Performance Tyre Manufacturers
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Performance Tyre
Manufacturers
Avon Racing Tyres
Avon
Road Tyres
Avon are a
major tyre manufacturer in Motorsport, the Avon Racing Tyre link points
to their range of road legal racing tyres. This contains details on
their full range of road legal tyre which are suitable for
track days,
information includes the compatible wheel width for each tire, the
diameter of the tyre, tyre pressures and so on. The ZZR and CR500 look
like the best choice for ultimate grip in the wet. Cross Ply tyres are
also available in the motorsport range.
The Avon Ultra High Performance Road Tire range includes the ZV3 and
ZZ3. Clicking on the text brings up the tyre specs which includes tyre
pressures, compatible rims sizes and so on. All Avon tyres will be
available for your local tyre supplier/tyre dealer.
Bridgestone/Firestone
Road Tyres
A tyre manufacturer in Formula 1 (F1) their Potenza range of tires are a
well respected high performance road tyre in particular the RE050. We
couldn't find any track day tyres/motorsport tyres on the website.
Butser Rubber Ltd Hampshire, UK
Butser Rubber specialises in custom-made rubber mouldings and high
quality
components and IS an IS0900 12000 certified company. Currently supplying
demanding markets including F1, motors port, maritime, aerospace,
medical and defence, it is always looking to expand into new areas.
Butser Rubber manufactures products from one-off prototypes to volume
production. Development and technical consultancy is available, together
with assistance in design. Its range includes rubber to metal bondings,
gaskets, extrusion and mouldings.
Continental Tyres
They tyre
manufacturer sponsoring the FIFA 2006 World Cup in Germany. No track day
tyres that we could find but the ContiSportContact2 gets good reviews in
many car magazines.
Goodyear Tyres
The most
successful tire manufacturer in Formula 1 history. This link is to the
European site. The Goodyear Eagle F1 range of the tyres and a safe
choice for high performance driving. No track day tyres/motorsport tyres
are listed, although Goodyear do make them. Goodyear tyres are available
at all major tyre dealers and tyre suppliers.
Grip Tyre
Softener, Northants. UK
Grip Tyre Softener is a unique tyre treatment which penetrates the
surface and softens the rubber. It is effective on all kinds of
performance tyres, wet or dry. The results on treated tyres are
dramatic. Not only are new tyres made softer and stickier but previously
discarded tyres are given a new lease of life.
Kumho Tyres Europe
Kumho
Tyres USA
Not a giant
tyre manufacturer like some of the other companies here but well known
nevertheless. Kumho has a big involvement in motorsport. The site is
easy to navigate and contain motorsport tires as well road tyres,
although it is not stated if the motorsport tires are road legal. The
USA Kumho site is more useful, the spec sheets for the tires are
comprehensive and informative contains info such as tyre diameter
compatible wheel sizes, pressures, tyre weight as well as competitors
compatible tyres.
Matador Tyres
Sponsors of
the radical championship and is involved in the British Rally
Championship. Site has basic tire sizes.
Michelin Performance
Road Tyres
Michelin
Motorsport Tyres
One of the
performance tyre manufacturers involved in Formula 1 (F1). The
motorsport tyre link points to their motorsport range of tires which are
NOT homologated for road use. However the table does provide useful
information stating the tire widths that will fit a wheel of a certain
width. A nice touch if your looking to maximise the grip of your car
without buying a new set of wheels. Motorsport site also features road
legal race tyres. The High Performance range of Michelin tires, the
Michelin Pilot series (Pilot Exalto and Pilot Sport) are well respected
high performance road tires.
Pirelli
Possible the
most famous performance tyre manufacturer in the world with the most
famous slogan "power is nothing without control". Their performance
tyres are regularly referred to by EVO Magazine as some of the best
performance tires you can buy, with the Pirelli P Zero Corsa and P Zero
Nero being the target of most of their praises. Pirelli don't offer a
road legal track day cut slick but the P Zero Corsa is a track day
biased tyre. Pirelli tyres can be bought from Tire Dealers and Tire
Suppliers throughout the UK as well as in their newly opened chain of
Pirelli Performance Centres.
Toyo
Major tyre
manufacturer Toyo are in a big name in the modified car market in
Britain. Their ProxesT1-s and T1-R are bordering on the default choice
when fitting large after market alloy wheels. For out and out
performance in the dry their R888 is rapidly gaining in popularity and
if your willing to sacrifice wet weather handling this could be the tyre
for you. However this tyre provides marginal grip in the wet as it is
designed mainly for circuit use. With
BMW M3 CSL running on similarly
comprised tyre for the road, this type of rubber is becoming looked upon
as acceptable for road use. Toyo have tyre dealers and tyre suppliers
throughout the UK.
Uniroyal Tyres
Uniroyal are
now under the ownership of Continental.
Vredestein Tyres
Nice looking
site but limited information in tyres sizes. no track day tyres or
motorsport tyres listed.
Yokohama Tyres Europe
Yokohama
Tyre Global
A World
renowned tyre manufacturer of high performance rubber. Strategic
partnership with TSW
Wheels helps both parties immensely. Massive range
of high performance tires. highlight include the Yokohama Advan range
which includes the A048 (Road Legal), A032R (Road Legal), AVS Neova
(Road Legal), A539 and Parada Spec2. The Global site contains much more
information than the UK site such as tire sizes! The global site is
quite large with a lot of flash but its worth the wait. Contains all
tyre sizes for each tyre model and the PDF Spec Sheets that go with each
tyre give all the technical information you could want. Top Site.
Performance Tyre Dealers/Suppliers - UK
Fast Tyres
Fast Tyres are a Sheffield based online tyre company. We supply both the
consumer and commercial sectors. The company was founded with one goal,
to provide top brand tyres at great prices. We cover the whole of the UK
and carry none of the usual overheads associated with high street
retailers and garages due to buying in bulk from our suppliers.
Fast Tyres offer car, motorcycle,
scooter and moped tyres throughout the UK. We offer a next day delivery
service on orders placed. Our range of products vary from top brand tyre
manufacturers such as Michelin, Avon, Pirelli, Hankook, Bridgestone and
many more. Over the coming months we are launching a tyre fitting
directory to the site and will be working in partnership with regional
tyre fitters to offer a nationwide tyre supply and fitting service.
Just
Tyres
Established in 1990 we remain passionate about
tyres, offering great value prices and unparalleled service excellence.
Independent means just that, unlike many other retailers we are not
owned or operated by a tyre manufacturer, leaving us free to offer an
unbiased opinion on which tyres best suit your needs.
We currently operate 38 tyre fitting centres nationwide and pride
ourselves on the knowledge and passion that each of our carefully
recruited team possesses.
We are confident that whatever you are looking for in
your tyres, we will be able to provide it, along with great value
pricing and excellent service.
Between us we have over 100 years experience in the fitment of tyres and
we pride ourselves on being able to provide advice and guidance when
needed, quickly and efficiently using all the latest technology. We aim
to not just meet your need for tyres but also make it a quick and simple
process.
If you need any advice please don't hesitate to call us on 0845 456 9903
or visit one of our branches.
Merityre
(South East)
Competitive low prices on tyres, exhausts, alloy wheels and more. Visit
the website for information and to download your money saving vouchers
to make your next service even cheaper.
TyresOnline
Tyres and more available online
from Tyresonline.net with massive discounts off retail prices. We
specialise in Performance and Motorcycle tyres and are always available
to offer help and advice on tyre selection
Event Mobile Tyres
Event Mobile Tyres are
a uk based mobile tyre fitting service. We supply and fit all leading
brands of car tyres including performance tyres, run flat tyres, van
tyres and 4x4 tyres. We replace tyres at your home or work address. All
our prices
are fully inclusive. Quotations available online.
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