PIRELLI: P ZERO AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON BMW X5 AND X6
THE NEW ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE TYRES DEVELOPED JOINTLY BY PIRELLI AND BMW WILL BE DISTINGUISHED BY A STAR
15th October 2012 – Pirelli’s well-established technical partnership with BMW has been highlighted the latest important homologation: the German manufacturer has chosen the 21-inch P Zero as original equipment on its most powerful SUVs, the X5 and X6 (E70).
This latest fitment lines up alongside the other Pirelli tyres that equip BMW models such as the 1 Series, 3 Series, 3 Series GT, 5 Series, 6 Series Gran Coupé and 7 Series, as well as the current X1 and X3 SUV models.
The 21-inch run-flat P Zero has been developed to cope with the high performance demands generated by the latest generation SUVs. Thanks to its asymmetric design, this tyre guarantees the X5 and X6 perfect roadholding combined with a reduction in rolling resistance, while maintaining high levels of wet grip. The specialised tread pattern design ensures an even level of wear, enhancing the well-known driveability of the P Zero.
The P Zero is homologated for the BMW X5 and X6 in these sizes:
2306200 285/35R21 105Y XL rf P ZERO (*) front
2306300 325/30R21 108Y XL rf P ZERO (*) rear
The numerous performance benefits of the P Zero make it one of the preferred original equipment options for the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, with more than 250 homologations to date.
The new tyres developed jointly by Pirelli and BMW will be distinguished by a special star marking on the sidewall: this branding indicates that the tyres have been tailor-made to respond to the specific needs of each manufacturer.
These markings will also be seen on Pirelli’s winter tyres. With the Sottozero Serie II and Scorpion Ice & Snow, Pirelli now supplies more than 30 fitments distinguished by the new star marking.
Contact Pirelli:
Daniele Östholm
Marketing manager, Pirelli Tyre Nordic AB
Telephone: 46(0)8 622 08 35
Mail: daniele.ostholm@pirelli.com
Homepage: www.pirelli.se
Contact press:
Helen Crowe Blomgren
Telefon: 46(0) 556 973 50
helen.crowe.blomgren@informedia.se
Pirelli
Founded in 1872, Pirelli is the fifth tyre maker in the world in terms of sales. Present in over 160 countries, it counts 22 tyre production sites in four continents and employed circa 36,000 people. Pirelli is a leading producer of high and very high end tyres, thanks to its commitment to R&D, an area in which it annually invests around 3% of total revenues (5.6 billion euro in 2011) or 7% of Premium segment revenues, among the highest levels of the tyre industry, with the aim of constant improvement in terms of performance, safety and containment of environmental impact. Present in sporting competitions since 1907, Pirelli is the exclusive supplier of the Superbike world championship and the most prestigious single marque championships, but above all it is the sole supplier for the Formula 1 championship for the 3-year period 2011-2013. The company develops and tests its winter products at the Pirelli testing facility in Älvsbyn, Northern Sweden to ensure high performance in typical Nordic winter conditions. The head office for Sweden, Finland and Norway is situated in Stockholm, Sweden and the corporate head office is based in Milan, Italy.
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