tyre technology
Developing ‘green car tyres‘ involves considering many different variables, most of which involve the tyres’ life of road use as that impacts most on the environment. Maintaining tyre pressure has a major positive effect on prolonging a tyre’s life. The three main considerations when designing environmentally friendly tyres are: rolling resistance is mostly dependent on […]
The reason tyres are the only product that legally must be completely reused and recycled is because as they are made from oil-derived materials they do not break down and degrade. As this is bad for the environment both during production and after use, GoodYear and DuPont Industrial Biosciences have been working together to develop […]
Goodyear’s OptiGrip tyres contain SmartWear technology, revealing new tread the more in wears, ensuring that you retain grip and precision even on wet surfaces. Even after 30,000km, OptiGrip tyres provide up to 20% (or 11 metres) shorter breaking distances in the wet than its competitors. As the tread wears down, new compound and grooves are […]
Goodyear’s Air Maintenance Technology (AMT) has been showcased at the Geneva Motor Show, promising the self-inflating tyres will have “immediate positive impact for drivers in terms of performance and for the environment through improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and extended tyre life.” AMT helps tyres to remain at the optimal inflation and pressure automatically, without […]
Continental’s VAI (Visual Alignment Indicators) are due to be added to its European commercial range of tyres, to help drivers correct misalignment that may be causing uneven wear. VAIs have been standard on US commercial vehicle tyres for over a decade, and are a very straightforward method of determining the wear of your tyres. Pairs […]