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Keep up to date with the latest goings on at Hometyre, as well as latest tyre releases and important info!
Porsche approve Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 for the New 911 GT3 RS
After intensive testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany and on Porsche's proving ground in Nardò in Italy, Porsche has approved Dunlop Sport Maxx Race 2 as original equipment for the new 911 GT3 RS in the sizes 265/35ZR20 (99Y) XL...
We Think it's Spring?
In which case, it's time to dust off the caravan/motorhome and classic car ready for what we all hope will be a great summer ahead - certainly after this winter! Remember that these vehicles have been sat idle for months on end and more often...
Falken AZENIS FK510 Wins awards in 2018 Summer Tyre Tests
Falken's AZENIS FK510 has received more awards in Germany's prestigious 2018 summer test. The FK510 has received the top spot in German motoring magazine ACE Lenkrad's trial, alongside receiving a 'Highly Recommended' rating in Auto...
Michelin Launches Aglis CrossClimate van and light truck tyre
Michelin have launched the Agilis Crossclimate for light commercial vehicles for safe driving in all weather conditions. The new Agilis CrossClimate is boasting safety in all weathers, high mileage, robustness, damage resistance and...
Audi team up with Hankook
The premium tyre maker Hankook is now also providing original fitment tyres for the new Audi RS 4 Avant, this has a powerful V6 bi-turbo engine, which now has 600Nm torque and weighs 80kg less than its predecessor and is bound to live up to the...
New VW Polo team up with Falken as OE fitment
Volkswagen have selected Falken as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the sixth-generation VW Polo. Falken will be supplying its premium tyre models AZENIS FK453, SINCERA 838A ECORUN, ZIEX ZE914A EC and the winter tyre HS449 for...
How Long Should You Keep Your Winter Tyres Fitted?
Our first full-on wintry blast for 2017-18 across the UK hit mid December. The severity was mixed, with the Midlands being hit hardest. Arguably this came quite early as recent history has tended to hit us with adverse weather much later in the...
Potholes and Punctures!
The New Year brings a busy start across the Hometyre network! The recent bad weather and low temperatures has given rise to an increase in the number of potholes in the roads - causing considerable tyre damage and...
