At the end of February, at the Ascari Race track in Spain, Dunlop announced the launch of the Sport Maxx Race and Sport Maxx RT car tyres desgined for the world’s fastest cars. You can expect the ‘race’ iteration to be fitted to models such as the Mercedes SLS and C63 AMG Black Series, Audi’s […]

The Village on the Curves at the Le Mans 24 Hours, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, will be sponsored by Pirelli this year. Situated on the 8.5 mile Circuit se la Sarthe at a spectacular vantage point, the Village on the Curves was previously called the Porsche Owners International Village. The Porsche […]

From the 30th May 2012 you may start to see the new labels appearing on your car tyres, and from 1st November 2012, they will become a legal requirement on all tyres sold in the European Union. Tyre manufacturers have welcomed the new tyre labelling laws as it will better inform tyre consumers of three crucial […]

As the sunshine is just starting to come back again, bringing with it blue skies and spring-like temperatures, it may seem the wrong time of year to be launching new winter tyres. However, if the tyres are going to be on shelves in ample time for them to be fitted when temperatures drop back below […]

Bridgestone met with Dorna’s safety advisor Loris Capirossi, to discuss the MotoGP 2012 specification tyres that were tested in Sepang, Malaysia in Februrary. Capirossi said that he“shared a long and positive relationship” with Bridgestone: “[In] Malaysia we made our plans for the season and most importantly for this time, we discussed the 2012 specification tyres […]

It seems as if petrol prices just keep on rising (they’ll have to stop sometime, right?) and the AA has warned that the cost of filling up a family car will reach £100 before long. Prices are hitting new records, for both diesel and petrol, increasing by £18 for a full tank in the last […]

A common question in the world of tyres is: how many miles should I get from my tyres? Unfortunately finding the answer isn’t an exact science. It depends on various factors, including: the quality and construction of your tyres the compounds your tyres are made of the suitability of your tyres for your particular vehicle […]

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 […]