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EV Education This video shows how tyres can make a massive difference for EVs

This video shows how tyres can make a massive difference for EVs

Engineering Explained uses a lot of math to show electric cars should have fat/tall sidewall tires.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 13 November 2020
Supercars SSC Tuatara set top speed record on regular Michelin tyres

SSC Tuatara set top speed record on regular Michelin tyres

SCC tested the tyres under load before attempting the run.
By Anthony Alaniz 23 October 2020
09:30 Technology Winter and all-season tyres put to test - which are best for AWD car?

Winter and all-season tyres put to test - which are best for AWD car?

You know the answer. But here's living proof.
By Anthony Karr 20 October 2020
11:39 Weird Find out why the Bugatti Veyron’s tyres cost £32,000 per set

Find out why the Bugatti Veyron’s tyres cost £32,000 per set

It takes a lot of engineering to go that fast.
By Chris Bruce 19 October 2020
Races and Chases Tesla Model S on Mickey Thompson slicks compared to stock Michelins

Tesla Model S on Mickey Thompson slicks compared to stock Michelins

Do the drag slicks help or hurt Tesla's performance times?
By Steven Loveday 28 September 2020
25:28 Safety Are all-season tyres really capable of handling all weather conditions?

Are all-season tyres really capable of handling all weather conditions?

What’s in a name?
By Matthew Crisara 24 September 2020
Weird This is what the inside of your tire looks like during a burnout

This is what the inside of your tire looks like during a burnout

It's surprisingly calm.
By Chris Okula 19 August 2020
Safety Track test dhows differences between Michelin Cup 2 and R

Track test dhows differences between Michelin Cup 2 and R

How to improve on perfection?
By Matthew Crisara 18 August 2020
Safety 12 tyre brands for everyday use tested in detailed video review

12 tyre brands for everyday use tested in detailed video review

Grip isn’t everything.
By Matthew Crisara 06 August 2020
08:43 Weird Video from inside a rolling tyre looks like an Anaconda's throat

Video from inside a rolling tyre looks like an Anaconda's throat

Things we won't see without the invention of action cameras.
By Jacob Oliva 03 August 2020
Technology Tyre torture test: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pirelli and Goodyear

Tyre torture test: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 vs Pirelli and Goodyear

Which hardcore track tyre is the best?
By Christopher Smith 24 July 2020
Safety Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Government to ban old tyres on buses and trucks in bid to up safety

Tyres over 10 years old will be banned from this autumn.
By James Fossdyke 23 July 2020
Safety Insurer warns number of unsafe vehicles may 'surge' after lockdown

Insurer warns number of unsafe vehicles may 'surge' after lockdown

Aviva says most drivers did not even check tyres or oil before setting off after lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 10 July 2020
Motorsport.com F1 could mix up tyre compounds to spice up double-headers

F1 could mix up tyre compounds to spice up double-headers

Formula 1 could mix up tyre compounds between double-header events in order to liven up the second race of the weekend.
By Adam Cooper 06 June 2020
Official New Pirelli tyre auto-adjusts to temperature, driving conditions

New Pirelli tyre auto-adjusts to temperature, driving conditions

Plus a number of other improvements that come with a new tire.
By Jacob Oliva 31 May 2020
Motorsport.com My job in F1: Pirelli race engineer

My job in F1: Pirelli race engineer

There are people you don't see on TV, but who help the F1 circus to deliver the show. In this series, Motorsport.com looks at some of the unseen but important figures from the sport. Here is the story of Manuel Munoz, the chief race engineer for Pirelli.
By Oleg Karpov 21 May 2020
General Kwik Fit will give away tyres to more than 60 frontline workers

Kwik Fit will give away tyres to more than 60 frontline workers

It's part of a campaign to "recognise community heroes".
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2020
07:52 Safety Video shares top tips to keep your tyres happy during quarantine

Video shares top tips to keep your tyres happy during quarantine

Flat-spotting can become an issue quicker than most people realise.
By Brian Potter 15 April 2020
Safety Drivers urged to keep checking tyres, despite freeze on MOT testing

Drivers urged to keep checking tyres, despite freeze on MOT testing

TyreSafe says MOT exemption doesn't mean safety rules are suspended.
By James Fossdyke 02 April 2020
Safety Take care of your tyres, despite the coronavirus lockdown

Take care of your tyres, despite the coronavirus lockdown

Falken has come up with a list of handy pointers.
By Dominik Wilde 30 March 2020
01:41 Safety BMW teaches you how to mount snow chains

BMW teaches you how to mount snow chains

It's snowing in many countries. Be prepared.
By Anthony Karr 25 March 2020
Manufacturing / Production Pirelli temporarily closes UK factories

Pirelli temporarily closes UK factories

The coronavirus pandemic has forced the tyre company to suspend manufacturing operations.
By Dominik Wilde 24 March 2020
General Mobile tyre-fitting appointments spike as drivers self-isolate

Mobile tyre-fitting appointments spike as drivers self-isolate

Kwik Fit is upping its stock levels to meet demand.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning Vauxhall launches new online tyre service for all makes and models

Vauxhall launches new online tyre service for all makes and models

And you don't even need a Vauxhall to use it.
By James Fossdyke 11 March 2020
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