Michelin has been chosen by Ferrari for the original equipment of its new 296 GTB, so and will supply two different tires: the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S K1, for mainly road use, and the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R K2a semi-slick tire approved for road use, but also dedicated to those looking for maximum performance on the track.
Michelin and Ferrari engineers worked together to develop these tires which are both marked with a specific marking, the “K” symbol, present on the sidewalls of the tires. To arrive at the final product they were necessary four development cycles in 18 months, now approved and available on the market.
For the new Ferrari 296 GTB, Michelin has created two different compounds and as many specific technologies to produce two tires with distinct uses. And it did so in compliance with the Group’s All Sustainable strategy: reduced use of raw materials, lower rolling resistance, reduction in the number of tires produced and the number of actual tests carried out.
Specifically, Michelin produced the following tires:
The two tires share the presence of innovative technologies developed by Michelin. Among these stand out a hybrid canvas composed of aramid and nylon, which results in a high reactivity to the commands given by the steering, and a technology multi-compound. There is also room for an innovative corrugated canvas inside the tread structure, which improves driving precision;
Tire technical specifications
Front: 245 / 35ZR20 (95Y) XL TL PILOT SPORT 4 S K1
Rear: 305 / 35ZR20 (107Y) XL TL PILOT SPORT 4 S K1
or
Anteriore: 245/35 ZR20 (95Y) XL TL PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R K2
Posteriore: 305/35 ZR20 (107Y) XL TL PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R K2
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