Strathclyde Tyres Blog

Sixty-three percent of motorists drive on under-inflated tyres and almost 20% have at least one tyre worn down below the EU legal minimum tread depth, according to the latest Bridgestone European tyre survey.

BMW has certified the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyre, the world's fastest street tyre on the racetrack, to equip its new high-performance M6 sedan. The tyre delivers all the motorsports experience acquired by Michelin, notably in the Le Mans 24 Hours race.

Tyre manufacturer Pirelli unveiled its new Cinturato P7 Blue at the Essen tyre show earlier this month. The tyre is designed to offer cars with medium-sized engines increased mileage, reduced braking distances and lower rolling resistance.

As the further education sector in Scotland continues to weather a storm of funding cuts, one of the country's private independent tyre dealers is providing a silver lining story for a number of aspiring apprentices.