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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 Nov 14, 2019
Motorsport.com Formula 1 could abandon Pirelli

Formula 1 could abandon Pirelli's 2020 tyres

Pirelli's new 2020 Formula 1 tyres could be abandoned after drivers were critical of them following tests in United States Grand Prix practice.
By Adam Cooper Nov 05, 2019
16:29 Races and Chases Winter

Winter's coming: Audi Quattro meets BMW xDrive in snow test

It's the debate that is as old as time.
By Anthony Karr Oct 29, 2019
Motorsport.com Pirelli working to improve

Pirelli working to improve 'misleading' TV tyre graphics

Pirelli is working with the Formula 1 organisation to improve the on-screen tyre graphics that were used for the first time in Japan.
By Adam Cooper Oct 28, 2019
Official Pirelli developed tyres specially for the new BMW M8

Pirelli developed tyres specially for the new BMW M8

The two firms have has a partnership for many years.
By Dominik Wilde Oct 16, 2019
Safety Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Only a quarter of drivers know the legal minimum tyre tread depth

Kwik Fit says its study's findings are "alarming" and show there's "work to do" on tyre safety.
By James Fossdyke Oct 16, 2019
Safety Don

Don't know how to check your tyres? These videos are here to help

Videos from GEM Motoring Assist show drivers how to check tyre pressures and tread.
By James Fossdyke Oct 04, 2019
Safety Brits have

Brits have 'blind spot' for tyre safety, research suggests

Almost two-thirds of us don't know the legal tyre tread depth limit.
By James Fossdyke Sep 27, 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show This amazing tyre can adjust its pressure on the fly to save fuel

This amazing tyre can adjust its pressure on the fly to save fuel

The future of tyres is finally here.
By Chris Okula Sep 22, 2019
Safety Could September be a record month for MOT failures?

Could September be a record month for MOT failures?

Tyre company Continental says so.
By James Fossdyke Sep 17, 2019
Motorsport.com Video: First look at F1

Video: First look at F1's 18-inch tyres in action

Pirelli has offered the first glimpse of what its new 18-inch Formula 1 tyres will look like in action, as testing of the rubber began at Paul Ricard in France on Thursday.
By Jonathan Noble Sep 12, 2019
00:53 Records Bugatti announces it

Bugatti announces it's retiring from chasing speed records

It was fun while it lasted.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 03, 2019
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
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