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GfK: UK still amongst largest and fastest growing SUV tyre markets

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SUVs such as Volvo’s XC90 are becoming increasingly, popular in the UK and other European markets – something that is being reflected the change shape of the 4x4 tyre market

The UK is still one of the largest and fastest growing 4×4/SUV tyre markets in Europe. In fact, according to the latest data compiled by market research specialists GfK Automotive, the UK is the second largest in Europe with sales of 1.157 million 4×4 tyres in 2015. Speaking with GfK Automotive account director Kevin Glynn, Tyres & Accessories learnt that only Italy’s annual sales of 1.4 million 4×4 tyres last year was bigger.

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