Car Tyres
Kumho enjoys dominant start to the 2011 UK rally season
Four of the Top Ten finishers on the GMF Motor Factors Wydean Forest Rally (Saturday, February 12) were shod with Kumho R800 gravel rally tyres. They included the event-winning Peugeot Cosworth of Andy Burton and Robin Kellard, and the Mitsubishi Evo IX of David Wright and Michael Wilkinson that was fourth overall and victorious in class B13.
Michelin returns to rallying
The 2011 World Rally Championship marks the beginning of a major new period in the history of the discipline.
Motorists urged to make regular safety checks
Having withstood one of the harshest winters in around 30 years, motorists are being encouraged by Sainsbury's Car Insurance to check that their cars remain roadworthy before setting off on even the shortest journey.
Chevron chooses Avon Tyres for GR8 Championship
Avon Tyres is to supply race tyres to the Chevron GR8 Championship – a one-make series featuring 260bhp cars built by the Cheshire-based sportscar manufacturer.
Tyres can suffer a ‘hole’ lot of damage following cold snap
Drivers are being advised by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, that they can minimise the damaging effects of driving over potholes by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.
Avon Tyres official supplier for the MSV F3 Cup
Avon Tyres Motorsport, the competition tyre division of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd, has been confirmed as the official supplier of racing tyres to the 2011 MSV F3 Cup - a series for former Cooper Tires British Formula 3 Series cars.
Yokohama extends its commitment to tyre safety
Yokohama HPT Ltd. has extended its commitment to tyre safety by becoming a full member of tyre industry safety body TyreSafe. Yokohama were previously associate members of the group but will now take a more active role as full members, which includes a seat on the TyreSafe board.
Renault launch own-branded car tyres
Following on from its recently-lowered new car prices by up to £2,000, Renault is continuing to help drive down the cost of motoring by introducing its own high-quality, low-price tyre brand, becoming the first vehicle manufacturer to offer its customers an own-branded tyre.
Eleventh Dakar win for BFGoodrich
Tyre brand BFGoodrich this week claimed its 11th Dakar win in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The firm's partner Volkswagen secured a hat-trick on this year's event thanks to Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah (1st), the 2009 winner Giniel de Villiers (2nd) and last year's victor Carlos Sainz (3rd). BFGoodrich-shod runners dominated the top 15 places overall and also took the top prize in the event's T2 and two-wheel drive classes.
Toyota Cooper Tires team conquers another Dakar contest
The Toyota Cooper Tires team’s lead vehicle claimed an admirable 19th position overall in this year’s grueling Dakar race.
Ring Automotive’s new range of tyre gauges
In the current economic climate saving money and reducing unnecessary costs is on everyone’s minds. However, the cost of filling up your car has continued to increase. Motorists now face petrol prices well over £1.20 per litre.
Correct wheel alignment could reduce fuel costs
Research by Micheldever/Protyre, UK independent wholesaler and retailer of tyres, has indicated that tyre/wheel misalignment could cost UK motorists up to £100 million in additional fuel costs alone.
Tyre pressure monitoring systems - a vital safety technology
Between 70% and 90% of motorists in the UK admit they never check their car tyre pressures. This is in spite of the fact that tyres are the only contact that a vehicle has with the road surface.
Fuel price rise adds ‘pressure’ to beleaguered motorists
Motorists feeling the pinch from the New Year fuel price rise could cut their fuel bills and increase their safety on the road by making sure their tyres are correctly inflated.
Snowy kerb strikes require alignment checks
Unknown or minor damage caused to vehicles during the recent snow and ice could continue to cause drivers extra expense for many months ahead unless they have their vehicle’s alignment properly checked.
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