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RUN FLAT

They provide greater control of the car in emergency conditions and allow you to continue driving safely even during a rapid loss of inflation pressure

BENEFITS

DRIVE WITHOUT PRESSURE

01 DRIVING CONTROL

The Self-Supporting RUN FLAT tire offers stability and reliable handling to keep control of your vehicle in the event of a puncture. They are designed to keep your car or SUV stable for you to continue your journey.

02 ENSURING SAFETY

A flat tire won’t leave you stranded in the middle of the countryside or in a bad neighborhood. Just drive home.

03 PEACE OF MIND

No need to change the flat tire immediately. First drive home safely for 80 km (50 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and then change your tire. A flat tire won’t mean missing a flight or an important meeting.

BEHAVIOR

HOW RUN FLAT TYRES WORK

01 PHASE 1 – INFLATED TYRE

The Pirelli Self Supporting™ system presents specific reinforcements inserted into the sidewall structure

02 PHASE 2 – DEFLATED TYRE

Pirelli RUN FLAT tires support lateral and transverse loads of the vehicle even in the absence of pressure

PNCS™

The Pirelli Noise Cancelling System™ (PNCS) is a technology that is able to lower the noise inside the vehicle, thanks to a sound absorbing device applied to the inside circumferential wall of the tire, reducing noise by half.

BENEFITS

IMPROVING DRIVING COMFORT

01 ABSORB THE VIBRATIONS

The vibrations that are generated in the tire structure and inside the car are called cavity noise: Pirelli Noise Cancelling System™ can resolve this phenomenon, offering significantly improved driving comfort

02 SUPERIOR COMFORT

Pirelli’s sound absorbing sponge reduces the frequency filtering through the car, providing superior comfort compared to traditional tires

03 REDUCES NOISE

The Pirelli Noise Cancelling System™ reduces noise by between two or three decibels, which on average reduces the perceived noise by half, with a consequent improvement in driving comfort

BEHAVIOR

HOW PNCS™ TIRES WORK

01 PHASE 1

Tire cavity noise is caused by resonance of air contained inside the tire cavity during rotation and is transmitted to the cabin

02 PHASE 2

Pirelli’s innovative polyurethane sponge absorbs these vibrations and reduces noise

SEAL INSIDE™

Pirelli’s self-sealing technology allows you to continue driving safely after a puncture, maintaining complete control of the vehicle and taking road safety and driving pleasure to the next level

BENEFITS

PUNCTURE CONTROL

01 CONTINUED MOBILITY

Seal Inside™ technology allows the vehicle to keep running without losing air pressure even after the tire has been punctured by an external object, covering almost 85% of the possible accidental causes of pressure loss

02 ENSURING SAFETY

A Seal Inside™ tire won’t leave you stranded in the middle of the countryside or in a bad neighborhood. Just drive home.

03 PEACE OF MIND

The Seal Inside™ technology does not need dedicated rims and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) to be used safely on a vehicle. It can be used on any kind of vehicle depending on the tire size.

BEHAVIOR

HOW SEAL INSIDE™ TYRES WORK

01 PHASE 1

The sealing mastic sticks to the object causing the puncture, creating a seal around the object if it remains in the tire

02 PHASE 2

When the object is removed from the tire, the sealing mastic is “drawn” by the object into the hole, sealing the edges of the hole

ELECT™

MORE BATTERY RANGE

Enjoy a long and carefree drive, with an extra boost in battery range when choosing ELECT™ tires, engineered to dissipate less energy thanks to low rolling resistance, which enables up to 10% gain in battery range¹. Start your journey with ELECT™ now.

SAFE DRIVE

Control your power. ELECT™ tires are specifically designed with enhanced grip to manage high torque and include reinforced structures to cope with EV weights. Optimized performance in both acceleration and braking, enjoy a safe drive for you and your passengers.

The contact patch of ELECT™ tires is optimized for electric vehicle features. Higher safety performance levels thanks to a +3.5% increase in asphalt contact and improved distribution of pressures².

SUPERIOR ACOUSTIC COMFORT

Let silence be your driving companion. Electric vehicles are quieter than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, therefore tire noise is more noticeable. ELECT™ tires are specifically designed to reduce perceived in-cabin noise by up to 20%³ for you to enjoy a more comfortable drive. Feel the benefits of electric driving, starting with a quiet journey.

DURABLE TIRE

Electric vehicles can generate stronger stresses on tire wear and tear. Pirelli’s eco-safety design has enabled the design of high-performing tires, able to manage the characteristics of EVs, whilst maintaining high mileage – no need to compromise.

That’s why drivers choose Pirelli ELECT™ tires

Discover the perfect fit for your vehicle with our personalized configurator or discuss Pirelli ELECT™ technology with your trusted tire dealer

Also 7 out of 10 Premium & Prestige car makers choose Pirelli tires for their electric vehicles*

Pirelli collaborates with leading car manufacturers, from Premium & Prestige brands to pure EV companies and emerging start-ups.

Note

¹ ~20% Rolling Resistance reduction vs a non-ELECT™ tire. Comparison between PIRELLI SCORPION™ ELECT™ and PIRELLI SCORPION™ tires on size 235/60/R18. Source: Internal Pirelli R&D tests carried out between March – June 2022 on a Volkswagen iD4, measuring the reduction of rolling resistance and the equivalent battery range gain. The measurement has been conducted through instrumented conditions and at constant speed (@50km/h) in a range of 550 km

² Comparison between Pirelli P ZERO™ ELECT™ tires and Pirelli P ZERO™ tires of the same size. Source: Pirelli R&D internal tests

³ Comparison between PIRELLI SCORPION™ ELECT™ and PIRELLI SCORPION™ tires on size 255/50R20. Source: Pirelli R&D internal tests carried out in November 2022 on an Audi e-Tron. In cabin noise has been measured at different speed – 40-60-80-110 Km/h – and on different types of surfaces (smooth / rough asphalt). In all eight combinations (speed/asphalt) ELECT™ tires resulted in less perceived internal noise, on average by around -0.6DB and up to -0.8DB