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🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Max Verstappen's Race in Endurance Cars Culminated in Disqualification

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen faced disqualification at a German endurance race after his team used more tires than allowed during the competition.

Mar 22 • 10:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Soon time for tire change - this is what applies

In less than a month, it will be illegal to drive on studded tires unless winter road conditions prevail in Sweden.

Mar 22 • 08:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Soon it's time to change tires – but check the weather

As the deadline for changing to summer tires approaches, drivers are advised to monitor local weather conditions.

Mar 22 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The polish for less than 14 euros that leaves tires and plastic parts of the car looking like new

A professional tire and plastic polish available for under 14 euros that restores and protects car exteriors.

Mar 22 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Two major summer tire tests published – this one won both

The results of a significant summer tire comparison by Tekniikan Maailma have been published, with Continental's PremiumContact 7 emerging as the top performer.

Mar 22 • 05:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

VIDEO: How Tire Pressure Can Affect Fuel Consumption?

This article discusses the significant impact of tire pressure on fuel consumption, highlighting the safety and cost implications of under-inflated or over-inflated tires.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The tire changing season approaches – summer tires are also worth switching from studded tires

As Finland approaches the tire changing season, many customers are opting to keep studded tires year-round due to economic concerns.

Mar 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electric car drivers should be particularly careful when changing tires

The changing season for tires is approaching, and electric car drivers must be cautious due to the heavier weight and specific considerations of these vehicles.

Mar 19 • 09:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

There is no need to rush to change tires, but there is one exception: mandatory by April 10.

Lithuanian drivers should not rush to change their winter tires, but must do so by April 10 if using studded tires, as winter conditions may still exist.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Drivers Prepare for the Season – Tire Sales on "Pigu.lt" Increased Significantly

Tire sales on Lithuania's "Pigu.lt" have seen substantial growth as drivers prepare for the seasonal changeover to summer tires.

Mar 19 • 08:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Chinese flop in tire test. Better not to put these summer tires on Superb

A German automobile club tested 15 summer tires and found Pirelli Cinturato C3 as the top performer, while highlighting poor performance from some cheaper Chinese brands.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents set fire to tires in protest against lack of infrastructure in the Vinhateiro neighborhood, São Pedro da Aldeia

Residents of the Vinhateiro neighborhood in São Pedro da Aldeia held a protest against inadequate infrastructure, setting fire to tires to draw attention to their situation.

Mar 17 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver disobeys stop order and tries to run over police officer in Barra do Piraí

A driver attempted to evade a police stop order in Barra do Piraí by trying to run over an officer, leading to police firing at the vehicle's tires and eventually apprehending the suspect.

Mar 17 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Traffic congestion, sabotage, and burning tires during the general strike in the Basque Country and Navarra

The general strike in the Basque Country and Navarra resulted in significant disruptions, including road blockades and incidents involving sabotage, as workers protested for a regional minimum wage.

Mar 17 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Is it time to change car tires? Safe driving school recommends waiting longer

Drivers in Latvia are beginning to transition from winter to summer tires, but many are advised to wait until warmer weather is more stable before making the switch.

Mar 17 • 04:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three cars have wheels and tires stolen on the same street in the North Zone of SP

Three cars had their wheels and tires stolen in the North Zone of São Paulo, with thieves leaving concrete blocks under at least one vehicle.

Mar 16 • 17:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Truth about All-Season Tires: Is One Set Enough for the Whole Year?

This article explores the pros and cons of all-season tires and whether they are a suitable option for year-round use.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tire Studs-Tuomas Caused a Comment Storm: "You Are a Danger on the Road!"

The article discusses public reactions to Tuomas, who drives with winter tires year-round, highlighting concerns over his safety and potential dangers to others.

Mar 16 • 04:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Kimi Antonelli, the youngest poleman in Formula 1 history, entered motorsport hidden among tires

Kimi Antonelli, at just 19 years old, has made history by becoming the youngest pole position holder in Formula 1 during the qualifying in China.

Mar 14 • 19:53 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Hedgehogs could be saved from car tires by extraordinary hearing

A team of international researchers discovered that European hedgehogs can hear ultrasonic sounds imperceptible to humans, which could lead to creating sound-based deterrents to protect them from vehicles.

Mar 13 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprising result in tire test: Premium tire may be cheaper than budget tire

A recent summer tire consumption test showed significant differences, suggesting that price does not necessarily indicate quality.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Salesperson: This mistake Finns make when buying tires - 'You'll notice it next summer'

A tire salesperson warns that many Finnish drivers are still using tires that are decades old and may be unaware of the dangers involved as the summer tire season approaches.

Mar 11 • 04:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Over R$ 1 million in smuggled tires seized in Ponta Porã; see video

Military police seized over R$ 1 million in smuggled tires in Ponta Porã, Brazil, arresting two men in the process.

Mar 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Truck overturns in SP and a group is caught looting cargo on the highway; VIDEO

A truck loaded with tires overturned on the Régis Bittencourt Highway in Miracatu, Brazil, leading to a group being caught looting the scattered cargo.

Mar 10 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Carlos Alcaraz and the syndrome of big teams: "It tires me to know that in every round I play against Federer"

Carlos Alcaraz expresses his frustration about facing heightened competition from opponents who seem to play at their best against him, especially as he progresses through tournaments.

Mar 10 • 14:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Incidents in front of the Jujuy Government House: a group of protesters set fire to tires and attempted to knock down a fence

A police protest in Jujuy devolved into violence as demonstrators set fires and tried to dismantle barriers while the governor was abroad.

Mar 10 • 05:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sefa seizes optical fiber equipment, tires, boats, and soft drinks in Baixo Amazonas

The State Finance Department of Pará seized a variety of goods on a boat lacking proper fiscal documentation in Brazil's Baixo Amazonas region.

Mar 9 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flooding repeats and residents protest by blocking RJ-140 with burning tires in São Pedro da Aldeia

Heavy rains in São Pedro da Aldeia have led to severe flooding and protests by residents who blocked RJ-140 with burning tires to demand permanent solutions to the flooding issue.

Mar 9 • 17:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Tuukka Taponen's agony continues – Completely left in the dark

Tuukka Taponen finished 13th in a challenging race at Albert Park, struggling with tire management and unable to score points.

Mar 7 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trucker reacts to kidnapping, kills suspect and escapes after spending hours in captivity in MS

A truck driver in Terenos, Brazil, killed a 20-year-old suspect during a kidnapping attempt and managed to escape after hours of captivity.

Mar 7 • 21:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Relatives protesting the death of a prisoner set themselves on fire while burning tires in front of the prison

Relatives of a deceased prisoner were involved in a protest that turned violent when some accidentally set themselves on fire while burning tires outside the prison.

Mar 7 • 17:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Paraná: after the murder of an inmate, two relatives accidentally set themselves on fire while burning tires at the prison entrance

After the murder of inmate Martín Luciano Siegfried, two family members accidentally caught fire during a protest outside the Paraná prison.

Mar 7 • 13:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Cameras capture men carrying stolen wheels and tires from taxi in Suzano

Security cameras recorded two men stealing four wheels with tires from a taxi in Suzano.

Mar 5 • 10:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former Tire Salesman Sauli Väyrynen Wrote a Book, but Marketing Surprised – "Easier to Sell Tires to a Middle-aged Person"

Sauli Väyrynen, a former tire salesman in Finland, faces challenges in marketing his debut book, finding it more difficult than selling tires.

Mar 4 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Taxi driver says he had four tires and wheels stolen in downtown Suzano; video shows action

A taxi driver in Suzano reported that his vehicle's tires and wheels were stolen in the early hours, with a video capturing the theft.

Mar 3 • 21:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Driver Shared Weather-Induced Curiosity: "I Bought Studded Tires Overnight"

A Lithuanian driver humorously shared photos of his car tires that appeared to be decorated with ice crystals, joking that he had purchased studded tires overnight.

Mar 3 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police Stop Drugged Driver in Vysočina by Popping Tires

Police in the Vysočina region stopped a drugged driver by puncturing his tires after he failed to comply with stop signals.

Mar 3 • 16:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Nokian introduces winter tires with automatically retractable studs

Nokian has unveiled new winter tires that feature automatically retractable studs for improved safety and performance.

Mar 3 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Nokian will produce smart tires that adjust according to road conditions

Nokian is innovating by introducing smart tires that can automatically deploy and retract their studs based on temperature changes.

Mar 3 • 06:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do not rush to change winter tires for summer tires

The Latvian Road Traffic Safety Directorate advises motorists not to hasten the switch from winter to summer tires, citing ongoing vehicle inspections revealing safety issues with winter tire compliance.

Mar 2 • 07:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Don't Rush to Change Winter Tires to Summer Tires

The CSDD urges caution in changing winter tires to summer tires as vehicle inspections show many still do not meet safety requirements.

Mar 2 • 07:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Warning of Ice - Use the Right Tires and Shoes, Meteorologists Urge

Meteorologists in Norway have issued a yellow warning for ice formation due to freezing rain across parts of Eastern Norway.

Mar 1 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tuomas doesn't care about the guidelines and uses winter tires even in summer – Here's how he justifies it

A Finnish man named Tuomas is using winter tires year-round, disregarding recommendations against summer use due to concerns over tire wear and driving safety.

Mar 1 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Half a century burning tires to perpetuate backwardness

The article discusses Argentina's historical economic isolation and its long-term impacts on the country's productivity and social structure.

Mar 1 • 03:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police are searching for vandals in Tohmajärvi

Police in Tohmajärvi are investigating a series of tire slashings affecting six vehicles at the local health center's parking lot.

Feb 28 • 14:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents block RJ-140 and burn tires in protest after rains in São Pedro da Aldeia

Residents of São Pedro da Aldeia protested against the impacts of heavy rains by blocking the RJ-140 highway and burning tires.

Feb 28 • 13:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

By the numbers... This is how to decode the safety and performance of your car tire

The article explains how to understand the critical information printed on car tires, which is essential for ensuring safety and performance.

Feb 28 • 04:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Hard to Believe": The A1 Highway is a Graveyard of Cars

A Lithuanian politician has reported seeing over 20 vehicles with flat tires on the A1 highway near Ariogala, highlighting severe road conditions.

Feb 27 • 21:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Agriculture Banana': children play with tires in the mud of a farm in MT and the video goes viral

A rural producer in Brazil crafted a playful activity for children using old tires, which was filmed and went viral with over 23 million views.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The owner of Neumen clarified his statements about tire prices and sent a message to Milei

Roberto Méndez, CEO of Neumen, clarified his previous statements about excessive tire prices during Alberto Fernández's government and criticized current import policies under President Milei.

Feb 25 • 19:19 UTC

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