Tyres & Accessories Magazine February 2025 issue available to read or download

In the February 2025 issue, available now for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download, Tyres & Accessories brings you the latest news from the car and motorcycle tyre segments . This issue also features the breaking stories and analysis of the UK and international tyre business, including Goodyear’s sale of Dunlop to Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Michelin CEO Florent Menegaux on an “invasion” of low-cost car tyres in Europe (as well as an analysis of this to lead the car tyres feature), and the extension of EU tariffs on China-produced truck tyres. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Professional Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites. Click this link to download or read the February issue online.

In this issue:

Car tyres

Tyres & Accessories will look at the broad passenger car tyre segment in the first of such features in 2025. The electric vehicle market in Europe, which recently appeared that it could be a beacon of new product innovation and quick growth in the OE and then replacement channels, has stalled, which could present a headwind for tyre makers developing strategies around supplying battery-powered vehicles. That said, demand for greater efficiency, low weight, and reduced noise alongside safety and comfort characteristics remains relevant across mass market cars of all types. While it is important to get this strategy right, not leaving success contingent on one particular trend, sustainability is an evergreen touchstone, as consumers, OEMs and legislators increasingly demand improved products. T&A looks at the latest market trends affecting car tyre suppliers, as well as the newest products in the February feature.

In this feature: European car tyre import analysis (36) | Car tyre market demand – GfK (38) | Hankook launches Optimo (40) | Michelin Primacy 5 (42)

Motorcycle tyres

Regardless of whether you ride recreationally or just as a cost-effective way of getting from A to B, motoring on two wheels demands a good set of tyres. Luckily, suitable products exist for every budget and riding style. In our February magazine we look at the latest two-wheeler tyres for everything from mopeds to the largest cruisers, racers and off-roaders. Turn to next month’s motorcycle tyre feature for more.

In this feature: Options for every budget (48) | New Kenda Europe division (52) | Eurogrip range additions (54) | Dunlop debuts SportSmart mk4 (56)

Also in this issue

» Editorial
Thought leadership (3)

» News in Brief (6)

» Company
Michelin: A ‘massive invasion’ (14)
Goodyear sells Dunlop brand to SRI (18)
EU extends China truck tyre tariffs (22)

» UK tyre market
UK distributors at LAMMA (28)
Tread depth ignorance (30)
New ETB Wholesale centres (32)

» Product
Quality, sustainable solutions (58)
New Bridgestone, Petlas tyres (60)
OE update (62)

» International
A path to strengthening Europe (64)
China firms’ overseas projects (66)
100 years of Goodyear Blimp (72)

» Career Tracks (76)