Tyres

Michelin is working with General Motors (GM) on a tyre called the Unique Puncture-proof Tyre System, handily abbreviated to Uptis, which could be ready for production by 2024. At the moment, the Uptis Prototype is being put through its paces in a controlled environment on the Chevrolet Bolt, but the companies will move into the real world later this year.

Goodyear’s ultra-ultra high-end performance tyre, the new Eagle F1 Supersport RS has been given the green light by Porsche to become one of the factory tyres on its range-topping 911 GT2 RS for all new deliveries, marking what will be the beginning of the American brand’s assault on the high-end supercar segment with original equipment tyres.

Everyone has been there – you take your multi-million-dollar classic Ferrari to TyrePower for new rubber, only to discover the only choices are designed for mid-size crossovers and light hatchbacks. No-one wants to put tyres involving the words 'eco' or 'efficient' on their 250 GTO, for example.

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