One set of tires from Goodyear, one giant leap for the future of mobility: almost fifty years ago, Goodyear's non-pneumatic XLTs (Expertimental Lunar Tires) were the first to ever leave a tire track on the moon. Since the years…
Along the way, on those hour-long drives, there is - depending on the traffic - time to think about very ordinary things. 'Why is a tire black?' for example. You too have seen photos of cars and…
If you have a real classic, a car that is at least 40 years old and the accompanying instruction booklet, you are (almost) guaranteed to come across an article that recommends replacing the tires in accordance with a…
Modern tires for classic motorcycles, a world of difference Tires are important, they are your contact with the road. The German tire manufacturer Continental has been working on radially constructed motorcycle tires for classic motorcycles for a number of years now...
Classic tires. In 1946, Heidenauer Gummiwerke started producing soles and rain capes in Heidenau. From there it was of course only a small step to start making tires. In 1953 there were already 60.000 car and 40.000 motorcycle tires. In…
Diagonal tires and radial tires: the pros and cons Suppose you have restored your classic car from before the end of the sixties down to the last detail and are ready for new tires. The history of the vehicle has indicated…
It seems like such an easy option: upgrading regular tires to whitewall tires. The most responsible way is to paint the flanks with specially developed paint. The secret of that white tire paint is that it really...
About 70 percent of all Porsche models ever built are still in drivable condition today. Porsche has therefore developed, tested and produced new tires that are precisely tailored to the various Porsche generations, including a series of tires…
Vehicles and tough terrain have always been a challenging combination. And the worse the terrain, the greater the challenge. Off-road it is important to have as much traction as possible and also on soft surfaces, or…
