Tyre Tests
Exceptional test results for Vredestein Sportrac 5 and Ultrac Vorti
April 8, 2013
By Declan O’Byrne
Recent test results from renowned independent touring clubs from Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland have confirmed the findings from the extensive tests carried out by Vredestein: The Sportrac 5 and Ultrac Vorti summer tyres are at the top of their segments and offer drivers a high-quality product with maximum safety, optimal comfort and a long life-span.
Toyo’s Proxes T1 Sport tyre recommended
March 27, 2013
By Declan O’Byrne
Toyo’s Proxes T1 Sport tyre , in size 225/35 R18 87Y was recently tested by Auto Bild Sportscars magazine and awarded a “Recommendable” grade.
Goodyear rated Best Buy by Which? Magazine
March 25, 2013
By Padraic Deane
Goodyear Tyres are currently celebrating picking up not one, but two Best Buy Awards from the coveted Which? Magazine. In the latest edition of Which?, Goodyear performed well in its annual tyre test with two different products.
Giti Tire named top CV tyre in China
March 25, 2013
By Connor O’Rourke
Giti Tire has been named ‘Top Commercial Vehicle Tyre Brand’ in a comprehensive countrywide study organised by China’s leading CV magazine.
Exceptional test results for Vredestein Sportrac 5 and Ultrac Vorti
March 21, 2013
By John Loughran
Recent test results from renowned independent touring clubs from Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland confirm the findings from the extensive tests carried out by Vredestein.
Exceptional test results for Vredestein Sportrac 5 and Ultrac Vorti
March 21, 2013
By John Loughran
Recent test results from renowned independent touring clubs from Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland confirm the findings from the extensive tests carried out by Vredestein:
Dunlop Motorsport trials innovative intelligence chip
March 20, 2013
By Padraic Deane
Dunlop Motorsport is trialling new electronic intelligence innovation embedded into the tyre of the world’s premier motorcycle racing event – MotoGP, where Dunlop are the Official tyre partner of the Moto2 and Moto3 championships.
Bridgestone tops summer tyre test
March 19, 2013
By Declan O’Byrne
In its latest issue (03/2013) ADAC magazine tested 19 summer tyres for small vehicles using the popular 185/60 R15 size. The tests focused on characteristics such as performance in dry and in wet conditions, noise, fuel efficiency and rolling resistance. The Turanza T001 performed well with an overall rating of “good”.
Dunlop’s new BluResponse dominates European tests
March 7, 2013
By Connor O’Rourke
Since the launch of the new Dunlop Sport BluResponse high performance tyre in January, the tyre has taken win after win in top magazine tyre tests across Europe. Over a four week period beginning in late January, the BluResponse took first prize in no fewer than four European tyre tests.
ContiSportContact 5 tops summer tyre test
March 1, 2013
By John Loughran
The ContiSportContact 5 has topped a summer tyre test carried out by one of Europe’s leading motorisng organisations. ADAC has published the results of its summer tyre test conducted together with Stiftung Warentest, the Austrian ÖAMTC and the Swiss TCS.
Teams sample Pirelli’s wet-weather tyres in Barcelona
February 25, 2013
By Connor O’Rourke
The Formula One teams encountered wet weather for the first time this year on the final day of a four-day test at Barcelona: the second of three official pre-season tests.
Media test drive ADVAN Sport V105 tyre
February 19, 2013
By Connor O’Rourke
The Yokohama Rubber Company recently offered a group of international media the opportunity to test drive its new ADVAN Sport V105 tyre which will be launched in the Spring.
2013 Official Formula One Test in Barcelona
February 18, 2013
By Padraic Deane
The Formula 1 teams head off to Barcelona this week for the second four-day test of the year. The venue is the Circuit de Catalunya: a popular location for testing due to temperatures that are usually mild all year round and a technical layout that challenges every aspect of car and tyre performance.
Nokian tops winter tyre tests
January 16, 2013
By Connor O’Rourke
Nokian winter tyres have secured a host of tyre test winsin winter tyre tests conducted by the German car magazines “Auto Bild”, “auto motor sport” and “AUTOStraßenverkehr” earning top ratings of “exemplary”, “highly recommendable” and “very good”.
Linglong TBR tyres gain SmartWay verification
January 9, 2013
By Declan O’Byrne
Shandong Linglong Tyre Company, one of China’s leading tyre producers, has recently confirmed that 18 of its Linglong and Leao brand truck tyres have gained EPA SmartWay verification in the United States for low rolling resistance. The verified tyres include steer, drive and trailer axle applications.
Continental tops winter tyre tests
December 17, 2012
By admin
Continental’s winter tyre range has received an impressive number of top-class ratings and victories in winter tyre tests organised by the automotive media across Europe.
Dealers and Goodyear sales team attend test event
November 29, 2012
By Declan O Byrne

A group of dealers and members of the Goodyear sales team in Ireland attended a test event at the MIRA circuit, near Birmingham recently, which dramatically illustrated why the right tyre choice can have a significant impact on road safety.
