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FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025

FIA launches F1 tyre supply tender from 2025

The supply deal will potentially last for four seasons.

By Matt Kew 21 March 2023

Tyre technology getting boost from electric vehicle development

Tyre technology getting boost from electric vehicle development

Factors such as weight, efficiency, and fewer service visits for EVs are leading tyre manufacturers to create new monitoring methods.

By Brian Potter 16 March 2023

Goodyear introduces its first EV-ready tyre for higher weight fleets

Goodyear introduces its first EV-ready tyre for higher weight fleets

The Goodyear RangeMax RSD EV promises to deliver a lower rolling resistance for regional fleets.

By Brian Potter 07 March 2023

See which of 13 popular summer tyres perform best in comparison video

See which of 13 popular summer tyres perform best in comparison video

There's a clear winner in the series of tests that aim to identify which one offers the best overall performance.

By Jacob Oliva 26 February 2023

BMW i4 M50 now comes with EV-specific Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres

BMW i4 M50 now comes with EV-specific Pirelli P Zero Elect tyres

Pirelli says these new performance tires for electric vehicles makes the most what the i4 M50 has to offer.

By Brian Potter 26 January 2023

08:21 Motorsport.com

Studded tyre comparo shows unbelievable ice grip with WRC rally tyres

Studded tyre comparo shows unbelievable ice grip with WRC rally tyres

The £2,000 Pirelli SottoZero WRC tyres are skinny, but they hold through slick corners like a boss.

By Brian Potter 29 December 2022

Used premium tyres tested against new budget brand may surprise you

A worn set of Michelin CrossClimate 2 all-season tires still bring impressive grip on dry, wet, and snowy roads.

By Brian Potter 07 December 2022

Avon Tyres to close its last UK factory in Melksham

Avon Tyres to close its last UK factory in Melksham

Cooper Tires is closing its last UK location citing challenges in the current business environment.

By Brian Potter 05 December 2022

Michelin tyre test compares Pilot Sport 4S with all-season and snow tyres

Michelin tyre test compares Pilot Sport 4S with all-season and snow tyres

The AllSeason 4, CrossClimate, and X-Ice tyres face the 4S in snow, wet, and dry conditions.

By Brian Potter 24 November 2022

Tesla Model 3 Performance loses to snow storm with summer tyres

Tesla Model 3 Performance loses to snow storm with summer tyres

This Model 3 owner was caught in an unexpected storm, which was a scary experience on summer tires. It's high time for snow tires.

By Brian Potter 21 November 2022

F1 rules banning tyre warmers must not exceed car development, says Shovlin

F1 rules banning tyre warmers must not exceed car development, says Shovlin

Plans are to ban tyre blankets from 2024.

By Jonathan Noble 10 November 2022

Verstappen expects “a lot of crashes” when F1 ditches tyre blankets

Verstappen expects “a lot of crashes” when F1 ditches tyre blankets

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen expects there to be “a lot of crashes” when the series bans tyre blankets from 2024.

By Lewis Duncan 29 October 2022

00:42 Crashes / Wrecks

Nailed It: Over 30 cars get flat tyres from road debris

Nailed It: Over 30 cars get flat tyres from road debris

Officials said that the incident doesn't appear to be intentional.

By Brian Potter 20 October 2022

Extreme winter tyre test compares studless ice tyres in all conditions

Extreme winter tyre test compares studless ice tyres in all conditions

Ice tyres with studs and moderate winter tyres are also evaluated for comparison.

By Brian Potter 11 October 2022

19:58 Technology

All-terrain tyre tests thoroughly evaluates performance on and off road

All-terrain tyre tests thoroughly evaluates performance on and off road

Nine brands including BFGoodrich, Firestone, and Goodyear are subjected to pavement, dirt, and gravel conditions.

By Brian Potter 09 September 2022

Cadillac Celestiq spied riding on Michelin Pilot Sport tyres

Cadillac Celestiq spied riding on Michelin Pilot Sport tyres

Those tires suggest the Celestiq could pack quite a punch from its electric powertrain.

By Brian Potter 26 August 2022

12:42 Technology

UK: Porsche 911 answers the question of whether bigger (tyres) is better

UK: Porsche 911 answers the question of whether bigger (tyres) is better

On the track, there's a noticeable difference.

By Brian Potter 09 August 2022

Goodyear developing airless tyres for new moon rover

Goodyear developing airless tyres for new moon rover

Lockheed Martin and General Motors are also working on the new lunar rover.

By Brian Potter 28 July 2022

Yes, there's a Guinness world record for changing tyre on a moving car

Yes, there's a Guinness world record for changing tyre on a moving car

The new record stands at 1 minute 17.64 seconds. Think you can do better?

By Brian Potter 21 July 2022

09:08 Range / Efficiency

UK: Tyres with low rolling resistance help fuel mileage, hurt wet traction

UK: Tyres with low rolling resistance help fuel mileage, hurt wet traction

Tyre Reviews looks at ways to improve fuel economy with tyre choice.

By Brian Potter 19 July 2022

UK: Tyres cause more than 41,000 breakdowns on motorways and A-roads

UK: Tyres cause more than 41,000 breakdowns on motorways and A-roads

Drivers are being urged to check their tyres at one of the busiest times of year for breakdowns.

By James Fossdyke 14 July 2022

Sailun sets sustainable standards with smart EcoPoint3 technology

Sailun sets sustainable standards with smart EcoPoint3 technology

Sailun turns over a new leaf with EcoPoint3 technology and meets the requirements for modern and sustainable premium high-tech tyre.

By Sponsored 23 June 2022

UK study claims tyre pollution is 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

UK study claims tyre pollution is 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

Independent British research firm Emissions Analytics tested a number of tires at multiple stages of life to reach its conclusions.

By Brian Potter 09 June 2022

01:01 Motorcycles

Tyre explosion ends in a dramatic North West 200 save by Michael Dunlop

Tyre explosion ends in a dramatic North West 200 save by Michael Dunlop

Dunlop pulled many top riders from a Superbike race after a bad tyre batch was identified.

By Brian Potter 18 May 2022

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