Winter Tyres

December 29, 2015How Braking Performance Changes as a Winter Tyre WearsDue to a number of cold and snowy winters, the UK population now understands winter tyres both exist, and aren’t just for snow and ice - they also off... December 14, 2015Continental WinterContact TS860 - PreviewThe Continental WinterContact TS860 might not be available until autumn 2016, but that hasn’t stopped Continental giving us a preview of the new tyre,... November 18, 20152015 Winter Tyre Advice and InformationIt's the middle of November and the temperatures in the UK are still hovering around 14c, but with colder temperatures due next week, and even snow fo... March 30, 2015Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 - PreviewIn Autumn 2015, the latest Goodyear performance winter tyre will be launched. Replacing the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance, the new Goodyear UltraGr... February 4, 2015Pirelli Cinturato All Season - LaunchedFor the first time in the company's history, Pirelli have launched an all season tyre - the Pirelli Cinturato All Season. Is this the ultimate tyre fo... December 23, 2014Scared of snow? Think againDoes the thought of snowy driving cause panic? Do you feel safe in normal cold and wet winter conditions? Michelin have data to show that most of us a... November 24, 20142014 Winter Tyre GuideWinter 2014 is here, and it's set to be another warm, wet winter. Naturally, this raises the question as to whether winter tyres are worth fitting, an... October 6, 2014Goodyear UltraGrip 9 - LaunchedGoodyear have launched the new Goodyear UltraGrip 9, in time for the 2014 winter season. The UltraGrip line has a strong heritage, and with 94% of rev... April 3, 2014Long Term Running - Dunlop Winter Response 2 - Part 2David updates us after his Dunlop Winter Response 2s come off. March 4, 2014Continental Winter Contact TS 850P - PrelaunchIt’s the winter tyre every sports car driver has been waiting for, the new Continental Winter Contact TS850P is here! Replacing the TS830P, the TS850... February 14, 2014Michelin Alpin 5 - LaunchedThe Michelin Alpin 5 has been launched, replacing the Alpin 4, Michelins award winning premium touring winter tyre. Aimed at the premium touring segme... November 15, 20132013 Winter Tyre Buying GuideThanks to recent harsh winters, the best tyre for the UK roads is a hot topic, and with 2013 predicted to be the harshest winter of recent times, now... September 26, 2013Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S - LaunchedVredestein have a loyal following in the UK. The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta is loved by the ultra high performance market, and their Wintrac range of... January 21, 2013RWD Winter Tyre VS Summer Tyres RacePerhaps one of the worst cars on snow, an automatic (SMG) BMW M3 with 255/35 R19 rear tyres in a "race" against various other vehicles. The first one... January 16, 2013High Power, Rear Wheel Drive and Snow? No ProblemWith 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 s... November 16, 2012All Season Tyres - How Do They Stack Up?With the winter tyre market starting to develop in the UK, a lot of people have been discussing all season tyres. UK winters are characterised by long... November 13, 2012Video: Winter VS Summer Tyres on a ski slopeWinter is coming, are you ready? Here's a video showing the difference between winter and summer tyres on an indoor ski slope. Both cars are identical... October 18, 20122012 Winter Tyre Buying GuideIt's that time again - read on to find out which winter tyres we think you should be using this year! October 3, 2012Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 - LaunchedIf you're in the market for a winter tyre in 18 inches and above, or you'd like to continue to use your Porsche during the snowy months, there's only... September 18, 2012Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance - LaunchedWith winter around the corner, Goodyear have just launched their latest ultra high performance winter tyre, the Goodyear UltraGrip 8 Performance. Repl... November 16, 2011Winter tyres: real world experiencesWhile magazine group tests and tyre launches can give you an excellent idea of how a tyre will perform on the road, sometimes they miss what the tyre... December 23, 2010Video: Can you fit just 2 winter tyres?Over the past few weeks TyreReviews has received a lot of questions asking whether it's safe to fit just 2 winter tyres on either the front, or rear a... December 15, 2010Winter Tyres - What should the government do?Thanks to a recent spell of inclement weather, winter tyres are currently a hot topic in the UK. The good news is the message that winter tyres are su... December 8, 2010Why winter tyres ARE suitable for the UK climateRecently there has been a lot of talk about winter tyres not being suitable for the UK climate, with the topic even being discussed in the House of Co...