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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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Auto Bild: Bridgestone & Vredestein the “best tyres for the cold season”
29 Oct 2019
Auto Bild has examined the braking test results from recent tyre tests and calculated an average percentage value for these. Based upon these values, it has determined which products are “the best tyres for the cold season”.
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Harry Redknapp learns Tyre Safety tricks
25 Oct 2019
Since October is Tyre Safety month, Stapleton’s (Tyre Services) Ltd in association with Nexen Tyre, Harry Redknapp and TyreSafe have released the latest video in their campaign, which focusses on the key messages of tyre safety.
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Michelin the most Googled tyre brand
25 Oct 2019
Michelin is the most search tyre brand on Google in Europe, according to price comparison site Rezulteo. Rezulteo studied the popularity of tyre brands in Europe using Google search volume data for tyre manufacturers in each country from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019. The study took “brand name” + “tyre” queries in the official languages of each European country into account.
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Auto Bild Sportscars: 2nd test victory for Goodyear’s new winter tyre
24 Oct 2019
Drivers of powerful cars should consider fitting winter tyres in the colder months, particularly if they enjoy exploring the limits of their vehicle’s performance. Auto Bild Sportscars has tested 11 winter tyres ahead of the coming cold season. The motoring magazine recommends several brands, but three tyres also proved a no-go for the test team.
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‘Top-class’ performance from Apollo in winter tyre test
18 Oct 2019
It's another tyre test success for Apollo. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter, 4th placed tyre in Auto Bild’s test of 53 winter tyres, is victor in Auto Bild Allrad’s winter tyre test.
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Vredestein starts all-season tyre scrappage scheme
14 Oct 2019
From 14 October to 31 December 2019, you will be able to claim a £60 scrappage refund when you upgrade to Vredestein’s award-winning range of Quatrac all-season tyres.
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