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TYRE RANGE 2020
               CAR, SUV-4X4 AND VAN

               IN CONTROL

      SAFETY                      TECHNOLOGY

  EFFICIENCY                    SUSTAINABILITY

NEW
TYRE RANGE 2020 IN CONTROL SAFETY - Pirelli
MARKING                                                                                                     MARKING                    OEM/VEHICLE     DETAILS
                                                                                                                                       GENESIS         The latest marking for new vehicles
                                                                                                                                                       from Genesis.
                                                                                                            GOE
                          Marked tyres can be recognized from a specific symbol on the sidewall
                          that indicates the tyre’s co-development with a specific car manufacturer.
                          These markings indicate that a tyre has been homologated by the                                              HYUNDAI         The new marking for the sporty version of
                          vehicle’s manufacturer and is the perfect match for the model that it has                                                    Hyundai new vehicles.
                                                                                                            HN
                          been developed for. These tyres are the result of a strong joint effort of
                          technological development between the engineers of both Pirelli and
                          the most prestigious car manufacturers and, therefore, are the only tyres                                    JAGUAR          This marking is used for selected
                          that can enhance the performances of the cars. They represent the peak                                                       Jaguar fitments. JRS is specific to some
                                                                                                             J    JRS J-LR                             XK-RS fitments and F-Type fitments.
                          of a state-of-the-art fine tuning process that completes the most recent
                          technological developments in the automotive industry. Only these tyres
                          are specifically designed to enhance the car’s performances while assuring                                   LAMBORGHINI     All Pirelli tyres fitted to new vehicles from
                          a unique driving experience. For years Pirelli has been the leading provider                                                 this manufacturer have this marking and are
                                                                                                             L    L1                                   developed for the particular characteristics
                          of premium and prestige original equipment fitments with over 3400                                                           of these vehicles.
                          homologation approvals. Pirelli will continue to build on these achievements
                          for the vehicles of the future.                                                                              LAND ROVER      All new vehicles from Land Rover fit tyres with
                                                                                                             LR   LR1   LR2 LR3 LR4
                                                                                                                                                       this specific marking.

                                                                                                            LR5 J-LR
MARKING                   OEM/VEHICLE                  DETAILS
                                                                                                                                       LOTUS           LS is used for the new Lotus Exige S.
                          ALFA ROMEO                   ARR: Alfa Romeo Racing                                                                          These tyres are designed for the particular
                                                       Special marking for Alfa Romeo 4C Optional            LS                                        characteristics of this vehicle.
AR    ARR                                              Racing.

                                                                                                                                       MASERATI        This marking has been introduced by Maserati
                                                                                                                                                       for all the models in production from 2013.
                          ALPINA                       This marking is used for some specific               MGT
                                                       Alpina vehicles.
ALP

                                                                                                                                       MCLAREN         McLaren vehicles are fitted with tyres with this
                                                                                                                                                       specific marking, designed for the particular
                          ASTON MARTIN                 All new Aston Martin tyres have these markings.      MC    MC1 MC2                              characteristics of these vehicles.
AM4 AM8 AM9 A6A A7A A8A                                Tyres are developed specifically for the vehicle’s
                                                       characteristics.
AMP AMS AMV
                                                                                                                                       MERCEDES-BENZ   MO: Mercedes Original.
                                                                                                                                                       MOE: Mercedes Original. Extended. Specific
                                                                                                            MO MO1 MOE                                 marking for the run-flat fitment of Mercedes.
                          AUDI                         AO: Used for new Audi’s models.
                                                                                                                                                       MO-S: new marking dedicated to tailor made tyres
                                                       AOE: Specific Marking for Audi’s run-flat
AO AOE AO1                                             fitment. From now on Audi will add a serial number                                              with PNCS technology for Mercedes-Benz car
                                                       to the latest homologated tyre spec(AO, AO1...).     MO-S MO-V                                  models.
                                                                                                                                                       MO-V: new marking dedicated to light truck/pick-
                                                                                                                                                       up vehicles
                          AUDI                         All new Audi Quattro models have specifically
                                                       marked tyres.
RO1 RO2
                          SPECIFIC AUDI QUATTRO
                          MODELS (RB, RS4, RS5, RS6)
                                                                                                                                       MERCEDES-BENZ   MO1 is used for specific fitments
                                                                                                                                                       of Mercedes AMG.
                                                                                                                                       AMG

                          BENTLEY                      New vehicles are fitted with this specific                                      NIO             The latest marking for the new vehicles
                                                       marking.                                                                                        from NIO
 B    B1    BC   BL                                                                                          i
                                                       BC: Bentley Comfort
                                                       BL: Bentley Low Rolling Resistance

                                                                                                                                       PAGANI          Vehicles from Pagani fit tyres
                          BMW - BMW-M                  All new vehicles from this vehicle manufacturer
                                                                                                            HP                                         with this specific marking.
                                                       are fitted with tyres with this specific marking.
                          MINI
                          ROLLS ROYCE
                                                                                                                                       PORSCHE         All the new Porsche vehicles fit tyres with this
                          DALLARA                      The latest marking for new vehicles                  NO    N1    N2   N3   N4                   marking. All these marking are developed for the
                                                       from Dallara.                                                                                   particular characteristics of these vehicles. Front
ME2                                                                                                                                                    and rear, if present, have the same N number.
                                                                                                            N5 NAO NA1 NFO

                          PIRELLI INTERNAL             This marking is used for some                                                   VOLVO           All new vehicles from Volvo and Polestar fit
                          MARKING FOR                                                                       VOL
                                                       specific Ferrari versions.                                                                      tyres with this specific marking.
 F    F01   F02 F03       FERRARI                                                                                                      POLESTAR

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HOMOLOGATIONS
ACHIEVED SUPREMACY

MORE THAN       OVER       OVER   OVER         OVER
3420
HOMOLOGATIONS   1220       670    520          940

of which:
MORE THAN 650   OVER       OVER   OVER         OVER
RUN FLAT
HOMOLOGATIONS
                190        240     60          150

MORE THAN 230   OVER       OVER   OVER         OVER
PNCS
HOMOLOGATIONS   150        15      45          10

MORE THAN 40    ALMOST     OVER   ALMOST       OVER
SEAL INSIDE
HOMOLOGATIONS    10        15      15          10

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SUMMER AND ALL SEASON

                     CITY-COMPACT CARS

                                                      MEDIUM CARS

                                                                                        SALON-PREMIUM CARS

                                                                                                                                   SPORT-PRESTIGE CARS

                                                                                                                                                                                     4X4 - PICK UP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         URBAN SUV

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            PREMIUM SUV

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   VAN
SPORTY

                                                                    P ZEROTM P ZEROTM                        P ZEROTM   P-ZEROTM                         P-ZEROTM       P-ZEROTM                                                                           P ZEROTM              P-ZEROTM
                                                                    NERO GT ROSSO                                                                        CORSA SYSTEM   CORSA
TOURING

                                                                              CINTURATO                           CINTURATO                                                                                SCORPIONTM                SCORPIONTM                               SCORPIONTM
                                                                              P7TM BLUE                           P7TM      NEW                                                                      VERDE ALL SEASON                VERDE                                    ZERO ALL SEASON
                                                                                                                           2020
URBAN

                                         CINTURATO                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              CARRIERTM
                                         P1TM VERDE
ALL TERRAIN

                                                                                                                                                                                                       SCORPIONTM
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ALL
                                                                                                                                                                                       SCORPIONTM         TERRAIN                                SCORPIONTM
                                                                                                                                                                                          MTR                PLUS                                ATR

                                                                                                                                                                         PZERO, PZERO CORSA, CORSA SYSTEM, PZERO NERO, CINTURATO, CINTURATO P7, CINTURATO P1, SCORPION, SCORPION VERDE, SCORPION ZERO, CARRIER, PNCS,   and   are trademarks of Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.

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CINTURATOTM FAMILY
                     Pirelli’s response to customers
                     who prefer to choose a tyre

                                                                                                                                                                              CINTURATO P1TM VERDE
                                                                                                                               CINTURATO P7TM BLUE
                     which has a low impact on
                     the world we live in. This
                     range combines traditional

                                                                 CINTURATO P7TM

                                                                                                CINTURATO P7TM
                     performance and safety with the
                     new ecological features of the
                     “Green Performance” philosophy:
THE GREEN            thanks to the use of new eco-
                                                                                  Performance                    OE
                                                                                                                                                     Sustaianable
                                                                                                                                                     and safe                                        Urban
FAMILY               friendly materials and low rolling
                     resistance, they help to reduce
                                                                                  in control                     performance                         mobility                                        performance

                     the vehicle’s CO 2 emissions.

                                                          NEW
                                                          2020

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SAFETY, EFFICIENCY,                                                                                                                         SAFETY AND RESPECT
SUSTAINABILITY                                                                              DRY
                                                                                            WET
                                                                                                                                            OF ENVIRONMENT                                                                        DRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  WET
AND TECHNOLOGY AT                                                                           SPORT
                                                                                            COMFORT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SPORT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  COMFORT
OUTSTANDING LEVELS FOR                                                                      MILEAGE                                                                                                                               MILEAGE

THE FUTURE GENERATION CARS
    CAR             SUMMER              TOURING                                             AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES                              CAR             SUMMER                TOURING                                     AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES

    MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                                                                      NO PRESSURE
                                                                                            DRIVE
                                                                                                          PUNCTURE
                                                                                                          CONTROL
                                                                                                                        TECHNOLOGY FOR
                                                                                                                        ELECTRIC VEHICLES
                                                                                                                                                MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                                                                NO PRESSURE DRIVE   PUNCTURE CONTROL

                                                                                                                     NEW
NEW CINTURATO P7TM is the latest Pirelli Summer high performance                                                     2020
for premium cars and crossovers with a strong focus on wet
performances, mileage and rolling resistance. These features are
perfectly balanced, making the new Cinturato the first choice of the best
carmakers. The new tread pattern design and profile, in addition to the                                                                     Pirelli’s first ‘Green Performance’ tyre, CINTURATO P7™
innovative compound materials, guarantee extreme levels of SAFETY,                                                                          is a perfect combination of low rolling resistance, plastic and acustic
EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY and TECHNOLOGY. Leading to a                                                                                     comfort and good mileage.
reduction of braking distance, fuel consumption, noise emissions and                                                                        This is made possible by advanced compounds, a specific structure
the presence of the latest technological innovations, NEW CINTURATO                                                                         and tread pattern design. This also guarantees excellent braking
P7TM is the best choice for being always IN CONTROL of your vehicle.                                                                        and handling performances.

1   SAFETY
                                2 EFFICIENCY                     3 SUSTAINABILITY                 4 TECHNOLOGY                              1   INNOVATIVE AND
                                                                                                                                                ADVANCED
                                                                                                                                                HYBRID MATERIAL
                                                                                                                                                                           2 FOUR WIDE
                                                                                                                                                                             LONGITUDINAL
                                                                                                                                                                             GROOVES
                                                                                                                                                                                          3 COMPACT
                                                                                                                                                                                            CENTRAL BLOCKS
                                                                                                                                                                                            AND ROBUST
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        4 OPTIMISED
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DESIGN WITH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     TREAD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SPECIFIC PITCH
Innovative chamfer              Flat profile for a better        Increased pitch sequence         The new material and the
design to reduce the            rolling reistance and            for acoustic comfort and         tread compound composition                Even tread wear                Outstanding safety
                                                                                                                                                                                                            EXTERNAL AREA                     SEQUENCE
braking distance. Void          regular wear.                    less noise pollution.
                                                                                                  allow a new level of overall              thanks to balanced             and control in potential    Steering response and            Relaxed and comfortable
ratio and grooves                                                                                 performance. Available with               pressure distribution.         aquaplaning situations.     cornering control.               driving experience.
shapes optimization
for aquaplaning risk                                                                              the highest extended mobility
reduction.                                                                                        solutions run flat and seal
                                                                                                  inside.
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IDEAL                                                                                                              P ZEROTM FAMILY
                                                                                                                                     The P ZERO TM stunned the
FOR URBAN MOBILITY                                                                DRY
                                                                                                                                     automotive world when it appeared
                                                                                  WET
                                                                                  SPORT                                              in 1987, as Pirelli’s very first Ultra High
                                                                                  COMFORT
                                                                                  MILEAGE                                            Performance tyre.
                                                                                                                                     P ZERO TM is also associated with some
                                                                                                                                     of the best-known stars and celebrities,
    CAR           SUMMER               URBAN                                      AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES           PERFORMANCE       who have lent their image to its iconic
                                                                                                                   AT ITS            advertising campaigns.
    MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS
                                                                                                                   HIGHEST
                                                                                  NO PRESSURE
                                                                                  DRIVE                                              P ZERO TM is used in Formula 1 ® as the
                                                                                                                                     maximum expression of sportiness.
                                                                                                                   LEVELS            As in Formula 1 ®, the P ZERO TM
                                                                                                                                     family is declined in different types
                                                                                                                                     of tread patterns, depending on
                                                                                                                                     the characteristics of the car and
CINTURATO P1™ VERDE offers good control in both dry
                                                                                                                                     of the market. It’s a brand that has
and wet conditions while assuring a comfortable driving experience.                                                                  made Pirelli the world leader in High
The new materials and innovative compounds, together with
                                                                                                                                     Performance tyres.
aerodynamic sidewalls and low weight have allowed a reduction
of rolling resistance, especially in urban situations.

1   HYBRID
    MATERIALS
    AND INNOVATIVE
                              2 OPTIMIZED
                                TREAD DESIGN
                                WITH SPECIFIC
                                                           3 TENSION CONTROL
                                                             AND NEW MOULD
                                                             PROFILE
                                                                             4 NEW MATERIALS
                                                                               AND INNOVATIVE
                                                                               COMPOUNDS,
    TREAD PATTERN                PITCH SEQUENCE            More comfortable driving
                                                                                                AERODYNAMIC
    DESIGN                    Quietness inside the         experience.                          SIDEWALLS
More safety on both           vehicle.                                                          AND LOWER WEIGHT
wet and dry conditions.                                                                 Lower fuel consumption
                                                                                        and CO2 emissions.

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                                          2

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THE PERFECT FIT
                                                                                                                       FOR EVERY CAR PERFORMANCE                                                              DRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                              WET
                                                                                                                                                                                                              SPORT
                                                                                                                                                                                                              COMFORT
                                                                                                                                                                                                              MILEAGE

                                                                                     P ZEROTM NERO GT
P ZEROTM CORSA

                                                                                                                           CAR-SUV            SUMMER              SPORTY                                      AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES

                                P-ZEROTM

                                                           P ZEROTM
                                           Original                   Original                                             MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                                                                 NO PRESSURE DRIVE     PUNCTURE CONTROL

                 Extreme                   Equipment                  Equipment                         Custom
                 Performances              Performances               Performances                      Performances                                                                                          COMFORTABLE DRIVING   TECHNOLOGY FOR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ELECTRIC VEHICLES

                                                                                                                       P-ZERO™ is the unique Ultra High Performance product combining
                                                                                                                       Pirelli’s knowledge gained from competitive Motorsport with
                                                                                                                       Pirelli’s alliance with the top car manufacturers, granting the perfect
                                                                                                                       fit for the performance of each car. New P-ZERO™ has a range
                                                                                                                       developed with the most prestigious OEMs that is able to meet any
                                                                                                                       customisation needs in terms of size, technology and seasonality.

                                                                                                                       1   CUSTOMISED INNER
                                                                                                                           TREAD DESIGN                         2 CUSTOMISED TREAD
                                                                                                                                                                  COMPOUND SOLUTIONS                        3 CUSTOMISED OUTER
                                                                                                                                                                                                              TREAD DESIGN
                                                                                                                       Superior safety in wet                   Improved rolling resistance, wet            Low noise emission and low
                                                                                                                       conditions thanks to the                 performance and better mileage.             rolling resistance achieved
                                                                                                                       high silica content. Better                                                          by optimised pitch sequence
                                                                                                                       traction and riding comfort                                                          and siping design.
                                                                                                                       with high pitch sequence.

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SPORTING PERFORMANCE                                                                                             LONG LASTING
FOR EVERY VEHICLE                                                              DRY
                                                                               WET
                                                                                                                 SPORT PERFORMANCE                                                              DRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                WET
                                                                               SPORT                                                                                                            SPORT
                                                                               COMFORT                                                                                                          COMFORT
                                                                               MILEAGE                                                                                                          MILEAGE
    CAR-SUV           SUMMER              SPORTY

    MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                                                         AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES                CAR          SUMMER            SPORTY

                                                                               NO PRESSURE   COMFORTABLE
                                                                               DRIVE         DRIVING

A milestone in the development of the Pirelli range, P ZERO™ has
been chosen as original equipment for the most performance
oriented and powerful car models on the market. Its asymmetric tread                                             P ZERO™ NERO GT is targeting those consumers
pattern improves braking performance and enhances handling and                                                   who want to fit Pirelli on their medium-large sedans
control. Excellent in wet conditions with improved safety in potential                                           and sporty cars with a focus on constant performance
aquaplaning situations. Its new nano-composite compound ensures                                                  and comfort along all tyre life.
maximum grip and stability. The structural integrity of the tyre                                                 The latest compound has a balanced content of
improves steering response, which is essential in sports driving, and also                                       silica in order to enhance wear resistance without
ensures uniform tread wear. The special “s-shaped” grooves in the tread                                          compromising the sporty feeling of the product in
area deliver lower cabin noise levels, enhancing driver’s comfort.                                               both dry and wet conditions.

1   THREE WIDE
    LONGITUDINAL
    GROOVES
                                          2 S-SHAPE
                                            TREAD DESIGN                      3 THREE SOLID
                                                                                CENTRAL RIBS                     1   HIGH TECHNOLOGY
                                                                                                                     PROFILE STRUCTURE                  2 WIDE  CONTINUOUS
                                                                                                                                                          RIBS AND ASYMMETRIC
                                                                                                                                                          DESIGN
                                                                                                                                                                                         3 OPTIMISED
                                                                                                                                                                                           TREAD COMPOUND
                                          Optimal pressure distribution       Improved braking and traction      Efficient braking safety                                                High mileage.
Faster water expulsion for                for safety under critical braking   also at high speed thanks to an    in wet and dry conditions              Fast cornering reaction          Safe and sporty driving.
an improved safety and                    conditions, on straight and         increased pattern stiffness with   at high speed.                         and improved handling.
control in potential                      through corners.                    optimised and constant area.
acquaplaning situations.
area.

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SCORPIONTM VERDE ALL SEASON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     SCORPIONTM ALL TERRAIN PLUS
                                                                                                                                        SCORPIONTM ZERO ALL SEASON
SCORPIONTM FAMILY
                    With the evolution of this
                    segment, dedicated to SUV/
                    Crossover applications, the

                                                         SCORPIONTM VERDE
                    product range features innovative

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SCORPIONTM MTR
                    technological solutions

                                                                                                                                                                                    SCORPIONTM ATR
                    without sacrificing safety and
                    performance. Comfort, handling
                    and eco awareness, considered
                                                                                                                         All season                                  All Season                                                                    Extreme                         Extreme
THE SUV             in the production of new tyres,
                                                                            On Road                                      Sustainable                                 High                            Off Road                                      Off Road                        Off Road
REVOLUTION          ensure that new SUV tyres are
                    able to fulfill the most demanding
                                                                            Performances                                 Performances                                Performances                    Performances                                  Performances                    Performances

                    OEMs and customer needs.

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GREEN PERFORMANCES                                                                                                  HIGH PERFORMANCES
FOR SUV AND CROSSOVERS                                                     DRY
                                                                           WET
                                                                                                                    AND SAVING                                                                                         DRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       WET
                                                                           SPORT                                                                                                                                       SNOW
                                                                           COMFORT                                                                                                                                     COMFORT
                                                                           MILEAGE                                                                                                                                     MILEAGE
                                                                                                                        SUV         ALL SEASON               TOURING

    SUV          SUMMER                TOURING                             AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES                       MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                          FEATURES                                           AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES
                                                                                                                                                                             SEGMENT’S MAIN SIZES AVAILABLE
                                                                                                                                                                             ALSO WITH SNOWFLAKE MARKING
                                                                           NO PRESSURE   PUNCTURE     COMFORTABLE                                                                                                      NO PRESSURE   PUNCTURE   COMFORTABLE

    MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                                                     DRIVE         CONTROL      DRIVING                                                                                                          DRIVE         CONTROL    DRIVING

                                                                                                                    SCORPION™ VERDE ALL SEASON is Pirelli’s Green Performance
SCORPION™ VERDE is Pirelli SUVs and crossovers product                                                              Crossover & SUV tyre that takes full advantage of the most modern
that provides excellent grip and stability in any road                                                              resources, structures and tread patterns to guarantee savings, respect
condition. The low rolling resistance and reduced weight                                                            for the environment, comfort and safety on all road surfaces.
ensure lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, thus                                                               The lateral stability and the traction on wet and light snow ensure
combining savings, respect for the environment, comfort                                                             all season performances. SCORPION VERDE™ All Season features
and safety on all road surfaces.                                                                                    the M+S marking engraved on the sidewall.

1   OPTIMISED
    PROFILE
    AND INNOVATIVE
                               2 OPTIMISED
                                 SEQUENCE
                                           PITCH
                                 AND PHASING
                                                 3 INNOVATIVE
                                                   COMPOUND
                                                   WITH SPECIAL
                                                                                4 DEDICATED
                                                                                  SHOULDER PROFILE                  1   LONGITUDINAL SIPING
                                                                                                                        AND HIGH LATERAL
                                                                                                                        SIPING DENSITY
                                                                                                                                                            2 LARGE CONTACT PATCH
                                                                                                                                                              AND FOUR LONGITUDINAL
                                                                                                                                                              GROOVES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     3 OPTIMISED PITCH
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       SEQUENCE AND PHASING
                                                                                 Improved stability                                                                                                                  Lower internal noise.
    MATERIALS                  Lower internal noise.
                                                               POLYMERS          also for big SUVs.                 All Season performance.                 Safety in wet.
Reduced fuel consumption                                    Improved wet
and CO2 emissions plus                                      performance.
-30% of perceived noise
(-1dB).

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THE HIGH PERFORMANCES                                                                                                      OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCES
FOR SUVS                                                                          DRY
                                                                                  WET
                                                                                                                           FOR 4X4 AND PICK-UPS                                                                 DRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                WET
                                                                                  SNOW                                                                                                                          SNOW
                                                                                  COMFORT                                                                                                                       COMFORT
                                                                                  MILEAGE                                                                                                                       MILEAGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                OFF-ROAD

    SUV           ALL SEASON                  PERFORMANCE                         AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES                     SUV            ALL SEASON               OFF ROAD

                                                                                  NO PRESSURE   COMFORTABLE

    MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS                                                            DRIVE         DRIVING
                                                                                                                             MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS

SCORPION™ ZERO ALL SEASON is the new UHP SUV All Season product
developed for premium and prestige OE Car Makers engineered to maximize
the performances during all the seasons, in every driving condition, also                                                  As a versatile and safe all terrain tyre, the SCORPION™ ATR features
on light snow-covered roads. The perfect choice for sporty SUV, it offers                                                  excellent traction in all road conditions with a performance ratio of 50%
excellent performance on dry and wet and grant the perfect fit for every                                                   on-road and 50% off-road. Off road it is tenacious and reliable. On road
vehicle. The innovative compounds combined with the asymmetric and                                                         it provides comfort, excellent traction and resistance to wear. It also
optimised pattern provide UHP performance during all seasons, assuring                                                     delivers a high resistance to aquaplaning and low rolling noise, which
outstanding levels of safety and comfort and minimizing the noise level.                                                   enhances the acoustic comfort in the cabin.

1   HIGH SIPE
    DENSITY                  2 CURVED
                               SIPES                     3 OPTIMISED TREAD
                                                           DESIGN WITH
                                                           CURVED GROOVES
                                                                           4 FOUR LONGITUDINAL
                                                                             GROOVES                                                  1   ROBUST CARCASS
                                                                                                                                          AND REINFORCED
                                                                                                                                          SIDEWALL AREA
                                                                                                                                                                          2 WIDE, RUGGED
                                                                                                                                                                            SHOULDER
                                                                                                                                                                            BLOCKS
                                                                                                                                                                                         3 CURVED CENTRAL
                                                                                                                                                                                           GROOVES
Over 30m of sipes            Curved sipes in the                                        The longitudinal grooves                                                                                       Continuous traction in
(93% more than               internal blocks allow a         AND BRIDGES                guarantee excellent water                     High resistance to damage.          Improved traction and        off-road situations.
the Scorpion Zero            better traction on snow,    Noticeable noise               expulsion; the external one,                                                      braking efficiency.
Asimmetrico) provide         leading to increased        reduction for improved         being smaller, provides
excellent grip and           safety and control on       driving comfort.               pattern adaptability, increasing
traction in winter           snow.                                                      safety on dry surfaces.
season, resulting in a                                                                  The lower tread depth increases
great performance                                                                       dry braking performance
on snowy surfaces.                                                                      without compromising wear
                                                                                        performance.

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OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCES                                                                                                       EXTREME OFF-ROAD
FOR 4X4 AND PICK-UPS                                                                  DRY
                                                                                      WET
                                                                                                                            PERFORMANCES                                                                      DRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                              WET
                                                                                                                                                                                                              COMFORT
                                                                                      SNOW
                                                                                      COMFORT                               FOR 4X4 AND PICK-UPS                                                              MILEAGE
                                                                                      MILEAGE                                                                                                                 OFF-ROAD
                                                                                      OFF-ROAD

    SUV              ALL SEASON             OFF ROAD                                                                          SUV           ALL SEASON               OFF ROAD

    FEATURES                                                                                                                  MAIN HOMOLOGATIONS
          ALL SIZES AVAILABLE
          WITH SNOWFLAKE MARKING

PIRELLI’S NEW SCORPION™ ALL TERRAIN PLUS replaces the                                                                       The SCORPION™ MTR is developed specifically for custom-built
Scorpion™ ATR to offer a performing off-road tyre in the most                                                               pick-up's and 4x4 vehicles, for a dedicated off-road application
severe conditions. The new aggressive tread pattern offers a                                                                with a performance ratio of 20% on-road and 80% off-road.
performance ratio of 40% on-road and 60% off-road. Its longitudinal                                                         The specialized tread pattern design delivers a strong mud
grooves assure excellent water expulsion, while the high density siping                                                     expulsion and excellent traction.
guarantees traction for safety and performance.

1   IRREGULAR BLOCKS
    OF GREAT DIMENSIONS
    WITH SHARP EDGES
                                   2 HIGH DENSITY
                                     SIPING                      3 GROOVE
                                                                   CONES                     4 OPTIMIZED
                                                                                               PRESSURE
                                                                                                         CONTACT
                                                                                               DISTRIBUTION
                                                                                                                                                      1   WIDE CENTRAL
                                                                                                                                                          TREAD BLOCKS                   2 REINFORCED
                                                                                                                                                                                           SHOULDER BLOCKS
                                       Safety and comfort        Self-cleaning pattern                                                                Self cleaning action and           High resistance to
Great traction on slippery             on all surfaces.          for integrity and safety.   Improved mileage and safety.                             excellent traction.                rugged roads.
surfaces and control in
off-road conditions.

                                                                                                 SHOULDER BLOCKS
                                                                                                 MORE ROBUST
                                                                                                 AGAINST DAMAGE.

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CARRIERTM FAMILY
                   The VAN category comprises a wide
                                                           EXCELLENT RESISTANCE
                   range of vehicles: from light vans to   AND SAFETY FOR VANS AND CARRIERS                                                   DRY
                                                                                                                                              WET
                                                                                                                                              LOAD CAPACITY
                   microvans, pick-ups, small/medium                                                                                          COMFORT
                                                                                                                                              MILEAGE
                   commercial vehicles with weights
                   up to six tons. In recent years these
                   vehicles have become even faster,
                                                               VAN           SUMMER                URBAN
                   safer, more versatile, more reliable
THE BEST           and more comfortable.
BUSINESS           Pirelli has developed a specifically
                   designed range of tyres which match
PARTNER            the performance characteristics
                   of car tyres with the traditional       CARRIER™ offers users excellent mileage, rolling resistance
                                                           and safety in wet conditions making it arguably the most
                   characteristics of commercial vehicle   complete van tyre on the market.
                   tyres.                                  This product has been completely redesigned; it features
                                                           an all new tread pattern, compound and profile geometry
                                                           to provide it with all the attributes drivers are looking for
                                                           in a premium van product.
                                                           In addition, the CARRIER™ covers an estimated 98% of the
                                                           replacement summer European van tyre market; something
                                                           that cannot be said by any other competitor tyre line.

                                                           1   NEW COMPOUND
                                                               AND ENHANCED
                                                               PROFILE GEOMETRY
                                                                                                    2 NEW COMPOUND
                                                                                                      AND TREAD DESIGN
                                                                                                      WITH 3 WIDE
                                                                                                                                       3 OPTIMISED PROFILE
                                                                                                                                         AND INNOVATIVE
                                                                                                                                         MATERIALS
                                                           Better value for money.
                                                                                                        LONGITUDINAL GROOVES           Less fuel consumption
                                                                                                    Safety in wet conditions.          leading to savings at the
                                                                                                                                       pump.

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INSIDE THE PIRELLI TECHNOLOGY
THREE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
FOR THE PRODUCT RANGE                                                                           SEAL INSIDE                      TM

                                                                                                PUNCTURE PROOF

                                                                                                SEAL INSIDE™ is a new tyre construction technology that allows
            PIRELLI ELECT TECHNOLOGY         TM
                                                                                                to drive on without losing air pressure even after the tyre has

            PIRELLI’S OFFER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES                                               been punctured by an external object, covering almost 85% of
                                                                                                the possible accidental causes of pressure loss*.

            ELECT™ is the technology developed by Pirelli to offer a wide range
            of benefits for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, thanks to a specific
            set of technical features.
            The ELECT™ marking on the sidewall identifies Pirelli tyres specifically
            developed for high performance electric and plug-in vehicles, in line
            with the Perfect Fit strategy.                                                      Phase 1 Sealant              Phase 2 During                  Phase 3 Even
                                                                                                wraps around the             the removal of the              with the object
                                                                                                object preventing            object the sealant              completely
                                                   FEATURES                                     air loss                     progresslvely fills             removed the
                                                   • LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE • NOISE REDUCTION                                the hole preventing             sealant fills the hole
                                                   • MAXIMIZED GRIP                                                          air loss                        preventing air loss

                                                   BENEFITS                                     * THE SEAL INSIDE TECHNOLOGY IS EFFECTIVE FOR MOST OF THE HOLES, EXCLUDING THOSE
                                                                                                               TM

                                                   • MAXIMIZED ELECTRIC RANGE • MORE COMFORT      THAT COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE TYRE.
                                                   • BETTER TRACTION • REDUCED ABRASION

            RUN FLAT                                                                            PNCS         TM

            DRIVE WITHOUT PRESSURE                                                              COMFORTABLE DRIVING

            RUN FLAT tyres mean safety. They provide greater control of the car                 The PIRELLI NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM™ (PNCS) is a technology able
            in emergency conditions and allow you to continue driving safely even               to reduce the noise inside the vehicle thanks to a sound absorbing device
            during a rapid loss of inflation pressure.                                          applied to the inside circumferential wall of the tyre, reducing noise by half.

                      INFLATED TYRE                           DEFLATED TYRE
                 THE PIRELLI SELF SUPPORTING             PIRELLI RUN FLAT TYRES SUPPORT                     IMPROVING                      ABSORBING THE VIBRATION
                  SYSTEM PRESENTS SPECIFIC               LATERAL AND TRANSVERSE LOADS
                                                                                                      DRIVING COMFORT                      OF THE ROLLING ON THE ROAD
                  REINFORCEMENTS INSERTED                    OF THE VEHICLE EVEN IN
                INTO THE SIDEWALL STRUCTURE                 THE ABSENCE OF PRESSURE

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DISCOVER                                                                                                                    PIRELLI FOR SAFETY
THE TYRE LABEL

FUEL EFFICIENCY   REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION                                                                                   The tyre is the ONLY element to make contact                      Between 8 mm and 3 mm                           Excellent condition
ASSOCIATED        The tyre contributes up to 20% of the overall fuel consumption for a car and up to 35% for a              between the vehicle and the road. That is why using
                                                                                                                                                                                              Between 3 mm and 1.6 mm                         Replacement advised
WITH THE TYRE’S   truck. In the EU Regulation, rolling resistance is expressed in grades, ranging from A (best) to G        tyres correctly and maintaining them, as well as
ROLLING           for cars (worst). According to United Nations ECE regulation 117.02, new requirements for tyres                                                                             Less than 1.6 mm                                Mandatory replacement
                                                                                                                            being aware of their characteristics, are fundamental
                  produced from 1st November 2014 were introduced. Tyres with “G” grading will no longer be
RESISTANCE                                                                                                                  elements to guaranteeing safety in any situation, to
                  accepted in the EU for all C1 and C2 Class Tyres (Car, Suv and Light Truck). The regulation is valid
                  for both new and existing products, while all tyres produced before 1st November 2014 (DOT                increasing your tyres’ lifespan and in saving money.              If the tread on your tyres is less than 1.6 mm and you
                  4314) without UN ECE 117.02 can be sold in Europe for an additional period of 30 months.                  Always remember, drive safely while respecting the                drive, you could face administrative penalties and you
                  From November 1st 2018 (Date of Production 4318), all tyre manufacturers will not be allowed to           environment.                                                      could lose 3 points from your driver’s licence.
                  produce C1 Tyres with Rolling Resistance coefficient higher than 10,5 N/kN.
                  From November 1st 2018 (Date of Production 4318), all tyre manufacturers will not be allowed to
                  produce C2 Tyres with Rolling Resistance coefficient higher than 9 N/kN.

                  LABEL CLASS: from C to B                     The difference between a C tyre and a B                      COMPARISON OF BRAKING                                             CONSIDERABLE SHORTER
                  VEHICLE: sedan - gasoline                    tyre means a reduction or increase in fuel                   DISTANCE IN SUMMER CONDITIONS                                     BRAKING DISTANCE
                  KM/YEAR: 20.000 km                           consumption of between 2.5% - 4.5% for
                                                                                                                            ABS braking on a dry road surface (100-0 km/h) at 25°C             Braking with ABS: Comparison of summer and winter tyres
                  ON: mixed route                              a car and 5%-8% for a truck.                                                                                                   The most important argument in favour of winter tyres is, of course, their greater safety.
                                                                                                                                                                                              The advantages are clearly visible in comparative tests with summer tyres. Winter
                            CONSUMPTION                        LITERS OF                           TOTAL CO2                                                                                  tyres give a much shorter braking distance on wet or snow-covered road surfaces, at
                            REDUCTION                          FUEL SAVED                          SAVED                                                             44% shorter breaking
                                                                                                                             SUMMER TYRES 36 M                                                temperatures below +7°C.

                            3,35%                              45.5L                               108.4Kg
                                                                                                                                                                          distance

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Temperature close to 0°C - Wet road surface - Speed 90km/h
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Reduced stopping distance
                                                                                                                             WINTER TYRES 52 M                                                                                                                                     -5,4m
                                                                                                                                                             100%                     144%        WINTER TYRES 53,8 M                                                               -9%

                                                                                                                            Source: ADAC test                                                     SUMMER TYRES 59,2 M
SAFETY            INCREASE SAFETY ON WET
ASSOCIATED        Wet grip is one of the most important safety characteristics of a tyre. Excellent grip in wet                                                                                                   20m                            40m                              60m
WITH THE          conditions results in shorter braking distances. According to United Nations ECE regulation
                                                                                                                                                                                              Source: BRV (Bundersverband Reifenhandel und Vulkaniseur-Handwerk e.V.)
TYRE’S            117.02, new requirements for tyres produced from 1st November 2014 were introduced. Tyres
                  with “F” grading will no longer be accepted in the EU for all C1 Class Tyres (Car and Suv).
WET GRIP
                  The regulation is valid for both new and existing products, while all tyres produced before 1st
                  November 2014 (DOT 4314) without UN ECE 117.02 can be sold in Europe for an additional
                  period of 30 months.
                                                                                                                                   THE REMAINING TREAD
                                                                                                                                   CHECK THE TREAD’S DEPTH!                                    NEW TYRE (8 mm)
                                                                  For car tyres the difference between each
                                                                  class means an increase or decrease in                    The tread’s depth should never be less than the legal                                                                                        RAIN
                                            +2,6 m
                                                                  stopping distance of about 2,6 m when                                                                                        USED TYRE (4mm)
                                                                                                                            limit, which for cars, caravans and heavy vehicles
                                                                  braking on wet surfaces at 80 km/h.                       is 1.6 mm. Other than the legal limit requirements,
                                                                                                                            in order to stay within the safety margin, Pirelli                WORN TYRE (1,6 mm)
                                                                                                                            recommends that you replace your tyres when the
                                                                                                                                                                                              Source: Assogomma                     100%       128%               171%
                                                                                                                            tread is about 3 mm. Performance on wet roads
                                                                                                                            decreases in proportion to the tread’s thickness.                 Indicative braking distances on a wet surface based on wear.

EXTERNAL          REDUCE NOISE EMISSIONS
NOISE LEVEL       Traffic noise is an important environmental issue which Is determined by several factors, such as:
(GIVEN IN         traffic volume, vehicle type, driving style and tyre/road interaction.
DECIBELS)         The value indicated on the label is not the internal noise that the driver will perceive while driving,          TYRE PRESSURE
                  but the external one, that contributes to acoustic pollution. To reduce traffic noise it is therefore
                  appropriate to purchase tyres with low external rolling noise.                                                   KEEP YOUR TYRES                                             CORRECT TYRE PRESSURE                                        -6%

                                                                                                                            Tyre pressure has a direct influence on your safety.
                               1 SOUND WAVES
                               3 db (A) less than the limits of EC Reg 661/2009.                                            You should check the pressure regularly, at least
                                                                                                                                                                                               UNDER-INFLATED TYRE
                                                                                                                            once a month, when the tyres are cold and always
                               2 SOUND WAVES                                                                                before going on long trips. The stopping distance
                               meets EC Reg 661/2009 limits. (+ 1 wave = + 3 db = double the noise)                                                                                           Source: internal Pirelli test                           100% 106%
                                                                                                                            with correctly inflated tyres is less than that of an
                               3 SOUND WAVES                                                                                under-inflated tyre.                                              Indicative braking distance based on pressure.
                               meets EC Dir. 2001/43 limits. (+ 2 wave = + 6 db = four times the noise)

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TECHNICAL ADVICE/INFO                                                                                        TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SIDEWALL MARKINGS                                                                                            LOAD INDEX / MAX LOAD CAPACITY PER WHEEL (KG)
                                                                                                             LOAD INDEX            KG       LOAD INDEX           KG         LOAD INDEX             KG             LOAD INDEX                      KG
                                                                                                                   60              250            76            400                92             630                      108                   1000
                                                                                                                   61              257            77            412                93             650                      109                   1030
                                                                                                                   62              265            78            425                94             670                      110                   1060

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1. BRAND                                                                                                           65              290            81            462                97             730                       113                   1150
2. PRODUCT NAME                                                                                                    66              300            82            475                98             750                       114                   1180
                                                                                                                   67              307            83            487                99             775                       115                   1215
                                                                                                                   68              315            84            500               100             800                       116                  1250
                                                                                                                   69              325            85            515                101            825                       117                  1285
                                                                                                                   70              335            86            530               102             850                       118                  1320
                                                                                                                   71              345            87            545               103             875                       119                  1360
                                                                                                                   72              355            88            560               104             900                      120                   1400
                                                                                                                   73              365            89            580               105             925                       121                  1450
                                                                                                                   74              375            90            600               106             950                      122                   1500
READ TYRE SIZE                                                                                                     75              387            91            615               107             975                      123                   1550

                                                                                                             SPEED CATEGORY                 APPLICABLE LOAD (2)                                   CONVERSIONS FACTORS
                                                                                                                             SPEED           SPEED         APPLICABLE LOAD (%)                       TO                                         MULTIPLY
                                                                                                               SYMBOL       KM/H MAX                                                               CONVERT                    INTO                BY
                                                                                                                                             KM/H           V           W      ZR(Y)
                                                                                                                  L             120           210          100         100      100                    MM                    INCH               0.03937
 TYRE                                                                                                            M              130           220           97         100      100                   INCH                    MM                25.4
WIDTH                                                                                                             N             140           230           94         100      100                     KG                    LBS.              2.2046
        ASPECT                                                                                                    P             150           240           91         100      100                    LBS.                    KG               0.4536
         RATIO        RIM DIAMETER
                                                                                                                  Q             160           250      NOT ALLOWED      95      100                    BAR                  KG/CM2              1.0197
         TYRE CONSTRUCTION                                                                                        R             170           260      NOT ALLOWED      90      100                  KG/CM2                   BAR               0.98066
                                                                                                2                 S             180           270      NOT ALLOWED      85      100                    BAR               LBS./SQ.INCH (P.S.I)   14.503
                                                                                                                  T             190           280      NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED   95                               BAR
                                                                                                                                                                                                  LBS./SQ.INCH (P.S.I)                          0.06895
                                                                                                                  H             210           290                  NOT ALLOWED   90                  KM/H        M.P.H.                         0.62137
                   LOAD & SPEED                                                                               V 240 (2)       240 (2)         300                  NOT ALLOWED   85                  M.P.H.      KM/H                           1.60935
                                                                                                              W 270 (2)       270 (2)        > 300                               (*)              1 BAR = 100 KPA
                                                                                                              Y 300 (2)       300 (2)
                                                                                                             ZR OVER 240 (1) OVER 240 (1)

                                                                                                             (1) FOR ZR TYRES WITHOUT LOAD INDEX THERE IS NO REAL MAXIMUM SPEED FOR USAGE.
                                                                                                             MAXIMUM SPEED DEPENDS ON LOAD, INFLATION PRESSURE AND THE MECHANICAL FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE.
                                                                                                             (2) THE LOAD CORRESPONDING TO THE LOAD INDEX IS APPLICABLE UP TO 210 KM/H (240 KM/H FOR W AND 270 KM/H
                                                                                                             FOR Y TYRES). FOR HIGHER SPEEDS RESPECT THE INDICATED LOAD PERCENTAGES.
                                                                                                             (*) IDENTIFIED BY LOAD INDEX AND SPEED CODE IN BRACKETS: EG. (91Y). FOR APPLICABLE LOADS, PLEASE CONSULT US.

    205                 55                    R                  16             94               V           PRESSURE CONVERSION TABLE (BAR/P.S.I.)
                                                                                                               BAR        P.S.I.     BAR      P.S.I.    BAR       P.S.I.        BAR      P.S.I.      BAR             P.S.I.            BAR         P.S.I.
 Nominal section   Ratio between        Radial              Rim diameter,   Load index.     Speed symbol.
 width expressed   nominal section      construction        expressed       Indicates the   Tyre’s maximum        1      14          1,8       26        2,6       38           3,4       49          4,2                61              5          72
 in millimetres.   height and           tyre.               in inches.      load carrying   speed.               1,1     16          1,9       28        2,7       39           3,5       51          4,3                62             5,1         74
                   nominal section                                          capacity                            1,2      17           2        29        2,8       41           3,6       52          4,4                64             5,2         75
                   width. In practice                                       per tyre.                           1,3      19          2,1       30        2,9       42           3,7       54          4,5                65             5,3         77
                   this indicates                                                                               1,4      20          2,2       32         3        44           3,8       55          4,6                67             5,4         78
                   the aspect ratio                                                                             1,5      22          2,3       33        3,1       45           3,9       57          4,7                68             5,5         80
                   of the tyre.                                                                                 1,6      23          2,4       35        3,2       46            4        58          4,8                70             5,6         81
                                                                                                                1,7      25          2,5       36        3,3       48           4,1       59          4,9                71             5,7         83
                                                                                                             1 BAR = 100 KPA

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CAR OWNERS’ ADVICE                                                                                                     CAR OWNERS’ ADVICE

1. TYRE SELECTION                           various factors, indicatively        • Under no circumstances                tread or sidewall compounds,            replaced.                            12. TYRE STORAGE
                                            3 hours at a temperature of            should the cold pressures of          sometimes accompanied by              • Pirelli do not advise the use,
• The selection of tyre size and            approximately 20° C.                   tyres be inferior or superior to      bulges in the sidewall, are             even temporarily, of self-sealing    • Please refer to the section
  type is a function of vehicle          • When new tyres have been fitted,        the pressures indicated in the        signs of aging. It is best to           materials on the inside of the         “Storage Instructions”.
  dimensions and maximum speed             drive at a moderate speed for the       technical manual of the vehicle.      have such tyres controlled by           tyre.                                • In the case of parking a vehicle
  (speed code), of the maximum             first 300 kilometers (185 miles).       In any case, the pressures must       a specialist who can assess           • Pirelli do not advise to repair        for long periods of time,
  load per axle (load index) and           In particular for tyres with speed      never be superior to the              their suitability for continued         tyres marked with the speed            increase the pressures by 0.5 bar
  type of vehicle use.                     index H/V/W/Y/Z, limit speed for        maximum pressure (cold) as            use. In any case after 5 years,         codes V, W, Y, Z.                      and lift the vehicle off the
• It is not permitted to fit a vehicle     the first 50 kilometers (30 miles).     indicated on the sidewall of the      independently of mileage              • The person carrying out the            ground to avoid flattening of
  with a tyre whose speed code                                                     tyre (this value is expressed         and remaining tread depth,              repair is solely responsible for       the tread rubber compound
  or load index are inferior to those    3. HOMOGENOUS TYRE FITMENT                in psi).                              it is advisable to have all             the effectiveness and duration         and the possible deformation
  established by the vehicle                                                     • Never reduce the pressures            tyres checked, including the            of the repair.                         of the internal structure of the
  manufacturer. The only exception       • It is strongly advised that             when the tyres are hot.               spare wheel and consider the                                                   tyres.
  applies to winter tyres, identified      Pirelli tyres be fitted on all          Even if used for a minimum            eventual substitution of              10. RUN FLAT TYRES
  by the marking M+S on the                axles of a vehicle, that they           distance (1 km/mile or 2-3            the tyres.                                                                   13. INNER TUBES
  sidewall, for which it is possible       are of the same tread pattern           minutes) tyres get hot and          • Wheel balancing should be             • Pirelli certify that following
  to have a speed code different,          and that they are not fitted            the pressure can increase by          checked periodically.                   loss of air, Run Flat tyres can      • Inner tubes must not be used
  but not inferior to “Q”. In this         together with other brands,             up to approximately 0.3 bar                                                   continue in service for 80 km          inside Pirelli tyres marked
  case the driver, as a matter of          this is because different               (equivalent to 4 psi).              7. TYRE INVERSION                         (50 miles) at a maximum                as being tubeless under any
  course, must respect the more            tyre constructions can have           • Under-inflation causes                                                        speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).             circumstances.
  restrictive speed limits imposed         different ply steer angles. The         excessive flexing and therefore     • Pirelli recommend operating a           In any case always refer to the
  by the maximum speed allowed             PLY STEER ANGLE is the angle            over-heating of materials,            rotation procedure of the tyres         technical manual of the vehicle.     14. VALVES
  for the tyre.                            created between the actual              resulting in deterioration of         as defined also in the technical      • Run Flat tyres which have been
  The EEC regulations, also impose         direction of travel and the             the tyre and a rapid/irregular        manual of the vehicle. In the           damaged or which have lost           • When fitting new tyres to a
  the obligation to display inside         ideal direction of travel of the        wear of the tread in the              event that such a procedure is          pressure must be substituted           vehicle it is recommended also
  the vehicle a visible label which        driver. A larger ply steer angle        shoulder area.                        not specified, Pirelli, to optimise     imediately with another run flat       to substitute the valves with
  indicates the maximum speed              on the front axle generates           • Over-inflation causes a               wear and mileage of the tyres           tyre of the same size and service      other new ones of the correct
  for the tyre is use.                     UNDERSTEER and the vehicle              reduction of the contact              advise to invert the front axle         desription (speed codoe and            type. During the regular tyre
• See also point 11 (Winter tyres).        tends to travel a curve with            area between the tyre and             tyres with the rear axle tyres,         load index).                           inspections it should also be
                                           a larger radius. A larger               the road surface, increases           without crossing them between         • Run Flat tyres have been               checked that the valves have
2. FITTING AND REMOVAL                     ply steer angle on the rear             the probability of accidental         right to left, every 8,000 -            developed on the basis of the          the correct valve cores screwed
                                           axle generates OVERSTEER                impact damage and rapid wear          10,000 km / 5,000 - 7,000               vehicle specifications to which        in place. It is important to
• Pirelli advises trusting the fitting     (danger of spinning the                 in the central tread area.            miles (on the condition that            they are fitted. Therefore these       substitute the valve cores when
  and removal of tyres to specialist       vehicle).                                                                     a different tyre size or tread          tyres can only be fitted to            necessary because they provide
  professionals who have the             • Whenever only 2 tyres are             6. REGULAR CHECKS                       pattern is not fitted between           vehicles specifically constructed      important protection against
  correct equipment to carry out           substituted it is recommended                                                 front and rear axles).                  to be equipped with them. Run          air loss.
  the procedures safely and without        to fit the new tyres on the           • Tyres (also the spare tyre)                                                   Flat tyres must be fitted together   • Be sure of the presence of the
  causing damage to the tyre or            rear axle. This rule should be          must be regularly examined          8. VEHICLE ALIGNMENT                      with an inflation pressure             valve cap and screw on only
  wheel rim.                               applied independently of the            and the inflation pressures                                                   control system, Tyre Pressure          by hand as these also provide
• The condition of the wheel rims          fact that the vehicle is front or       checked monthly, in any case,       • By “vehicle alignment” it is            Monitoring System (TPMS). The          important protection for the
  must be checked. They must be            rear wheel drive.                       always before a long journey.         intended the geometrical                fitting of tyres and installation      valve core itself.
  clean, not deformed or dented          • For 4x4 vehicles it is                • Tyres which present a bulge,          conditions of all the                   of a TPMS must be carried
  and be without cracks or rust            recommended to substitute all           cracks, cuts, foreign bodies          characteristic angles of a              out by a specialised dealer or
  contamination.                           4 tyres simultaneously.                 or irregular wear must be             vehicle.                                concessionaire. Pirelli advise
• Never repair by welding,                                                         subjected to a control by           • It is advised to periodically           the use of extended hump rims,
  fractured or damaged rims.             4. DIRECTION OF ROTATION                  specialised personel and              check the geometry of a                 marked EH2, which reduce the
• Never exceed a pressure of                                                       substituted if necessary.             vehicle. These checks are               possibility of bead unseating in
  3.5 bar (50 psi) to seat a car         • To be sure to obtain the              • Pirelli tyres have wear               necessary in the case that the          the case of air pressure loss.          NB: it is important that all
  tyre bead on a wheel rim. After          best performance from                   indicators (Tread Wear                tyres suffer from irregular wear                                                persons, before fitting a
  seating the rim, reduce the              DIRECTIONAL tyres you must              Indicators – TWI) at the base         of the tread.                         11. WINTER TYRES                          tyre, check that the product
  pressure to the recommended              respect the indications on the          of the main tread grooves           • Every time a tyre is fitted to                                                  selected is homologated to
  pressure of use as indicated             sidewall regarding the sense            which indicate the minimum            a wheel rim the “fitted unit”         • In the case of temperatures             the technical specifications
  by the car manufacturer in the           of rotation and/or external             legal groove depth for use,           must be balanced. This is               below 7° C and in the winter            of the vehicle and responds
  vehicle technical handbook.              sidewall if the tread design is         1.6 mm. When the depth of             important both for safety and           period in general, Pirelli              to all relevant and applicable
• During the tyre inflation procedure,     ASYMMETRIC.                             the tread grooves arrives to          to maximise performance and             advise the fitment of Winter            legislation in the country
  respect the safety norms               • There are no indications on             the level of these indicators,        life of the tyre.                       tyres, specifically designed            concerned. In some countries,
  regarding distance, position and         the sidewall to be followed             even if only at one point of the                                              to confront these climatic              the only legally recognised
  use of a safety cage. Pirelli always     regarding the fitment of a              tread circumference, the tyre       9. TYRE REPAIR                            conditions.                             tyre fitment for a vehicle is
  recommend the use of a safety            SYMMETRIC tread design tyre.            must be substituted.                                                        • Pirelli advise that winter tyres        that reported in the vehicle
  cage when inflating tyres.                                                     • Wet performance (aquaplaning        • Eventual holes in the tread area        are always fitted to both               technical manual as provided
• Tighten the wheel nuts of the          5. INFLATION PRESSURE                     resistance) is diminished             of a tubeless Pirelli tyre can be       vehicle axles and not to mix            by the vehicle manufacturer.
  type for the specific vehicle                                                    proportionally to the depth of        repaired (excluding Pirelli Run         winter and summer tyres on
  and wheel following the correct        • The pressures recommended               the tread grooves. In addition        Flat tyres) if the diameter of          the same vehicle.
  sequence, using a torque wrench.         by the vehicle manufacturer             to that forseen by law, to            the hole is not greater than 6 mm.    • The speed code of a winter
  It is recommended to adhere to           can be found in the technical           remain within safety margins,       • The material used must adhere           tyre (marked M+S on the
  the torque prescribed by the             manual of the vehicle.                  independantly of climatic             to the impermeable liner on             sidewall) can be inferior with
  vehicle manufacturer.                  • The pressures must be                   conditions which can vary             the inside of the tyre, fill any        respect to the summer tyre,
• At temperatures below 0° C,              adequate on the basis                   without warning, it is advised to     damaged area and must be                but obviously this requires a
  before fitting or removing a tyre        of axle loads and vehicle               substitute tyres when the tread       considered a permanent repair.          lower driving speed.
  it is advisable to transfer the          speed. Driving with incorrect           groove depth is approximately       • If the damaged area is greater        • See also point 1 (Tyre selection).
  tyre / wheel to a heated area.           pressures is fundamental to             3 mm.                                 than 6 mm, or it is localised
  The time required to warm a              maximise performance, braking,        • Remember that tyres age               in the sidewall/shoulder/bead
  tyre sufficiently depends on             traction and life of the tyre.          over time. Cracking in the            area then the tyre must be

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