September 2025

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What are Maxxis hookworms for?

What are Maxxis hookworms for? As the original urban assault tire, the Maxxis Hookworm is no stranger to the mean streets. The bead-to-bead tread design provides durability and traction in harsh environments. The Hookworm is also a great solution for cargo bikes, pedicabs, or any application where a tough tire is needed. The rigid Maxxis […]

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What tyres are used in Formula 1?

What tyres are used in Formula 1? Unlike some previous eras, where multiple tyre manufacturers competed against each other and created what was known as a ‘tyre war’, Pirelli are now F1’s sole, exclusive supplier, with an agreement running through the end of the 2027 campaign. Pirelli Technical Partner – Ferrari. Established in 1872, Pirelli

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Is my tyre legal?

Is my tyre legal? Tread wear indicators These are usually small bars, about 5 mm wide, built into the base of the tyre’s main grooves. If the tyre tread is level with the top of the wear indicator, it means your tyres have reached the legal limit of 1. When tyres are worn to this

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What is a run flat?

What is a run flat? A run flat tire is designed with reinforced sidewalls that help support the car’s weight and allows it to continue to run after a loss of pressure. Do Run-Flat Tires Handle Potholes Better? Run-flats do not handle potholes better than conventional tires. On the contrary, because their sidewalls are much

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