New Tyres

The new summer tyre for compact and family cars from Vredestein will improve potential mileage by 30%. The Ultrac+ will be launched in January 2025 as the follow up to the Ultrac with a vast improvement in its environmental impact and total cost of ownership. The brand's manufacturer Apollo Tyres adds that the tyre also reduces rolling resistance by 3%, which contributes to fuel saving or increased range in electric vehicles.

Hankook will launch the fourth generation in its Ventus evo range of ultra-high performance tyres early in 2025. The new tyre, simply called the Hankook Ventus evo, increases longevity 32% over predecessor while also improving wet and dry grip for changeable weather, making it an interesting tyre for UK drivers. Hankook said the tyre has used Artificial Intelligence to enhance its compound mixing process to “overcome traditional trade-offs”. The new product line, which carries the product number K137, combines outstanding wet grip with impressively low rolling resistance and high mileage.

With the new Petlas Peaklander A/T, Petlas Tire Corporation has launched an all-terrain tyre that it designed to “deliver balanced performance on and off the road” as well as “exceptional durability, comfort, and safety for drivers who demand versatility in every journey.” Peaklander A/T is available in three sizes, LT265/70 R16, LT265/70 R17, and LT265/60 R18.

Worldwide, Bridgestone Corporation is involved with one single tyre joint venture, its partnership with Turkey’s Sabanci Holding. Named Brisa, this venture operates plants in Izmit and Aksaray and produces passenger car tyres under the Bridgestone and Lassa brand names. The Brisa footprint also includes a R&D centre that delivers around 120 new products a year. One of these is the Lassa Revola, a summer comfort tyre that’ll be no stranger to anyone familiar with the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

The Continental winter tyre portfolio has grown with the addition of the WinterContact 8 S. From launch, this new winter tyre for high-performance vehicles will be available in fitments for 19- to 22-inch rim diameters and rated up to W, for speeds as high as 168 mph (270 km/h). All dimensions are EU tyre label ‘B’ rated for rolling resistance.

Over two years after its initial reveal, the Hankook Dynapro HPX, designed for SUVs and 4x4 vehicles, is now available in the UK and Europe. As of June 2024, Hankook Tire & Technology offers the Dynapro HPX in all standard tyre sizes ranging from 16 to 19 inches.

Introducing the new Cinturato All Season SF3, a tyre Pirelli has "designed specifically for city drivers of medium and compact cars who need a safe solution all year round." Since April, Pirelli has been rolling out the SF3 range in sizes for 16- to 20-inch rim diameters, building on the success of the Cinturato All Season SF2 that it launched just three years ago.

Falken has unveiled its newest tyre, the Ziex ZE320, which features sustainable rice husk silica in its production. This model replaces the current Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun tyre and promises improved performance and greater environmental friendliness, according to the company. The initial twelve sizes of the new tyre will arrive in Europe by early summer 2024, with an additional 48 dimensions following by spring 2025.

Goodyear has announced plans to expand its UltraGrip Performance 3 winter tyre range significantly throughout 2024. During the year, the tyre maker will introduce over 40 new SKUs to the market. Many of these new additions are already available, and Goodyear states that this expansion not only boosts its presence in the winter tyre segment but also highlights its commitment to this market.