Pirelli Turns 150

Pirelli will soon be marking 150th anniversary since its foundation on the 28 January 1872. The current Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Pirelli, Mr. Marco Tronchetti Provera recently said, “The attention to product quality and production processes, to cutting-edge research, to the market’s international culture as well as to the wellbeing of people in … Read more

Tyre Fundermentals

Tyres are complex and their uses can be so varied, but as a driver you need to understand the basics. Join me as I point out tyre basics in this article. One of the broadly accepted definition of a tyre is, “A tyre is a ring-shaped vehicle component that covers the wheel’s rim to protect … Read more

New Landrover Defender to come with Goodyear Tyres

*Photo courtesy. Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure is available in 18”, 19” and 20” wheels for the New Defender. This multi-skilled and all-round tyre allows drivers of the New Land Rover Defender to enjoy a very high level of riding comfort, and at the same time leave the road at any time and face off-road tracks … Read more

How Do I Know Its Time To Replace My Undamaged Tyres?

It is important to keep an eye on your tyres because they need to be in a sound, roadworthy condition at all times. This is not only so that you won’t get fined in a traffic police inspection, but also for your own safety (and everyone else’s). Overly worn tyres give you less control and … Read more

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tyre pressure monitoring system, commonly abbreviates as TPMS is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside pneumatic tyres on various types of vehicles, and display the data to the driver in real-time over either a gauge, a pictogram display, or a simple low-pressure warning light. TPMS are designed into the following two … Read more