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11:38 Safety Used premium tyres tested against new budget brand may surprise you

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
Industry 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
14:45 Safety 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
08:26 Safety 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
Motorsport.com 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
Motorsport.com 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
17:41 Safety 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
Spy photos 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
Official 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
02:06 Weird 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
Safety 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
Feature 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
Industry 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
06:39 Motorsport.com UK: Can F1 tyres make your road car faster?

UK: Can F1 tyres make your road car faster?

They even broke out tyre warming blankets to try and get these F1 tires up to temperature.
By Brian Potter 04 April 2022
08:15 Weird UK: DIY airless tyres pass various practical tests, aren't expensive

UK: DIY airless tyres pass various practical tests, aren't expensive

The set uses materials and tools you can get from your local hardware store.
By Brian Potter 10 March 2022
20:09 Technology UK: Detailed review shows the best ultra-high-performance tyres for 2022

UK: Detailed review shows the best ultra-high-performance tyres for 2022

Which tyre is best?
By Brian Potter 28 February 2022
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 24 January 2022
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
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