Tyre News

Each of the 21 tyres participating in round two of the Auto Bild summer tyre test has already proven its ability to stop without fuss on wet and dry roads. Auto Bild's testers now turn their attention to separating the great from the good and just okay. The publication honoured three of the size 215/55 R17 tyres with its top rating of exemplary. It rated a further seven tyres good and ten satisfactory. The last-placed tyre gains just a conditional recommendation.

Michelin has once again topped the tyre table within Brand Finance’s ranking of the world’s strongest and most valuable brands. This calculation doesn’t include everything but Michelin achieved a brand value of US$7.7 billion and a brand strength index score of 85.8 out of 100. And what’s more, the 2022 result saw Michelin extend its lead over second-placed Bridgestone.

Climate change activists calling themselves “The Tyre Extinguishers” claim they have “disarmed” 100s of SUVs in Chelsea, Chiswick, Harley Street, Hampstead Heath, Notting Hill, Belgravia, Clapham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Sheffield, Liverpool and Edinburgh on the evening of 7 March 2022. But are they aware of the environmental and road safety risks of interfering with tyre pressures?

Proper maintenance is essential for long-lasting tyres. A few regular check-ups can go a long way in preventing costly replacements and keep your vehicle looking pristine. Tyres are some of the most exposed components of modern vehicles, withstanding layers of dirt, debris and road surface material, uneven surfaces and high levels of friction. Like all car parts, even the best tyres will be worn down eventually. Keeping on top of these basic tasks helps tyres continue to perform at their best.

Drivers of cars with 17- and 18-inch rims now have more options within the Vredestein Ultrac range. The introduction of 18 new dimension for these rim diameters boosts the Ultrac portfolio to a total of 63 sizes for 15- to 18-inch rims.

New car buyers may have encountered the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 any time over the past couple of years, but Yokohama Rubber’s global flagship tyre is only now arriving in the aftermarket. As of spring 2022, Advan Sport V107 will be available in 30 sizes ranging from 305/35R23 111Y XL to 225/40ZR18 92Y XL. Yokohama Rubber will add new sizes during the year and expand the range to 80 SKUs (including original equipment tyres) by the end of 2022.