Two times a year, KwikFit commisions a study to find out the market share of the different brands and types of tyre. As we all know, winter is milder. That’s why the share of winter tyres is falling. 4-season tyres are taking up the slack, rising from 2.3% in 2012 to 22.4% in 2023. Continental …
Month: June 2023
Sharp rise in average tyre prices
Inflation spares no one. The world of tyres is no exception. Container prices may have fallen, but tyre prices have continued to rise. Between 2021 and 2022, we have seen an increase of 13.4%. This increase is mainly due to energy and raw material costs. However, the number of passenger vehicles on the road fell …
Summer tyre test
The ANWB and its affiliated clubs tested 50 different tyres. They used the best-selling 255/55R16 tyres. The tyres were divided into three categories. In the top, we find the Falken ZIEK ZE310 Ecorun which is the best on dry ground. The Continental PreniumContact 6 and the Nokia WetProof are also above average on dry surfaces. …