyre maker is betting big on the industry's switch to EVs.
By Brian Potter 22 September 2021
15:49 Technology Watch a Mini Electric ride on Michelin Uptis airless tyres

Watch a Mini Electric ride on Michelin Uptis airless tyres

Target launch is relatively near considering the length of development.
By Jacob Oliva 20 September 2021
12:38 Green UK: Tyre comparison finds EV rubber to bring real-world advantages

UK: Tyre comparison finds EV rubber to bring real-world advantages

There's a good reason there are separate tires for EVs.
By Jacob Oliva 15 September 2021
Concept Cars Continental's new sustainable tyre concept revealed at Munich

Continental's new sustainable tyre concept revealed at Munich

The German brand aims to be the most progressive tire company by 2030.
By Jacob Oliva 13 September 2021
10:18 Supercars Bugatti Veyron owner goes for drive on original, 15-year-old tyres

Bugatti Veyron owner goes for drive on original, 15-year-old tyres

Somehow we think it will be okay.
By Christopher Smith 07 July 2021
13:20 Technology UK: This bonkers track tyre test is the most detailed we've ever seen

UK: This bonkers track tyre test is the most detailed we've ever seen

This is how you test tyres.
By Chris Okula 05 July 2021
24:06 Weird Can a wheel break the sound barrier in one piece?

Can a wheel break the sound barrier in one piece?

Here's the final sequel to the wheel spinning series.
By Jacob Oliva 21 June 2021
Range / Efficiency UK: Renault ZOE with Enso tyres sets new hypermiling record

UK: Renault ZOE with Enso tyres sets new hypermiling record

It was able to drive 475.4 miles (764.9 km), which is almost 12% more than a separate ZOE with OEM tyres fitted as standard.
By Mark Kane 11 June 2021
Industry Michelin unveils tyre that's nearly 50 percent sustainable

Michelin unveils tyre that's nearly 50 percent sustainable

Green is the new black.
By Graeme Jones 06 June 2021
16:35 Technology Original equipment vs aftermarket tyre test may surprise you

Original equipment vs aftermarket tyre test may surprise you

Same brand, same type of tyre, but very different results.
By Christopher Smith 31 May 2021
15:47 Weird Crazy tyre spinning experiment gets sequel that aims for the sound barrier

Crazy tyre spinning experiment gets sequel that aims for the sound barrier

No Ladas were hurt in the making of this film. Well, kinda.
By Adrian Padeanu 26 May 2021
12:13 Weird Making a proper DIY sprung wheel in the name of science

Making a proper DIY sprung wheel in the name of science

There's a reason we don't have spring wheels.
By Chris Okula 24 May 2021
17:37 Weird Snow tyre spinning at 385 mph will stretch your imagination

Snow tyre spinning at 385 mph will stretch your imagination

Weird things happen when a tyre goes over three times its rated speed.
By Christopher Smith 18 May 2021
Green Michelin will turn millions of plastic bottles into tyres

Michelin will turn millions of plastic bottles into tyres

Bibendum says, “reduce, reuse, recycle!”
By Dustin Wheelen 05 May 2021
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