One set of Goodyear tires, one giant leap into the future of mobility: Nearly fifty years ago, Goodyear's non-pneumatic XLTs (Expertimental Lunar Tires) were the first to ever leave a tire mark on the moon. Ever since the XNUMXs and XNUMXs, the tire manufacturer has been working intensively with space pioneers to develop the largest […] More
Along the way, on those hour-long rides, there is – depending on the traffic – time to think about very ordinary things. "Why is a tire black?" for instance. You too have seen photos of cars and motorcycles from the Year Kruik that were equipped with (completely) 'white' tires… If […] More
If you have a real classic, a car of at least 40 years old and the accompanying instruction booklet, you are (almost) guaranteed to come across an article in which it is advised to rotate the tires after a considerable number of kilometers in accordance with a special pattern. Front-wheel drive That of course depends on the remaining […] More
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 for a few years now with radially constructed motorcycle tires in the dimensions typical for classic motorcycles with the aim of revolutionizing driving characteristics. And from test drives […] More
Classic tires. In 1946, in Heidenau, Heidenauer Gummiwerke started producing soles and rain capes. From there it was of course only a small step to start making tyres. In 1953 there were already 60.000 car and 40.000 motorcycle tires. In 1968, all tire manufacturers in the glorious GDR were lumped together and […] More
Diagonal tires and radial tyres: the advantages and disadvantages Suppose you have completely restored your classic car from before the end of the sixties and are ready for new tyres. The history of the vehicle has indicated that it was supplied with diagonal tires from new. Bystanders, many 'advisors' and connoisseurs have […] More
It seems like such an easy option: Pimping up 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 hardens, so it stays flexible. But because everything has its limitations, that flexibility is […] More
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 matched to the various Porsche generations, including a range of tires supplied in collaboration with Pirelli. These newly developed tires are […] More
Vehicles and tough terrain, that has 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 to be able to continue driving on soft or very soft surfaces. With that idea in mind […] More
Opinions differ about getting tires with a white sidewall 'white' again. Sometimes Westley's Bleche-White is used, in the States it is available at Walmart for $ 3,00 per bottle. Blech-White is also a dangerous substance given the many warnings on the label. Probably too aggressive, because it eats away at the paint of the […] More
Motorcycle tires under a car? Conversely, we know the approach. But reader Rob Gunsing sees it differently. He's making a XNUMXs replica. Something with a huge Chevrolet six in line and a fragile Peugeot chassis. Because it all has to remain affordable, he thought that cars from the beginning of […] More
