Tyre News

The Mazda MX-5 arrived in the UK nigh on three decades ago, and the love these cars enjoy can be seen in registration figures. More than a quarter of the 25,022 first-gen cars sold here are still on the road. Pirelli loves the MX-5 too, and has been involved in bringing the roaster world record glory on the 30th anniversary of its launch.

As we shared in July, progress is being made towards a wet grip test for worn tyres. Michelin actively supports this. Through its Long Lasting Performance (LLP) strategy, it claims that driving on tyres to the legal tread depth of 1.6mm can be safe. But as a new tyre test shows, the subject is one where opinions vary.

Tyre brand Firestone is giving unsigned music acts a chance to shine in front of huge new audiences – including a top UK festival slot – with its Road to the Main Stage competition. More than 2,500 entries have been recorded since 2015 and voters have cast more than 10,000 votes in the last two years. TV and radio presenter Abbie McCarthy returns for a third year as the Firestone Road to the Main Stage’s ambassador.

With Salon Privé now in its 15th year, and with Pirelli having supported the event as sponsor for the last five years, from 5-8 September 2019 some of the most prestigious classic cars from around the world will form the centrepiece of the show.

The name Goodyear has been absent from motorsport outside North America for a while now. This will change on Sunday. Goodyear says it is “well prepared” for its comeback after conducting 7,500 miles of tests at seven circuits.

PlayStation’s Gran Turismo franchise has a new ‘official tyre technology partner’ – Michelin. In this capacity, the tyre maker will share experience gained in real-world race series.