Parnells, the castor, wheel and tyre specialist, is celebrating 75 years in business this year. Parnells started in the castor and wheel business back 1951 in Capel Street, Dublin when George and Muriel Parnell took on the agency for Flexello castors in Ireland.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport EVO with Enliten Technology was crowned test winner in sport auto’s 2026 summer tyre test, achieving the highest overall score in both wet and dry conditions.
In an era where vehicle technology is advancing at breakneck speed, the demand on Irish tyre bays has never been higher. From the specialised requirements of Electric Vehicles (EVs) to the increasing prevalence of ultra-low-profile performance tyres and oversized SUV rims, the “standard” workshop equipment of yesterday is no longer enough. Modern workshops need more
Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) training courses for 2026 are now open for booking, reinforcing the association’s ongoing commitment to raising standards across the tyre industry through high-quality training and continuous professional development.
Laufenn has launched its new S Fit 2 sporty summer tyre, the first from the Hankook brand to be used as original equipment by European car manufacturers.
As the official partner of BMW M Motorsport, Yokohama Rubber will supply its Advan racing tyres for the specially developed BMW M3 Touring 24H, which will compete in the SPX class in this year’s Nurburgring 24-Hour Race and the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS).
In the global commercial transportation industry, reliability is not optional — it is fundamental. Every delivery schedule, fleet operation, and long-haul journey depends on performance that is consistent, durable, and economically sustainable. Within the Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) segment, tyre performance directly influences uptime, fuel efficiency, safety standards, and cost per kilometre.
Pat Coyne Tyres carries out a full range of mechanical work ranging from fitting tyres, through to brakes, shocks, batteries and wheel alignments and has been serving the community, successfully, for over 40 years.
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