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Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is an Italian multinational tyre manufacturer based in the city of Milan, Italy. The company, which has been listed on the Borsa Italiana since 1922, [3] is the 6th-largest tyre manufacturer, [4] and is focused on the consumer production of tyres for cars, motorcycles and bicycles.
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In 1974, Pirelli invented the wide radial tyre. This was at...
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Formula One. The 2023 Pirelli tyres include (from left to right) the three slicks – called the softs, mediums, and hards – intermediates, and full wets. Formula One tyres are specialised racing tyres designed for use on a Formula One car. Tyres play a crucial role in the car's performance, affecting grip, handling, and overall speed.
The Pirelli Cinturato is a Pirelli-developed car tyre that was the first example of a wrap-around radial tyre structure. It was used to good effect in motorsport, and most modern tyres are based upon the design.
In 1974, Pirelli invented the wide radial tyre. This was at the request from the Lancia rally racing team. They needed a tyre strong enough for their new Stratos. Later, Porsche started using the same tyres with the Porsche 911 Turbo. [4] Today, the wide tyres are still the standard in sport & racing cars.
The origins (1872 - 1899) The origin of Pirelli dates back to 1872, the year Giovanni Battista Pirelli founded a limited partnership, "G.B. Pirelli & C.", in Milan to produce elastic rubber items. G.B. Pirelli & C. was liquidated and Pirelli & C., a limited shares partnership was established.
Michelin's numerous inventions include the removable tyre, the pneurail (a tyre for rubber-tyred metros) and the radial tyre. Michelin manufactures tyres for Space Shuttles , [ 4 ] aircraft , automobiles , heavy equipment , motorcycles , and bicycles .
Pirelli Global, the magazine of the Pirelli world: discover interesting articles on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, sports and lifestyle, innovation and sustainability.
