Tyre News

Unfortunately, many UK drivers remain complacent about their tyres. From forgetting to check pressures to having little awareness about tread depth levels, many neglect these simple checks and often do not realise when new tyres are required. This complacency has consequences. It could mean risking an accident or a failed MOT. The most recent data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that 2.15 million vehicles failed their MOTs based on tyre defects, increasing on the previous year.

The new Laufenn S Fit 2, which recently debuted in the aftermarket, is an original equipment tyre on the new Škoda Octavia, The Czech car maker’s highest-volume model. The Octavia will wear the Laufenn tyre in size 205/55 R17 91 V. Announcing this original equipment tyre fitment deal for the Octavia, Hankook Tire says this “successful partnership with the Czech car manufacturer” underlines the “impressive development” of the Laufenn brand over the past ten year and “forms the basis for further original equipment projects.”

When do the best tire sales take place? Many shoppers looking for cheap tires have asked this question. By timing purchases correctly, you can save a great deal of money. Knowing when retailers tend to discount tires aids buyers in obtaining value discounts on quality tires. In this article, we examine the times of the year when shoppers can find the best tire deals.

Modern vehicles rely on a tightly coordinated set of moving parts to deliver power smoothly from engine to road . When everything works as intended, the process feels effortless from the driver’s seat. Beneath the surface, however, a fair amount of mechanical choreography is happening at once. Somewhere within that system sits the CV Drive Shaft, a component responsible for transferring torque while the suspension rises, dips, and pivots through corners. 

Tyres are round and black, as friends and family never grow weary of pointing out. While they’re literally right, the underlying implication is that one tyre is much the same as any other. Of course this isn't true, but the argument gained some traction when the latest Cooper winter tyre arrived. Haven’t we seen it somewhere before?

Cooper Tires literally invites drivers to drag its name through the mud. But don’t worry, this is part of a new image overhaul that also includes updates to the brand logo, a refined colour palette, and a more contemporary design language – all with the aim of helping the brand cut through in crowded retail environments and digital marketplaces. Consumers will begin seeing the new branding from March 2026 on Cooper website updates across the globe, Cooper social channels updating identity and content, and in paid media activity launching in selected markets. Retail points of sale will transition over time.