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US tyres shipments projected to rise in 2010 - March 15th, 2010

By Denna Bowman
US tyres shipments are projected to increase by approximately 7 million units in 2010 compared to 2009, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
The 3% increase is in contrast to the 8% drop from 2008 to 2009 and “reflects the onset of the economic rebound, an increase in vehicle miles traveled, and a [...]

Bridegestone “very happy” with tyres performance in opening Grand Prix - March 14th, 2010

By Alex Kapadia
Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso won the opening round of the 2010 Formula One World Championship using a super soft-medium tyres strategy in Bahrain.
He was followed home in second place by team-mate Felipe Massa, with McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton crossing the line to take third place - both using the same tyres set-up.
Hiroshi Yasukawa, [...]

Button admits he was too conservative with his tyres in opening race - March 14th, 2010

By Alex Kapadai
Reigning Formula One world champion Jenson Button admitted he was too conservative with his tyres after finishing in seventh place in Bahrain today.
“Initially I was very cautious with the tyres,” the McLaren driver conceded after the first Grand Prix of the 2010 season, “but they seemed to be holding [up] pretty well which [...]

Simon Cowell will spend £20,000 on tyres for his supercar - March 14th, 2010

If you’re going to have to be replacing your car tyres this week, you might want to thank your lucky stars you’re not in Simon Cowell’s boots.
A new set of run-flat, 260mph-rated, low-profile Michelin tyres designed especially for his Bugatti Veyron will set him back £20,000!
And if he’s been driving his Veyron like the wind [...]