A genuine high-quality tire is much more than a piece of rubber; the result of meticulous development and thorough testing, it is a carefully prepared high-tech product involving a great degree of manual work, chemical and technical expertise, precision and high-quality raw materials. No wonder then, that it takes from two to four years of development work before a new tire hits the road.
Tires are the most important safety accessory on your car: they are the connection between you and the road surface. Tires will greatly affect safety and driving comfort. Ensure that your tires are in good condition and remember to maintain them.
FAQ about tires: sidewall markings, tire care, manufacturing and environmental issues.
Tire size is the most important information given on the tire. The size designation is specified as a series of numbers and letters.
The main raw materials of a tire are natural rubber, synthetic rubber, carbon black and oil. The share of rubber compounds in the total weight of a tire is more than 80%. The rest consists of various kinds of reinforcing materials.