Tyres Collection (#24)

Puncturing Tyres
The uses of a hat-pin : she punctures the tyres of the villains car, to prevent him making his getaway

Sports Day Tyres 1970S
Boys competing in a tyre race

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East Coast Beach, 03/04/2009. Praia, Pedro Badejo, Sao Tiago Island. Cape Verde

Old tyres used to form terracing in attempt to halt erosion, near Ernareka, Bulgaria, Europe

Indy Racing League: Second placed Sam Hornish Jnr Penske Racing Dallara Toyota makes a pitstop
Second placed Sam Hornish Jnr (USA) Penske Racing Dallara Toyota makes a pitstop. Indy Racing League, Rd 13, Honda Indy 225, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, Colorado, USA, 21 August 2005

Formula One Testing: A McLaren mechanic checks some Michelin tyres
A McLaren mechanic checks some Michelin tyres. Formula One Testing, Jerez, Spain, 13-16 December 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Michelin trucks: Formula One Testing, Jerez, Spain, 22 June 2005
Michelin trucks. Formula One Testing, Jerez, Spain, 22 June 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

World Rally Championship: Petter Solberg Subaru checks the studs on his tyres
Petter Solberg (NOR) Subaru checks the studs on his tyres. World Rally Championship, Rd2, Swedish Rally, Day One, Karlstad, Sweden, 11 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

World Rally Championship: Janne Tuohino Skoda and Martin Muhlmeier Skoda Team Director examine a studded tyre
Janne Tuohino (FIN) Skoda and Martin Muhlmeier (GER) Skoda Team Director examine a studded tyre. World Rally Championship, Rd2, Swedish Rally, Shakedown, Karlstad, Sweden, 10 February 2005

FIA World Rally Championship: Rally Catalunya, October 23-26, 2003
FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Catalunya, October 23-26, 2003 Lloret de Mar, Spain. Peugeot tyre warming ovens. Digital Image

FIA World Rally Championship: Alister McRae had a severely worn tyre after stage 14 on his privateer Mitsubishi Lancer
Alister McRae (GBR) had a severely worn tyre after stage 14 on his privateer Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VII. He finished the day an impressive 6th

Thunder In Hyde Park: Justin Wilson and the Rt. Hon. Richard Caborn MP, stop for a pit stop in Hyde Park
Justin Wilson (GBR) and the Rt. Hon. Richard Caborn MP (GBR), stop for a pit stop in Hyde Park. Minardis Thunder In Hyde Park, Hyde Park, London, England. 11 July 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: A Michelin transporter wets the circuit in preparation for tyre testing
A Michelin transporter wets the circuit in preparation for tyre testing. Formula One Testing, 25 - 30 November 2003, Valencia Spain. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: ormula One World Championship, Rd15, United States Grand Prix, Indianapolis, USA
Michelin tyres. ormula One World Championship, Rd15, United States Grand Prix, Indianapolis, USA, 26 September 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: The Bridgestone technical centre in the paddock
The Bridgestone technical centre in the paddock. Formula One World Championship, Rd4, San Marino Grand Prix, Preparations, Imola, Italy, 17 April 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Worn Michelin tyres on the Williams BMW FW25 of Ralf Schumacher
Worn Michelin tyres on the Williams BMW FW25 of Ralf Schumacher (GER). Formula One World Championship, Rd16, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, 11 October 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Shigeo Watanabe President & CEO Bridgestone Corporation looks into parc ferme at
Shigeo Watanabe (JPN) President & CEO Bridgestone Corporation looks into parc ferme at the end of the race. Formula One World Championship, Rd16, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, 12 October 2003

Formula One World Championship: Tyre rubber laid down in the pitlane
Tyre rubber laid down in the pitlane. Formula One World Championship, Rd9, European Grand Prix, Nurburgring, Germany, 28 June 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: BAR mechanics await the arrival of tenth placed Jacques Villeneuve BAR Honda 005 for
BAR mechanics await the arrival of tenth placed Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) BAR Honda 005 for his pit stop. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 20 July 2003. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Spyker team members take a break
Spyker team members take a break. Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Preparations, Sepang, Malaysia, Thursday 5 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Michelin wet tyres: Formula One Testing, Wet Test, Jerez, Spain, 14 January 2006
Michelin wet tyres. Formula One Testing, Wet Test, Jerez, Spain, 14 January 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: FIA motorhome and tyres
FIA motorhome and tyres. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Preparations, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Wednesday 23 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Bridgestone slick tyres are balanced
Bridgestone slick tyres are balanced. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One Testing: Bridgestone slick tyres have tyre pressures adjusted
Bridgestone slick tyres have tyre pressures adjusted. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One Testing: Bridgestone slick tyres are mounted on BBS wheels for Ferrari
Bridgestone slick tyres are mounted on BBS wheels for Ferrari. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One Testing: Bridgestone slick tyres are ready to be mounted on BBS wheels for Ferrari
Bridgestone slick tyres are ready to be mounted on BBS wheels for Ferrari. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One Testing: Bridgestone slick tyres are marked ready for use by Ferrari
Bridgestone slick tyres are marked ready for use by Ferrari. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One Testing: Bridgestone Motorsport trucks
Bridgestone Motorsport trucks. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One Testing: Used Bridgestone tyres awaiting removal
Used Bridgestone tyres awaiting removal. Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, Thursday, 6 December 2007

Formula One World Championship: The new markings on the Bridgestone tyres
The new markings on the Bridgestone tyres. Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Preparations, Sepang, Malaysia, Thursday 5 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Honda tyre marking
Honda tyre marking. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Bahrain Grand Prix, Preparations, Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain, Thursday 12 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix: A1 Team New Zealand: A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006
A1 Team New Zealand. A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix: Ananda Mikola A1 Team Indonesia
Ananda Mikola (INA) A1 Team Indonesia. A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix: Max Papis A1 Team Italy: A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006
Max Papis (ITA) A1 Team Italy. A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix: Giorgio Mondini A1 Team Switzerland
Giorgio Mondini (SUI) A1 Team Switzerland. A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

A1 Grand Prix: A1 Team Lebanon encounter a problem
A1 Team Lebanon encounter a problem. A1 Grand Prix, Rd10, Practice Day, Laguna Seca, Monterey, USA, 10 March 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: The Michelin tyres of the BAR Honda team
The Michelin tyres of the BAR Honda team. Formula One Testing, Jerez, Spain, 7-11 January 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: A McLaren mechanic washes the cars Michelin tyres
A McLaren mechanic washes the cars Michelin tyres. Formula One Testing, Jerez, Spain, 7-11 January 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Michelin Tyres: Formula One Testing, 2 - 6 February 2004, Barcelona, Spain
Michelin Tyres Formula One Testing, 2 - 6 February 2004, Barcelona, Spain. DIGITAL IMAGE

World Series By Nissan: Narain Karthikeyan, RC Motorsport, finished third in race 1
Narain Karthikeyan (IND), RC Motorsport, finished third in race 1. Dallara Nissan World Series, Rd2, Zolder, Belgium. 25 April 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: A Michelin tyre technician washes the wheels
A Michelin tyre technician washes the wheels. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France, Day One, Wednesday 12 May 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Christian Klien Jaguar R5 practices his pit stops
Christian Klien (AUT) Jaguar R5 practices his pit stops. Formula One Testing, Jerez, Spain, 10 February 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2002 is pushed back into his garage
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2002 is pushed back into his garage. Formula One Testing, Barcelona, Spain, Day 3, 22 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing: Rubens Barrichello Ferrari F2002 is pushed back into his pit garage
Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Ferrari F2002 is pushed back into his pit garage. Formula One Testing, Barcelona, Spain, Day 3, 22 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Chinese Grand Prix, Rd16, Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China, Race Day
Olivier Panis (FRA), Toyota TF104B, makes his pitstop. Chinese Grand Prix, Rd16, Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China, Race Day, 26 September 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Indy Racing League: Eddie Cheever Team Cheever lays down some rubber on his way to qualify seventeenth for the Sun
Eddie Cheever (USA) Team Cheever lays down some rubber on his way to qualify seventeenth for the Sun Trust Indy Challenge

French Formula Three Championship: Championnat de France de Formule 3, Rd1, Nogaro, France, 31 March Ð 2 April 2002
Kumho are the sole tyre providers for the championship. Championnat de France de Formule 3, Rd1, Nogaro, France, 31 March Ð 2 April 2002

The New Formula Three Dallara F302 The New Formula Three Dallara F302
The new 2002 Formula Three Dallara F302. Fortec Headquarters, Daventry, England. 11 January 2002. BEST IMAGE

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"Revolutionizing the Roads: Tyres that Tread History" Embarking on a journey back in time, we set sail with Pirate Radio ship, Radio Caroline, along the picturesque Essex coast. As we navigate through the waves of nostalgia, our first stop is at the iconic Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white, gliding effortlessly on its Pirelli tyres. Next up is the Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light, showcasing its timeless elegance as it cruises down memory lane. The Triumph Herald 1200 follows suit, proving that even compact cars can make a big impact when equipped with reliable rubber companions. Taking to the skies now, we soar alongside an Imperial passenger plane while pondering over how Pirelli they have conquered both land and air. Back on solid ground again, we dock at another Pirate Radio ship - this time it's Radio London stationed off the enchanting Essex coast. As night falls and city lights illuminate our path forward, a Volkswagen VW Classic Beetle 1957 Blue light catches our eye. Its vintage charm paired with dependable Pirelli tyres makes for an unforgettable ride through history. The Studebaker Commander gracefully joins us next; its sleek design and superior handling are enhanced by top-of-the-line tyre technology. Inspector Morse himself would approve of our next find - a Jaguar Mk 2 from his beloved TV series - showcasing how quality tyres elevate any driving experience. Continuing our voyage across Britain's roadscape brings us to the regal Vauxhall Cresta; its majestic presence demands attention as it rolls smoothly thanks to trusty Pirelli tyres beneath it. Finally, we encounter a Chevrolet Bel Air V8 Convertible cruising along effortlessly - proof that classic American muscle meets modern-day performance when matched with exceptional tyre craftsmanship. From pirate radio ships to inspector-approved rides and everything in between – these historic vehicles remind us of how far tyre technology has come throughout the years.