Tyre News

Breakdown cover provider Start Rescue has added its voice to the automotive industry chorus singing a tyre safety message to the motoring public. With tyres or wheels involved in 20 per cent of all requests for roadside help it receives, Start Rescue is particularly focusing on the hazards of driving on ageing tyres, something that campervan and classic car owners need to look out for.

Unpredictable driving conditions plus more cars taking to the roads for bank holiday travel makes spring the perfect moment to consider tyre safety. UK tyre safety charity TyreSafe is challenging drivers with the question, Do you drive and hope?

SUVs are becoming increasingly popular due to their powerful appearance on the road and high sitting visibility. Since SUVs are larger than ordinary cars, they are ideal for weekend getaways and off-road driving. The larger SUVs offer superior ground clearance and sit higher than compact SUVs, which are great for navigating city streets.

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, more people are looking into charging their vehicles at home. Fortunately, charging an EV at home is relatively easy, but it’s important to understand a few key things before you get started. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about charging EVs at home.

For its summer 2023 test, Auto Bild Sportscars lined up 13 size 225/40 R18 tyres and fitted them to a Toyota GR Yaris, a car that highlighted “both the sporting qualities and the weak points” of each and every candidate after “just a few bends” of track. When the dust & water spray had settled, five tyres proudly wore Auto Bild Sportscars’ top ‘exemplary’ rating.

Comparative tests help when purchasing replacement tyres, and motoring organisation ADAC has provided clarity in this area for half a century. This month it published the results of its golden anniversary test in which it evaluated 50 tyres in 205/55 R16V – currently the most popular size.