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Hankook to equip VW’s ID.4 electric SUV with Ventus S1 evo 3 EV tyres.
Hankook broadening its OE fitment range Premium tyre maker Hankook is once again expanding its original equipment (OE) tyre range. The brand announced that their Ventus S1 evo 3 EV tyres would come factory fitted on the VW’s first electric SUV, the ID.4. By choosing the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, VW joined Porsche, […]
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Tyre Review: Continental EcoContact 6
Eco Contact 6 – Tyre with a purpose Continental’s Eco Contact 6 tyre was developed not only to reduce fuel consumption but also with a green vision – attempting to minimise the CO2 emissions and contributing to the fight against the climate change. With the exception of specific rare tyre sizes (which are fitted to the […]
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Fast cars of the football favourites
Although footballers and fast cars tend to go hand in hand, it’s not always the case
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Motorist travelling at 176km/h with defective tyres stopped by Gardai
An Garda Síochána recently stopped a motorist who was recklessly travelling at 176km/h in a vehicle that had defective tyres. Members of the Dundalk Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks on the M1 when they detected the speeding vehicle. Gardaí say the car was stopped and it was found that the vehicle had defective […]
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Top 9 UUHP Summer Tyres Tested by Auto Bild
Auto Bild’s UUHP (ultra ultra high performance) annual tyre testing event is as much anticipated in the auto industry as is the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in the fashion industry. (I hope this reference makes sense as it has been a while since my last glimpse at a fashion magazine). Let’s get back to tyres, […]
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Understanding Car Tyre Markings – A Beginners Guide
When most of us look at the tyres on our car we just see numbers and letters and look away again in confusion. Today, we are going to explain to you what the different numbers and letters actually mean. Firstly, you will always find them on the outer sidewall of the tyre, on some tyres there […]
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Meet the first-ever carbon neutral tyre
Since the company was first formed in 1889, world-renowned tyre manufacturer Michelin has had a reputation for doing things differently. As an innovator, they have been responsible for introducing both the original run-flat tyre and the radial tyre into the market, not to mention their success on the Formula 1 track. Now, Michelin is once […]
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Tyre Review: Continental Premium Contact 6
Safety – #1 Priority Good tyre grip on wet roads is crucial for safe driving in Ireland. Considering our weather conditions, the Continental Premium Contact 6 tyre is a top choice for securing good car handling. As most are aware, all tyres are graded into different degrees of grip. An “A” is the highest and […]
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Tyre Review: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Why Choose Asymmetric 5? Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was designed to ensure a luxurious driving experience while offering unprecedented grip on wet roads. It also offers precise power delivery for the best dry handling Using SoundComfort technology Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 reduces the vehicle’s interior noise up to 50%*. Built-in rim protectors are reducing […]
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 – World’s Fastest Car Tyre
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 is officially the fastest car tyre in the world! A Bugatti Chiron fitted with the Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres managed to reach the top speed of 490.484km/h (independently verified) to set the new world record for the highest-speed reached with street-legal tyres. Exclusive BG tyre marking While these tyres […]