Tyre News
The latest news, views and reviews on what's happening in the tyre industry
30 Jun 2010
Bridgestone Issue Recall in USA
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has been forced into issuing a product recall after a flaw has become to light that can potentially cause tyres to deflate...
Just days after it was reported that Michelin were going to receive funding promised to them by the previous UK government, there has come a daunting word of warning...
28 Jun 2010
Tyre Thief Too ‘Tyred’ To Run Away
Apologies for the bad title pun, but when a story like this comes across your desk it is all you can do to not write down a cheesy piece of writing like that...
25 Jun 2010
Avon Art Attack
A six-tonne racing truck tyre, an Avon Formula Two single-seater, a race bike and a Caterham R300 – these aren’t the typical items you would expect to be used when creating a piece of art...
24 Jun 2010
Michelin Did Not Bid To Be F1 Supplier
Despite the cat being out the bag for some time, it was officially anncounce that Pirelli do indeed have the tyre supplier contract for next season’s F1 championship...
23 Jun 2010
Michelin Grant Confirmed
Back during the Labour government, £3.9 million grant was promised to Michelin’s Stoke-on-Trent facility...
22 Jun 2010
He Lives In A Pineapple Under The Sea...
Over the last few years a large number of celebrities have cashed in on their smooth and dulcet tones by recording messages for Satnav devices. Set to join some of the greatest orators of our time is the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants...
21 Jun 2010
Michael Welch Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Big news recently arrived at Blackcircles.com headquarters - Shell LiveWIRE inducted nine new entrepreneurs into its International ‘Hall of Fame’.
18 Jun 2010
Fifth of Drivers Not Checking Tyres Regularly
A survey from a source within the tyre industry has revealed that a fifth of motorists rarely inspect their tyres for the tread depth...
Pirelli has released new statistics that indicate that there will be a continuation of growth year-on-year within the tyre industry for replacement and OE tyres...