UUHP tyres

Spring 2024 debut for Vredestein Ultrac Pro UUHP tyre

12 Mar 2024
Apollo Tyres has launched its new Vredestein Ultrac Pro ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre. Available in 18- to 24-inch rim diameters, Ultrac Pro caters to a wide range of high-performance vehicles. As evidence of the Ultrac Pro’s performance credentials, the tyre maker points to independent testing conducted by Applus+ IDIADA. Aesthetics come courtesy of Apollo Tyres’ collaboration with Italdesign, a partnership that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
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BMW M3 CS riding on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres

26 Jan 2023
A “formidable special edition model” is joining the BMW M product range in 2023, an “exclusive high-performance car that combines supreme dynamic prowess with the everyday usability of an M3 saloon.” BMW (UK) tells us that the BMW M3 CS will arrive with “track tyres as standard.” Accompanying photos show the car riding on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, a tyre WhatTyre ranked Highly Recommended in its Best Supersports Tyres of 2022.
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Ariel Hipercar fits Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tyres as standard

6 Jan 2023
You’ve heard of the Ariel Atom and the off-road loving Ariel Nomad. Last August Ariel Motor Company entered supercar territory with the launch of the 1180 bhp electric-powered Hipercar.
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The world’s most powerful SUV rolls on Pirelli tyres

13 Jul 2022
The Aston Martin DBX707’s engine generates 707 horsepower and 900Nm of torque, making it the world’s most powerful SUV. To use that power on the road, the model needs high-quality tyres. For its original tyres, Aston enlisted long-term partner Pirelli. The Italian manufacturer will supply specially tuned P Zero and Scorpion Zero All Season ultra-high performance tyres to the DBX707. Pirelli has supplied tyres to many previous Aston models, including the DBS, Vantage, and original DBX models. It is a leading tyre brand in the global performance and luxury car segment.
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Improved performance & mileage: Continental introduces SportContact 7

9 Sep 2021
Continental has launched the SportContact 7, the latest in its ultra-high performance tyre line. It will initially be available in 42 sizes for rim diameters between 19 and 23 inches and will be joined by further sizes during 2022. Announcing the new-generation product, Continental states that the tyre is oriented towards handling and high mileage, with safety at its core.
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Ferrari 296 GTB equipped with Michelin tyres

25 Jun 2021
Everyone loves a sports car, especially a Ferrari. But when the new Ferrari 296 GTB came out on Thursday 24 June 2021, we were asking what tyres were responsible for carrying the Italian super sports car to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds?
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Hankook partners Supercar Fest 2021

12 May 2021
After the event’s successful debut in 2019 at Shelsley Walsh, event organisers will be hosting two events in 2021. Supercar Fest: The Runway will take place on 30 May at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire, which will see the supercars go head-to-head on a one kilometre runway. Meanwhile, Supercar Fest: The Hill Climb will be returning to the historic Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, in the heart of the picturesque Worcestershire countryside on 29 August 2021.
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Pirelli Track Adrenaline launched

6 Sep 2019
Pirelli has launched its Track Adrenaline UHP virtual tyre technician technology. Track Adrenaline pairs a mobile phone app with sensors inside P Zero Trofeo R tyres and a control box to put supercars through their paces on the track. The Track Adrenaline box is also equipped with a GPS unit to give precise geolocation and definition of racing line information.
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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS for Porsche 911 GT2 RS & GT3 RS

26 Jun 2019
The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS – the most race-focused member of the new Eagle F1 SuperSport range – has been homologated for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and 911 GT3 RS. The approved dimensions are 265/35 ZR 20 (99Y) XL for the front axle and 325/30 ZR 21 (108Y) XL for the rear. Both tyres wear Porsche’s ‘N0’ original equipment identifier marking on the sidewall and will be sold through Porsche’s dealer network.
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