Tyre News

Goodyear claims its new EfficientGrip Performance 2 can achieve 50 per cent higher mileage than its predecessor and 20 per cent better mileage than Michelin. The claims are based on tests conducted by TÜV SÜD, which also found that the EfficientGrip Performance 2 had the shortest braking distances on wet and dry roads compared to leading competitors.

Take care when using a self-service car wash. Weather and road conditions during winter lend a patina of filth to many cars during the winter months, but tyre maker Continental warns that DIY car washes can be punishing to tyres.

The ongoing Irish MOT crisis has led to an uptick in demand for so-called MOT day trips from Northern Ireland to Scotland, according to leading ferry company Stena Line.

We won’t see this vehicle/tyre combination in the UK, but it's nevertheless a red-letter occurrence for Kumho. For the first time ever, Audi is equipping one of its models with Kumho tyres.

Evidence from a number of sources agrees – UK drivers are increasingly choosing all-season tyres. Earlier this month, GfK data found that all-season tyre sales have shot up 19 per cent in terms of value and 13 per cent in terms of volume during 2019.

Birmingham Mailbox’s Q-Park has partnered with MotaGoGo and installed tread scanner. The device gives customers a free tyre check when they visit the car park in Birmingham city centre.