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, ... [ Read: Pirelli begin tyre testing for new F1 season ]

The problem consumers face when buying tyres can be the cost of the better brands of car tyres. There is a huge wide range to choose from and this includes another option, cheap budget tyres. If you pop in to your local tyre branch the savings can be very appealing to customers. Does half the cost mean half the ... [ Read: Buying Cheap Budget Tyres? Information & Opinions on Safety Risks ]

A recent press release issued by the online retailer Tyre Shopper, gave the advice that many people may buy tyres as a “distressed purchase” and therefore will be seeking value for money. Given the financial uncertainties in the current economic climate, this will likely have increased the amount of research being conducted into tyre purchases. It’s agreed by ... [ Read: Guideline on where to buy tyres online ]

We have previously talked before about the Formula 1 tyre war, with various suppliers keen to take on the role and that is was Pirelli rumoured as the Formula 1 tyre supplier. The rumours appeared true, as on June 23rd it was announced that Pirelli were to be the number one tyre supplier. World Motor Sport Council said “Pirelli ... [ Read: Pirelli confirmed as F1 tyre supplier ]

Tyre development in the auto industry has a rich history dating back to 1888 when we saw the pneumatic tyre presented by John Dunlop for bicycles. Tyres have evolved since then but there hasn’t been anything as revolutionary as the pneumatic tyre. That was until Michelin presented the ‘Tweel’ (a combination of the word tyre and wheel) with the ... [ Read: Michelin Tweel airless tyre development ]

A pivitol area of motor racing is the issue of tyre degradation. In all forms of motorsport, heavy tyre development is undertaken by manufactures to design a tyre that will grip the road in various conditions whilst not suffering from high tyre wear and degradation. Tyres are pushed to the edge by racing teams and drivers as they ... [ Read: Tyre degradation provides exciting F1 Race ]

The tyre supplier for next year is yet to be decided but it apparent that the Italian brand Pirelli are the most likely to succeed Bridgestone as the official tyre supplier. Whilst there has been no official communication, it is believed that the contracts have already been signed. Italy’s Autoprint claimed that the 12 current teams (FOTA) signed ... [ Read: Pirelli rumoured as Formula 1 tyre supplier ]