Car Tyres
Prevent Bank Holiday blowouts with pre-travel tyre checks
Drivers preparing to get away and make the most of the final Bank Holiday weekend of the year are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting out.
Wheel alignment specialist joins tyre safety campaign group
Wheel alignment equipment supplier Pro-Align, has become the latest company to join the tyre industry’s safety awareness group TyreSafe.
Avon Tyres goes sailing around Britain
Avon Tyres is backing an entry in what is considered to be one of the toughest and most challenging endurance tests in ocean racing, the Sevenstar Round Britain & Ireland Race.
Continental shines in Autocar tyre test
Continental tyres have taken top spot in the Autocar rear wheel drive tyre test 2010 with the ContiSportContact 3. The ultra high performance tyre proved its rear wheel drive capabilities in the test conducted on a Mercedes C280.
Brits abroad breaking driving laws
Almost 6.5 million British adults (14%) are planning to take their cars abroad over the next 12 months, according to new research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance. However, millions of these drivers will, sometimes unwittingly, break the law by engaging in driving acts that are illegal in some foreign countries.
World’s fastest saloon car on Michelin tyres
A BMW M5-based G-Power Hurricane RR has just set the world speed record for the fastest saloon car, at 232.5mph (372.1km/h), fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.
Ipswich lady realises sportscar dream by winning TVR
Ipswich resident, Stacey Biltcliffe, always vowed she’d own a classic British sportscar by the age of 50.
Don’t put yourself under pressure on holiday
Record numbers of UK holiday-makers choosing to stay in Britain could be putting their lives at risk with heavily-laden vehicles and underinflated tyres, warns Cooper Tire Europe.
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 top in What Car? tyre test
The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 car tyre has come out on top in a tyre test conducted by What Car? magazine.
Michelin top online tyre brand
Michelin has topped leading tyre trade magazine, Tyres & Accessories’ exclusive online brand prominence rankings for the sixth consecutive year, totting up a record high score in the process.
Top tips for summertime motoring
According to an RAC study into roadside breakdowns, 30% could be avoided by owners having a better understanding of how their vehicle works. With the holiday season in full swing, motorists should be paying full attention to basic vehicle maintenance.
BMW launches new winter tyre programme
BMW has launched a specialist winter tyre programme designed to help drivers get the best on-road performance from their car throughout the winter months – regardless of weather conditions.
Tyre safety tips for caravanners
A high proportion of the 2 million or so caravan owners, encouraged by the current spell of warm weather, will be hitting the road over the next few weeks and mytyres – the online tyre retailer – is offering a number of tyre safety tips to ensure a trouble free holiday break.
Travel safely and economically this summer
Tyresure, UK Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) manufacturer, is urging motorists to check their tyre pressures this holiday season.
Micheldever Tyre and Auto Services sign-up to Motor Codes
Micheldever Tyre and Auto Services, the UK’s largest independent distributor and fitter of tyres, has signed-up its nationwide network to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.
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