Tyre sensors, such as tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) were a major step forward in vehicle safety. Since their first appearance in the 1980s (yes, really), they must have saved many lives – and countless tyre failures. Good as they… read more
In a May 2023 opinion piece appearing on the Top Gear website, motoring journalist Paul Horrell concludes that modern tyres are a disgrace. More specifically, it’s their vulnerability that is disgraceful. His reasoning runs as follows: Cars, during their R&D… read more
Pirelli’s P Zero E tyre has been crowned 2023 Tyre of the Year (Prix Point S) at the Automobile Awards in Paris. A jury of 40 industry experts picked the UHP tyre for its combination of performance, innovation and sustainability…. read more
Let’s face it, even when you buy tyres from a competitive supplier, they’re not exactly cheap. For many people, it’s a mystery why an apparently simple rubber ring can cost so much. So, in the first part of this article,… read more
In Part One of this article, we looked at why tyre sustainability has just moved up the agenda. If you haven’t got five minutes to read it, here’s the summary: the rise of heavier electric vehicles, forthcoming Euro 7 emission… read more
The world runs on tyres, and they are masterpieces of modern technology. But even tyre enthusiasts like ourselves have to admit that they’re not the most sustainable product. The race is on to produce a tyre that’s safe, performs well,… read more
Every so often, we like to profile tyre brands that we sell. This month it’s the turn of Japanese stalwarts Yokohama. Although we don’t currently provide a huge number of their tyres (compared to Goodyear, for example), it’s a brand… read more
Inflation and energy costs may have pushed environmental issues off the front page, but environmental issues are still a major concern for most UK citizens. In the tyre world, sustainability contiues to be a hot topic, with companies striving to… read more
These days, Avon Tyres aren’t as widely known as some of their giant competitors, like Dunlop or Continental, and that’s a shame. The brand produces a large range of tyres for vans, motorbikes, cars and motorsport — at BK Tyres,… read more
Nowadays, only people over a certain age can remember when every car came equipped with a full-sized spare tyre. In ye olde days, if you had a blow-out or a flat, you dug out your trusty full-sized replacement… read more