India, Oct. 16 -- Conversations around a vehicle's performance, top speed, and mileage would hold no significant value if tyres were not as effective as they are in translating spec-sheet numbers to something that can be experienced. Tyres are among the most crucial aspects of any car or bike and are held among the most important innovations of humankind. Since its inception, tyres have singlehandedly changed the pace at which the world moves. From wooden wheels wrapped in leather to intelligent tyres made from sustainable and high-performance compounds, tyre technology has come a long way, with no intention of hitting the brakes.

If one were to trace the history of tyres back to one single point in time, it would be the mid-19th century...