The tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has revealed that their tyre prices are set to rise in Europe. The consumer, speciality, and commercial tyres are set to rise from October 2010 by 3% to 6%. We recently covered the procurement process of natural rubber and talked about how the increase in the prices for raw materials may drive up tyre prices for ... [ Read: Bridgestone tyre price rises in Europe ]

This weekend saw intense competition at the Formula One track as the title run-in looms. However, the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium brought an added twist due to the ever changing weather conditions. The race started on dry tyres but rain was predicted within minutes. The problem F1 drivers face is that it is absolutely crucial to be on the right ... [ Read: What is the difference between Dry Tyres and Wet Tyres? ]

After the success of last year’s campaign, TyreSafe will focus on highlighting how easy it is to check the tyre tread depth for families. This can be done with relative ease and little expense, in fact just 20p is all that is needed. TyreSafe are looking to provide materials to the trade which include posters, leaflets, website banners, and DVD’s explaining ... [ Read: Tyre Safety Month Materials Available ]

Research carried out by Michelin revealed that drivers in the UK are letting tyre pressure affect them money-wise. We have previously talked about saving fuel with correctly inflated tyres but the recent figures released show that more than 370 million litres of fuel are being wasted each year. Fuel costs money, which means UK drivers are said to be losing ... [ Read: Research into effects of under-inflated tyres ]

After Bridgestone announced it was to withdraw as the sport’s sole tyre supplier in November 2009, several tyre manufacturers entered the fray. It was recently confirmed that Pirelli were to be the sole F1 tyre supplier for the 2011 season and they are now set to begin tyre testing at Mugello, in preparation for the new season. Tyre Testing, Research, and ... [ Read: Pirelli begin tyre testing for new F1 season ]

After our recent article on the safety risks of old tyres it is only fitting we look at the recycling of tyres. At the Tyre Blog, whilst browsing around, we came across a few examples of recycled tyres but in an artistic manner. Number 1: Tire sculpture: Sculpture outside offices in Antwerp of yes, a urinating dog, made of tires. Definitely a ... [ Read: Recycling Tyres in an Artistic Environmently Friendly Way ]