Car Tyres

ContiWinterContact TS850: Leading winter performance - perfected
Continental has launched its latest winter tyre, the ContiWinterContact TS850 suitable for a wide range of cars from compact, to mid size.

‘Take the pledge’ that could save your life
As part of this October’s tyre safety month, TyreSafe has launched a potentially life-saving pledge on its Facebook page - facebook.com/tyresafeuk - that is designed to help keep drivers safe on the roads this winter.

Tyresure Tyre Vitals - The best use for an iPhone yet?
There are literally tens of thousands of iPhone apps available on the market, but the latest product from Tyresure, the UK’s leading exponent of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) must contain one of the most useful.

Improved control and grip with Falken Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre
A comprehensive set of ten product improvements has led to the creation of Falken’s new Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre.
HiQ drives online retail experience for customers
HiQ, one of the UK’s leading tyre and fast fit specialists, is breaking the mould with the launch of the first mobile-friendly website in the tyre industry.

Michelin Pilot Super Sport: High-tech tyres for BMW M6
BMW has certified the Michelin Pilot Super Sport as the sole fitment on both of its new high-performance M6 coupe and convertible models.

Tyre convictions remain alarmingly high
The number of motorists driving with defective tyres remains at a very dangerous and worrying level, warns TyreSafe, following figures recently released by the Ministry of Justice.

Wet weather ‘pattern’ highlights need for tyre checks
With the UK suffering its wettest second quarter since records began in 1910, the need for adequate tyre tread to stay safe on wet roads all year round is more important than ever, says TyreSafe.

Michelin’s Active Wheel technology showcased at Festival of Speed
Michelin’s innovative Active Wheel technology, along with other mobility-related innovations from the tyre manufacturer, will appear in the FoS Tech Pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next week.

Falken confirmed as factory tyre supplier for Volkswagen Up!
Falken Tyres has announced it will supply OEM factory fit tyres to the VW Up! city car. VW is thus the first European automobile manufacturer to commit to Falken's high performance products and specify the Japanese tyre producer as an OEM supplier.

Tyre checks can avoid Bank Holiday breakdowns
Millions of drivers are expected to be hitting the roads this Spring Bank Holiday weekend but those failing to check their tyres before heading off risk motoring misery.

Falken launches new Azenis FK453 high performance tyre
Falken has announced that its strongest and quietest ultra high performance tyre, the Azenis FK453 is to go on sale in the UK.
Kumho - tyre supplier to the British Historic Rally Championship
For the last four years, competitors in the MSA British Historic Rally Championship have run on control tyres. However, following requests for change, they will next year be able to choose from the products of four different manufacturers, not least Kumho Tyres.

ContiForceContact - performance at the limit
Continental has launched the ContiForceContact, a road legal track day tyre that sets a new benchmark for high performance cars.

Pirelli launches interactive Grand Prix Challenge in UK
Pirelli has launched the Pirelli Grand Prix Challenge (PGPC), an online Formula One predicition game allowing users the chance to win a host of prizes including a trip to the 2013 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.