Pirelli OE for new Aston Martin DBX

Pirelli tyres have been approved as OE for the new Aston Martin DBX SUV, following almost three years of working in close collaboration with the car manufacturer’s engineers.

The P Zero that has been developed especially for the DBX offers the “best possible performance and handling”, according to Pirelli. The DBX will also be fitted with the Scorpion Zero AS for go off-road, and the Scorpion Winter for winter conditions.

The compound of the P Zero tyres is derived from tyres used for GT cars, to maximise the V8 turbo power of the new Aston Martin. The P Zero compound for the DBX also produces maximum grip on track. The zero-degree belt in the structure of this P Zero marked A8A on the sidewall (to identify specific tyres for the Aston Martin DBX) uses a new hybrid material that offers better steering feel to enhance driving experience. It also brings the overall weight of the tyre down, reducing rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

The Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS is instead designed for those who also intend to use their DBX off-road. The tyre’s tread pattern has been redesigned to maximise its off-road capabilities, with more rigid blocks towards the outside of the contact patch that provide enhanced grip in tricky conditions.

The Scorpion Winter, Pirelli’s specialised winter tyre for SUVs, has been optimised for winter weather – right down to temperatures of minus 30 degrees centigrade – to maximise efficiency even in the most extreme conditions. Pirelli has modified the materials that make up the carcass of this tyre to provide the “best possible steering feel even in winter”.

The arrival of the new DBX means that Pirelli now equips 50 per cent of all new Aston Martins.