McLaren chooses Pirelli
21 november 2012
The McLaren company chose Pirelli PZero and Pirelli PZero Corsa tires to equip its MP4-12C car. The management of McLaren explained their choice by the fact that the MP4-12C required tires that could handle the high loads that the supercar generates. At the same time, its driver should feel as comfortable as possible behind the wheel of his car. Therefore, Pirelli PZero was recommended for road driving, and for the track, the company's specialists opted for Pirelli PZero Corsa. They, as McLaren employees assure, perfectly fit the characteristic requirements.
The tires were adapted to the MC4-12C in record time. In particular, the car has an "extremely effective" suspension system, and, as noted in the company, an ideal interaction with its elements was achieved.
The main task of the specialists of the Italian tire company was to provide high elasticity and a level of grip so that the tires could withstand high loads. Due to this, the tires for the front and rear axles were homologated separately. So, the front ones were made more rounded, while the rear ones, on the contrary, were more angular.
The composition of the tire's rubber compound is made using the unique Continuous Compound Mixing technology. According to the developers, this system allows the rubber compound to adapt to operating conditions.
The tires were adapted to the MC4-12C in record time. In particular, the car has an "extremely effective" suspension system, and, as noted in the company, an ideal interaction with its elements was achieved.
The main task of the specialists of the Italian tire company was to provide high elasticity and a level of grip so that the tires could withstand high loads. Due to this, the tires for the front and rear axles were homologated separately. So, the front ones were made more rounded, while the rear ones, on the contrary, were more angular.
The composition of the tire's rubber compound is made using the unique Continuous Compound Mixing technology. According to the developers, this system allows the rubber compound to adapt to operating conditions.