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MODULES PIRELLI
EXTENDED MOBILITY

Pirelli Self-Supporting Run-Flat Tyres and Extended Mobility Tyres

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 THE HISTORY OF THE TYRE

24-years-old engineer Pirelli, among the

G.B. Pirelli founded more active
companies in tyre Superfex
The American Pirelli & C. in Milan,
sector, registered Stella Bianca,
Charles Goodyear dedicated to rubber
First Pirelli tyres the first italian the first
by accident found tubes and
for bicycle patent for a car The famous “P sporting tyre
out the curing transmission cables
produced tyre: Ercole logo”was born was launched
process production

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Thomson's "Aerial Wheels“; The first First use of Tread pattern
The tyre is the commercial Pirelli discovered the
his tyre consisted of a pneumatic tyres design more
last evolution of hollow belt of India-rubber application of the strengthen power of the
on cars and more
the wheel which inflated with air so that the Pneumatic Tyre. black carbon. In the
wheels presented "a complex with
was invented J.B. Dunlop begins meantime Pirelli began
cushion of air to the ground, the introduction
more than 5000 taping pneumatic enjoying its many
rail or track on which they
tires to bycicle
of blocks and
years ago run". This elastic belt of sporting victories with
wheels grooves
rubberised canvas was first placement at
enclosed within a strong famous race Paris-
outer casing of leather
which was bolted to the
Beijin.
wheel.

The first example

of Pneumatic
Tyres

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 THE HISTORY OF THE TYRE

Relaunch of
In the mid-'70s
Cinturato, a new
Pirelli invented the Release of new
Pirelli MIRS (Modular concept of
Pirelli and Michelin started low profile tyre, the generation of run
acquired the Integrated Robotized, environmental
produce radial tyres. The famous P7, one of flat tyres called
German System), the exclusive compatibility and
product differentiation process the most important extended mobility
motorcycle computer based high performance.
began: The Cinturato signed a inventions in the tyres for Mercedes
tyre maker productive process for Modern
turning point in tyre history. It industry after the Benz
Metzeler high performance generation Pirelli
became an icon in terms of Cinturato radial.
tyres, was born “green” tyres
style and made in Italy.

1975 1986 2000 2008 2012

1951

1953 1981 1994 2002 2011

1946 Official Tyre
Introduction of the Presented the Development of
The post-war years Pirelli tyres supplier to the 2011
innovative Zero Pirelli P Zero run flat tyre
saw the beginning of win eight F1 Championship
Degree structure, the ultra-low profile technology with
mass production of Formula
exclusive Pirelli tread, used for Mini and BMW.
vehicles (car, Gran Prix
motorcycle, scooter) races patent of stabilizing the most
started; tread pattern belts enhancing tyre prestigious tyre
designs had the aim to performance models.
give more and more
comfort

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 ACTIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY IN CAR INDUSTRY

In the latest years car world has been directing its attention
and investments towards a tyre capable of ensuring
performance and safety even in the event of a "flat."

ABS
Traction Control
Stability Control

Anti-Collision Radar
Adaptive Cruise Control
Brake Force Display (two step lights)

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)

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 EXTENDED MOBILITY TECHNOLOGY SCENARIO

+
PAX Special Rim + Special Tyre +
System Internal Support
Special Tools For Support /
Tyre Fitting

Internal
Special Ring

System Complexity
Rings Dedicated Tools For
Ring Fitting

Seal Inside Self Supporting

Technology Systems

As Standard Tyre As Standard Tyre

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TAKE-AWAY
MODULES Pirelli Self-Supporting Run Flat

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 HOW SELF SUPPORTING TYRES WORK

Standard Tyres

Standard Inflation
Pressure

Zero Inflation
Pressure

The self supporting sidewall

made from new generation
compounds with high fatigue
resistance, allows the sidewall
to support the vehicle’s load in
case of air loss

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 SELF SUPPORTING TYRES BENEFITS

Safety In case of a puncture a Self-Supporting Run Flat tyre offers stability and
handling to keep control of your vehicle.

Security A flat tyre won’t leave you stranded in the middle of the country-side or in a
bad neighbourhood.
Just drive home...

Peace Of No need to change the flat tyre immediately. First drive home and then
change your tyre. Comfort for you and your family. A flat tyre won’t mean
Mind missing an airplane or an important appointment.

Car Design The absence of the spare wheel means more freedom during development for
the car maker, reduced weight ... and means more trunk space for the end
user

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 PIRELLI’S APPROACH TO SELF SUPPORTING TYRES

Pirelli Self-Supporting Run Flat Technology represents the most

comprehensive approach to road safety and driving pleasure: the ability to
keep driving, even with a flat tyre, while maintaining control of the vehicle.

Pirelli Self-Supporting Run Flat tyres are the

result of the innovative Pirelli MIRS ™ production
process entirely overseen by computers that
guarantees an end result characterized by the
highest standards of quality and reliability.

Pirelli Self-Supporting Run Flat tyres are designed to keep your car or
SUV stable for you to continue your journey safely. The distance and
speed the tyre is cabable of withstanding when deflated depends on
the type of tyre and the vehicle type the tyre is fitted on.

Generally the distance is up to 80 km at a maximum speed of 80 km/h.

Please check the vehicle owners manual for more accurate guidelines.

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SELF SUPPORTING TYRES REQUIREMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION

A prerequisite for the operation of Self-

Supporting Run Flat Tyres is a TPMS (Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System).

In the event of the tyre losing pressure after

a puncture or accidental damage, a pressure
loss monitor linked to the ABS system or a
sensor inside the wheel rim alerts the driver
to the problem in good time through the
central processing unit.

In addition, an EH2 (Double Extended

Hump) rim is recommended although it
is permissible to use a standard H2
H2 rim
(Double Hump) rim.
The EH2 rim ensures a safer bead
retention in deflated conditions.

EH2 rim

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 SELF SUPPORTING TYRES REQUIREMENTS
AND IDENTIFICATION

Pirelli Self-Supporting Run Flat tyres can be identified

by the RUN FLAT inscription on the tyre sidewall.

After pressure loss, self-supporting run-flat tyres can continue to run for 80km at a
maximum speed of 80km/h depending on the type of run-flat tyre and the type of vehicle.
Always refer to the vehicle owner’s manual with respect to specific safety and operating
information relating to the vehicle.

Damaged self-supporting run-flat tyres, or self-supporting run-flat tyres that have

experienced a loss of pressure should be immediately replaced with another self-
supporting run flat tyre of identical size and service description (load index and speed
rating).

Never mix ‘non’ run-flat and run-flat tyres on the same vehicle.
Only fit BMW run-flat tyres on BMW and only fit Mercedes Extended Mobility run-flat
tyres on Mercedes.

A tyre of a different type, or which contains a different load index or speed rating should
never be mounted on the same vehicle.

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 SELF SUPPORTING TYRES

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 SELF SUPPORTING TYRES

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