4×4 tyre sales down 6%
SUV and 4x4 tyre sales weren’t able to beat the downturn this time, but they did fair a lot better than other segments (Photo: Dariusz Sakowski; Pixabay)
4×4 retail tyre sales have long been a growth area and the UK market constitutes one of the leading lights in Europe. More recent growth has been driven by similarly strong SUV vehicle sales as well as consumer switches towards all-season products. At the same time, more practical and off-road-orientated vehicles have also been supporting 4×4 tyre sales.
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