Updates on the latest tyre releases, innovations and legislation

WinterContact TS 860 S : Continental’s winter sports tyre

Yannick O’Conor, 14 Sep 2017

Continental presented the WinterContact TS 860 S tyre at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). This sports version of the brand’s flagship winter tyre is designed to provide an enjoyable driving experience without compromising on safety.

Michelin Primacy 4: lasting safety and performance

Yannick O’Conor, 13 Sep 2017

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The Michelin Primacy 4 is designed to be safe and long-lasting

Michelin has unveiled the latest edition of its Primacy range, the Primacy 4, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). This summer tyre boasts high safety and performance, even with wear.

Kinergy Eco2: Hankook’s new green tyre for compact vehicles

Yannick O’Conor, 12 Sep 2017

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Hankook presented the Kinergy Eco2, a new economical tyre for compact vehicles, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). This new version of the manufacutrer’s green tyre boasts an even lower rolling resistance than its predecessor.

Cooper launches the Discoverer S/T Maxx POR for extreme off-road driving

Yannick O’Conor, 6 Sep 2017

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Cooper Tires has launched a new 4x4 tyre: the Discoverer S/T Maxx POR. The tyre can be used on-road, but is especially designed for off-road driving in the most extreme conditions.

Self-healing rubber developed by Harvard researchers

Yannick O’Conor, 29 Aug 2017

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Rubber molecule bonds can break and reform while remaining just as tough

Researchers at Harvard University in the United States have developed a synthetic rubber that is just as tough as natural rubber and can also self-heal.

Tyre sales down slightly in second quarter 2017 according to ETRMA

Yannick O’Conor, 28 Jul 2017

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The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA), has published its tyre replacement sales figures for the first half of 2017.

Continental’s PremiumContact 6 wins two international design awards

Yannick O’Conor, 24 Jul 2017

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Continental’s PremiumContact 6 sidewall played an important part in winning the design awards

Continental’s PremiumContact 6 tyre has won the IF Design Award 2017 and the Red Dot Award 2017 for its attractive design.

Discoverer Winter: the new winter tyre for SUVs from Cooper Tire

Yannick O’Conor, 19 Jul 2017

New tyres

The Cooper Discoverer Winter is a winter tyre specifically designed for SUVs

American tyre manufacturer Cooper has released a new winter tyre for SUVs, the Discoverer Winter, which is now available throughout Europe.

Kristall Control SUV: a new winter tyre by Fulda

Yannick O’Conor, 12 Jun 2017

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The Fulda Kristall Control SUV has been specifically designed for SUVs

Fulda has launched a new version of its winter tyre, developed for SUVs. The Kristall Control SUV promises to be even more efficient in tough winter conditions.

Eskimo SUV 2: Sava launches a new winter tyre for SUVs

Yannick O’Conor, 7 Jun 2017

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Athletic design for Sava tyre optimised for SUVs

Slovenian tyre manufacturer Sava has announced the launch of its latest winter tyre for SUVs, the Eskimo SUV 2. This new tyre has been specifically designed to meet the high performance demands of SUVs.