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Continental EcoContact 7 fitted to an electric vehicle in an urban setting, illustrating the tyre approved for the Škoda Elroq

Škoda Elroq Features Staggered 20-Inch Continental EcoContact 7 Fitment

29.07.2026

Continental has received original-equipment approval for its EcoContact 7 summer tyre on the electric Škoda Elroq. The factory setup uses different 20-inch sizes on each axle: 235/50 R20 at the front and a wider 255/45 R20 at the rear. Continental’s 28 July press release states that both versions include a rim-protection rib and will be […]

Pirelli P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo RS: Aftermarket Availability Expanded

28.07.2026

Pirelli has expanded replacement-market availability for two performance tyres from the P Zero family: Pirelli P Zero R and Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS. The P Zero R was already present in Tirelab and has strong early test visibility, including a very high current rating. P Zero Trofeo RS has now been added as a […]

Modern passenger tyre with recycled rubber, steel, PET, rice husks and alternative rubber plants

How Sustainable Are Modern Tyres? Materials, Efficiency and Recycling Explained

27.07.2026

Michelin, Continental and Bridgestone all aim to use more recycled and renewable materials. Here is what their targets mean—and why rolling resistance, tyre life and end-of-life treatment matter just as much.

Continental tyre production facility at Korbach plant, Germany

Continental Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal with 84/100 Score, Placing in Global Top 5%

27.07.2026

Continental has been awarded a gold medal in the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, scoring 84 out of 100 points and ranking among the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide. It marked the first time the company was evaluated in the “manufacture of rubber tyres and tubes” industry category, a shift from its […]

Continental Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal with 84/100 Score, Placing in Global Top 5%

27.07.2026

Michelin X-Ice Snow+: Higher Mileage Winter Tyre Added to Tirelab

25.07.2026

Michelin X-Ice Snow+ has been added to Tirelab as the successor to Michelin X-Ice Snow and X-Ice Snow SUV. The launch alert highlights 40 percent higher mileage compared with the previous generation, improved winter properties and a broad range of 165 sizes from 15 to 23 inches. European availability was stated from May 2026. The […]

Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z tyres for the Porsche 911 Carrera at a test track

Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z becomes Porsche 911 Carrera factory fitment in 19/20-inch sizes

24.07.2026

Hankook’s Ventus S1 evo Z is now an original-equipment tyre for the Porsche 911 Carrera, marking the first time a series-production 911 Carrera leaves the factory on Hankook tyres. The Porsche-approved version carries the “NA2” marking on its sidewall and uses different tyre sizes on the two axles. Staggered sizes and Porsche-specific development The fitment […]

Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z becomes Porsche 911 Carrera factory fitment in 19/20-inch sizes

24.07.2026