Ford

Ford has revealed its first entirely new Mustang model since 2014. Sitting at the top of this seventh-generation range is the Mustang Dark Horse, a car Ford calls the “ultimate expression of track capability.” The 5.0-litre V8 is equipped with Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in size 255/40 R19 at the front and 275/40 R19 at the rear.

Writing messages in the sand is a long-standing seaside tradition that inspired Ford and the RNLI to create a way of spreading safety messages across miles of beaches using its vehicles. The tide tracks campaign, as it is known, began in 2020 but continues today.

Pirelli is supplying original equipment tyres for the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, the fastest and most powerful version of the all-electric SUV. A technical collaboration between the vehicle manufacturer and tyre maker has resulted in a tailored version of the P Zero, which the Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition will wear in size 245/45R20 103Y XL. The tyre features the ‘Elect’ marking on the sidewall, which denotes Pirelli tyres dedicated to electric and hybrid vehicles.

Continental is supplying tyres to Ford for the electric version of the latest Mustang. Ford has approved the PremiumContact 6 as an original equipment tyre for the Ford Mustang Mach-E, giving customers in Europe the option to receive their car in sizes 225/60/R18 104V XL or 225/55/R19 103V XL.

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.

Ride comfort is a known problem when fitting low profile tyres, but noise can be an issue too. Wide tyres can also contribute to excessive in-car noise. Some tyre makers combat this problem by fitting noise reducing materials within the tyre. But how effective are these solutions?