UK consumers are delaying essential tyre replacements at a rate not seen this decade. For retailers stocking SUV fitments, that trend contains both a warning and a clear commercial opening.
Ikon Tyres launches new budget brand and portfolio overhaul for 2026 to compete directly with Chinese imports in Russia
HiQ research finds suspension faults cause nearly 40% of UK MOT failures, with EVs and potholes adding extra strain on components.
Lanxess AG raises rubber additive prices 15–50%, squeezing tyre manufacturers already under pressure from energy costs and supply disruption.
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