Strathclyde Tyres Blog

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres have been selected as original equipment for the Renault Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7, launched in March 2012.

The sporty 200-horsepower deep-black limited edition has been developed to celebrate Renault’s Formula 1 Constructors’ title with Red Bull Racing in 2011. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with ultra high-performance Potenza RE050A tyres in size 215/40R18 89W. Around 350 Clio R.S. Red Bull Racing RB7 hatchbacks will be produced.

Apollo Tyres is to launch its ultra high performance summer passenger vehicle tyre at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. The international event, the car industry's most important trade show, is due to run from the 8th to the 18th of March.

The Indian tyre manufacturer has also revealed that the latest tyre tests by German Motoring Association ADAC produced commendable results for all the three Apollo brands available in Europe - Apollo, Vredestein and Maloya.

The number of drivers over the age of 80 has now topped one million, according to information obtained by the IAM, following a freedom of information request to the DVLA.

The DVLA figures show that there are now 1,012,399 drivers over 80. There are also 122 licence holders over the age of 100, including three 105 year olds, and one 106 year old woman.

An EU standardised tyre label is due to be introduced in November this year, according to Continental Tyres. The aim is to promote low emissions and better road safety, with standardised information focusing on three key criteria: fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise.

The system will work by giving consumers essential information to help them when choosing new tyres. This will take the form of a label, which will have values from A-G, excluding D to avoid an average performing tyre.

Women are actually better at parking than men, according to a new study carried out by NCP.

The NCP Parking Report assessed various aspects of parking, including speed, technique and accuracy, and established that out of a maximum score of 20, women drivers on average have a score of 13.4, while male drivers score on average only 12.3.

Starting today, Strathclyde Tyres are offering great deals on tyres, MOTs, wheel alignment, brake checks, tyre checks and exhaust checks this February:-

Special Offers on Tyres

Goodyear

• 19565V15 Excellence £69.99
• 20555V16 Efficientgrip £79.99
• 22545W17 Efficientgrip XL £107.50
• 22540W18 Efficientgrip XL £126.50

Michelin

• 20555V16 Primacy HP £89.99
• 22545W17 Primacy HP £118.99

(All prices are fully fitted, inclusive of New T/L Valve, Wheel Balance and Casing Disposal.)