Tyre News

Have you ever been stranded somewhere with a puncture and no spare tyre? One consequence of car manufacturers seeking to improve their eco scores is that they have taken drastic steps to reduce the weight of the vehicles they produce. With that in mind, spare tyre and wheel assemblies have increasingly been seen as, well, a spare wheel in the life of the average motor. And that's made many marques call the need for the common-or-garden spare tyre into question.

Halfords’ Tyre Safety video game, 20,000 Miles in Two Minutes has now been played over 7,000 times, revealing that many drivers lacked basic safety knowledge. But what did it reveal about basic safety knowledge amongst the UK driving public?

Good tyres are not cheap. And the days of getting a good set for a couple of hundred quid are in the past. With this type of investment, you need to know how to extend the life of them. Next time you buy, the tyre shop will probably tell you how long the tyres should last, but you might not experience that mileage figure unless you take some steps.

It goes without saying that tyres are critical to road safety, directly affecting each vehicle’s handling performance and efficiency. Choosing the right tyre will impact driving comfort, the car’s fuel efficiency and how fast it's able to go on the roads. However, with all the different brands, sizes, prices and compositions on the market, selecting tyres can often be a source of frustration and confusion.

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.

The latest iteration of the Jaguar I-Pace is available with original equipment Continental tyres. Jaguar Land Rover is fitting versions of the all-electric SUV that ride on 22-inch rims with the Continental PremiumContact 6 in size 255/40 R22 103V XL. This original equipment tyre for the I-Pace features ContiSeal puncture protection, a technology that Continental says can prevent the adverse consequences of around 80 per cent of all common punctures.