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One of Kumho Tire’s latest high-performance patterns, the ECSTA HS52, received a ‘GOOD’ rating in the recent test of summer tyres by the highly respected German motoring association ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club). HS52 beat 42 rival 205/55R16 V sized products to finish eighth overall out of 50. In commemoration of its 50th anniversary of tyre […]

The thrill of perfect grip Continental is continuing its successful range of ultra high-performance summer tyres with the introduction of the new SportContact 6. The new high-technology tyre from the development department in Hanover is now available in an initial launch range of forty-one dimensions, produced for rims with diameters of between 19 and 23 […]

MINI’s winter tyres have been specially engineered to operate much better than summer tyres at temperatures below 7°C. MINI’s winter tyres contain more natural rubber in their compound and a different mix of silica as well as featuring special    grooves. This allows them to retain flexibility at much lower temperatures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7-zsVxQC5g

All MINIs are fitted with summer tyres as standard, providing excellent levels of grip, acceleration, braking, comfort and fuel economy in normal road conditions. Summer tyres operate best at    temperatures above 7°C. However, once the Great British Winter    sets in and air temperatures drop to near freezing the rubber in    summer tyres hardens, detracting from […]