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02:28 Motorsport.com See burnout competition captured on mesmerising infrared video

See burnout competition captured on mesmerising infrared video

It provides a colourful new perspective.
By Anthony Alaniz 15 April 2021
Safety Drivers urged to prepare cars for easing of lockdown restrictions

Drivers urged to prepare cars for easing of lockdown restrictions

GEM Motoring Assist and Michelin have urged drivers to make sure dormant cars are ready for action.
By James Fossdyke 25 March 2021
Safety Drivers urged to take care of their tyres during lockdown

Drivers urged to take care of their tyres during lockdown

Long periods of inactivity can impact the safety of a car's tyres.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021
Safety Drivers urged to pay close attention to tyres as bad weather strikes

Drivers urged to pay close attention to tyres as bad weather strikes

Safety charity tells drivers to make sure their tyres are in tip-top condition.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021
Technology Nokian One all-season tyre has life expectancy of 80,000 miles

Nokian One all-season tyre has life expectancy of 80,000 miles

Wait, what?!
By Anthony Karr 14 January 2021
Technology Does weight really give you more traction in snow?

Does weight really give you more traction in snow?

Spoiler alert: of course it does. But there's more to it than you'd expect.
By Anthony Karr 17 December 2020
Safety One in four cars has illegal tyres, dealer group research suggests

One in four cars has illegal tyres, dealer group research suggests

Almost nine million drivers could be risking lives with sub-standard tyres.
By James Fossdyke 07 December 2020
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
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