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Hamilton defied critics with smooth handling of tyres - March 16th, 2010

The first Grand Prix of the season may have been a bit of a bore, but Lewis Hamilton reckons he shook things up by confounding his critics.
Racing pundits reckoned his more aggressive style of driving, which is harder on the tyres, would not suit the new rules which rely on preserving tyres throughout the race.
Hamilton, [...]

Tyres-wrecking, pothole ridden roads cause frustration - March 16th, 2010

It’s dubbed “Lunar Lane” - the 120 metre long road which has a staggering 124 potholes!
The Daily Mail asks if Smithy Lane in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is the most pothole-ridden road in the UK.
But anyone who has had to fork out for new tyres or other car parts after crashing over any of the craters [...]

Continental tyres scoop Fast Car award - March 16th, 2010

By Denna Bowman
Continental tyres have scooped the coveted Fast Car Award for the best wet weather performance.
The judges were impressed with the tyres manufacturers emphasis on safety and the magazine wrote: “Tyres are the most important product you can buy for your car – they keep your ride on the road.
“The Fast Car Awards [...]

Sunday Times tackles juddering Dunlop tyres question - March 15th, 2010

The Sunday Times brilliant Car Clinic column, which appears in the ingear supplement, tackled a question about juddery Dunlop tyres this weekend.
After fitting replacement Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT tyres on his Audi, GW from Oldham noticed the judder when the car was on full lock.
He asked the panel: “I drive a 2006 Audi A4 [...]