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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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BMW choses Pirelli P Zero for M8
14 Oct 2019
Depending on specification, the new, 250 km/h BMW M8 delivers up to 460 kW/625 hp from its 4.4 litre V8 biturbo petrol engine. This power meets the road by way of the Pirelli P Zero. BMW Group has homologated the Pirelli tyre as original equipment for the M8 in size 275/35 ZR 20 (102Y) XL (front axle) and 285/35 ZR 20 (104Y) XL (rear axle).
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ACE: All-season tyres a compromise, but still a year-round alternative
11 Oct 2019
Independent tyre tests are helpful when deciding upon the right tyre, but the advice they give is sometimes conflicting. Whereas Auto Bild views all-season tyres as a safe solution for year-round motoring, ACE still believes these products represent a compromise.
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UK drivers want a full-size spare tyre
10 Oct 2019
Car review website Carbuyer.co.uk says UK motorists have given space saver spare wheels and puncture repair kits an “overwhelming thumbs down”. When asking a sample group of more than a thousand motorists which characteristics of modern cars annoy them most, two out of three named the lack of a full-size spare tyre.
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Search for a true all-rounder: Auto Bild tests all-season tyres
10 Oct 2019
If you are like most UK motorists and want to drive year-round on one set of tyres, then all-season tyres may well be right for you. But can one tyre offer safe driving in every type of weather? After testing 31 size 225/45 R17 all-season models, Auto Bild believes so.
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Chelsea make Tyre Safety Month video
8 Oct 2019
Europa Cup Champions Chelsea and Yokohama have produced a video to help raise awareness of this year’s tyre safety month. Tyre safety month encourages motorists to carry out regular tyre safety checks such as ensuring their tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and they have adequate tread depth.
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Porsche Cayenne factory-fitted with Hankook tyres
8 Oct 2019
Hankook tyres have been fitted ex-works to the Porsche Cayenne since June. According to Hankook Tire, the Cayenne is wearing its flagship UHP tyre, the Ventus S1 evo 3 SUV, in size 285/40 ZR 21 (109Y) XL at the front and 315/35 ZR 21 (111Y) XL at the rear.
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