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Who invented the winter tyre?
17 Dec 2024
When seeking out the company which first marketed a tyre intended for winter conditions, it makes sense to start your search in a region that’s no stranger to snow and ice. Finland fits the bill nicely, and Nokian Tyres has long occupied the superlative first place in the winter tyre world with its Kelirengas – literally ‘weather tyre’. But was it really first?
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Hankook Dynapro AT2 all-season all-terrain tyre
18 May 2020
The Hankook Dynapro AT2 is an all-round 4x4 tyre that features winter tyre accreditation. In other words, it is an all-season all-terrain tyre. The Dynapro AT2 takes over from the Dynapro AT M. The line-up covers all popular sizes in this category from 15 to 22 inches.
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Pirelli’s top 5 tyre maintenance tips
15 May 2020
Pirelli technicians have offered five tyre maintenance tips to help ensure safety and performance for those returning to driving after lockdown.
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Has lockdown lay-up damaged my car battery?
15 May 2020
With more drivers getting in their cars again after the government began to ease lockdown restrictions, more people are likely to find battery issues. Idling vehicles increases considerable the chance of damage to car batteries. This is due to the car’s electrical systems and alarms draining the battery continually, as well as the natural loss in charge that occurs over time. As a result, significant numbers of batteries could require recharging or replacement as more of us drive after a long lay-up.
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GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport winter tyre offers 15% ice handling improvements
12 May 2020
The GT Radial WinterPro2 Sport winter tyre will launch for the 2020/21 winter season in nine 17-19” sizes. Its manufacturer, Giti Tire, has designed the tyre for high powered passenger cars and premium SUVs. The new tyre is certified with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, meaning it is legal in countries that require winter tyre fitments. It will be available initially in nine sizes. These will be for 17-19” rims, 215-235 section widths, and 40-65 profiles.
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Italian supercars back in production
13 May 2020
Ferrari and Lamborghini supercars went back into production in the first week of May.
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Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport 2 improves all-terrain performance
7 May 2020
Cooper has launched its new all-terrain, all-season SUV tyre, the Cooper Discoverer A/T3 Sport 2. Balancing on-road stability and off-road capability, the tyre is certified for use in winter and muddy driving conditions. It displays both the Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake and M+S symbols on its sidewall.
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