Pirelli Cinturato P1 Run Flat (*) 195/55R16 87H

Pirelli Cinturato P1 Run Flat

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Summer weather traction
• Enhanced high speed durability
• Improved comfort levels
• Fuel efficient drive
• Run flat tire model

OVERVIEW

The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Run Flat (*) is a high performance summer tire manufactured for passenger vehicles. This specific tire is marked with (*) as it is the original equipment of BMW vehicles.

The tire promotes superb summer weather traction. The hybrid tire compound and the asymmetric tread design boost the dry and wet weather road gripping ability. The tire is not meant to be used in winter weather as the tire's compound does not maintain its flexibility in colder temperatures, while the tread loses its road gripping ability. The tread design's three circumferential grooves actively resist hydroplaning by eliminating water and slush from beneath the tire's footprint. The enhanced traction and hydroplaning prevention guarantee a safer performing ability.

The tire's strengthened internal structure improves its driving safety. The stronger construction maintains the ideal tire shape under the pressure in case of air pressure loss. Once air pressure loss occurs, due to a puncture or other damage, the reinforced structure enables the tire to be driven on for 50 miles up to 50 mph. This limited, temporary performance prevents the tire from being stranded on the side of the road, and, instead, it can be driven on a nearby location where the damaged tire can be fixed or changed. These tires are made for vehicles without space for spare tires. They cannot be mixed together with regular tries on the same vehicle.

The tire is easily controlled even during high speed performance. The tread's asymmetric design features a continuous rib and larger shoulder tread elements. They maintain constant road contact which boosts the steering responsiveness, driving stability and cornering ability. The steering becomes quick and precise, while the tire is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting it. The shoulder tread elements increase the cornering ability and power by increasing the number of biting edges that grip the road surface. The internal structure features twin steel belts that enhance the performing ability. The tire prevents deformation under the high speed driving pressure as the steel belts strengthen the model's high speed durability.

The model guarantees a comfortable drive. The tread design is computer optimized and it features a variable pitch sequence. The variable pitch generates a sound frequency that negates the road noise created while the tires are in motion, which lowers the road noise heard in the vehicle's cabin. The internal structure features a polyester cord that optimizes the tire's structure. This allows the tire to closely follow the road surface, which decreases the road vibrations felt by the passengers during the drive. The result is a quiet and enjoyable driving experience.

The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Run Flat (*) offers a fuel efficient drive. The special materials and tire compound used in the tire's manufacture and the aerodynamic sidewalls decrease the overall weight. This allows the tire to lower its rolling resistance significantly, which is the force affecting the tire that determines how much energy the vehicle needs to keep the tires in motion. The lower the rolling resistance is, the less fuel the vehicle consumes during the drive. This also reduces the vehicle's CO2 emissions, making it more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.

Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.