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2013 Summer Tire Buying Guide

With the sun due to appear somewhere over the British isles sometime soon, and the German tire test season in full swing, now is the perfect time to review t...

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance - Launched

"Beyond the label" was the theme for the launch of the Goodyear EfficientGrip replacement, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, but instead of just talkin...

Yokohama Advan V105 - Launched

The new Yokohama Advan V105 has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor, the Yokohama Advan V103, was launched in 2004 and has proven to be an extremely popular...

RWD Winter Tire VS Summer Tires Race

Perhaps one of the worst cars on snow, an automatic (SMG) BMW M3 with 255/35 R19 rear tires in a "race" against various other vehicles. The first one to the ...

High Power, Rear Wheel Drive and Snow? No Problem

With even the lightest dusting of snow in the UK, we can be sure of one sight - BMW 3 Series stuck at even a hint of an incline, fish tailing on the spot tha...

Dunlop Sport BluResponse - Launched

125 years after the first patent of the inflatable tire, and to mark Dunlops 125th Birthday, Dunlop is releasing a new breed of tire – the high performance...

All Season Tires - How Do They Stack Up?

With the winter tire market starting to develop in the UK, a lot of people have been discussing all season tires. UK winters are characterised by long, cold ...

Video: Winter VS Summer Tires on a ski slope

Winter is coming, are you ready? Here's a video showing the difference between winter and summer tires on an indoor ski slope. Both cars are identical, other...

Ever Wanted To Be a Tire Tester? Now you can

Ever fancied trying your hands at tire testing? How about driving all the latest Porsches around a specifically built test track? Now, you've got the chance ...

2012 Winter Tire Buying Guide

It's that time again - read on to find out which winter tires we think you should be using this year!

Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 - Launched

If you're in the market for a winter tire in 18 inches and above, or you'd like to continue to use your Porsche during the snowy months, there's only 1 real ...

Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance - Launched

With winter around the corner, Goodyear have just launched their latest ultra high performance winter tire, the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance. Replacing t...

Michelin Energy Saver+ - Launched

With petrol prices forever on the increase, and the demand for better MPG and lower emissions on vehicle manufacturers higher than it has ever ever been, it'...

Goodyear SUV and 4x4 Range

Portugal was the chosen destination for SUV Specialists, including us at Tire Reviews, and Motoring Journalists alike to come together and experience what Go...

Dunlop ScootSmart - Launched

Dunlop have been on a role recently with their motorcycle tires. The GP Racer range has been going from strength to strength, the SportSmart tire has been wi...

Dunlop RoadSmart II - Long Term Test

Ever wondered what it was like to live with a set of the new Dunlop RoadSmart II tires? How about trying to convert a die hard Michelin fan? We've done exact...

Continental Premium Contact 5 - Launched

It's not often a new tire is launched with not one, but two first place awards in magazine group tests, but that's exactly what has happened with the new Con...

Dunlop SP SportMaxx RT - Launched

So by now, you've probably read a bit about the new Dunlop Sport Maxx RT. Whether it was the initial launch report, our subjective shootout where we put the ...

Tire Labelling - A Video Overview

With the the new EU tire labelling law due for introduction in 2012, we thought it would be a good idea to get up to speed with exactly what the labels mean....

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT and Race Launched

When Dunlop, a brand primarily associated with motorsport, launch a new tire it's always worth sitting up and taking note. Dunlop tires are engineered to off...

Road VS Trackday Tires - The Data

Road VS Trackday Tires - Mega Test

With the increase in trackday popularity, semi slicks have been getting a lot more attention. The Toyo R888 is arguably the leader in the market, featuring a...

Winter tires: real world experiences

While magazine group tests and tire launches can give you an excellent idea of how a tire will perform on the road, sometimes they miss what the tire is like...

Michelin Primacy 3 - Launched

Michelin have just launched their new premium touring tire, the Michelin Primacy 3. Developed to replace the excellent Michelin Primacy HP, the tire has been...