Premium Tyres on the Rise?
The credit crunch might not be over, but it looks like premium tyre sales are increasing, after several years of a preference for cheap tyres. Demand for premium and branded tyres in Europe, at least, have increased by approximately 5%. This might not seem like much, but both Bridgestone and Renault found themselves 500,000 tyres short of demand recently!
All of this is assumed to be directly linked to a greater number of premium car purchases, which drivers then wish to equip with appropriate tyres. Trucks are high on the list of increased premium tyre demand, too.
At Grippy we stock top brand tyres as well as cheaper options, although both types are very competitively priced and of the highest quality. It could be said that buying premium tyres is cost-effective, as they can provide more mileage and with added extras such as Nitrogen inflation, can even improve fuel efficiency.
The best thing to do is to explore the range of tyres available for your particular vehicle and tyre size and be guided by your budget to find the right tyres for you.