MILAN, Italy — Pirelli & C. S.p.A. has created bespoke variants of its P Zero tires, as well as its Scorpion Winter 2 tire, for the new Lamborghini Urus SE, a plug-in hybrid variant of the luxury SUV.
The tires are "the result of a long and intensive combined development program, taking in more than 186 mph at the Nardò circuit in Italy as well as -22°F in the Arctic Circle," Pirelli said.
The tires all feature the Pirelli Elect marking, denoting that it enhances the characteristics of electric cars. The tires' tread pattern and compounds are created to withstand the high-torque demand of the Urus SE, as well as support its weight, reduce road noise and enhance battery life through reduced rolling resistance.
Pirelli developed three sizes of P Zero tires for the vehicle: A 21-inch version that emphasizes comfort, a 22-inch version and a 23-inch version that is both most requested and the most performance-oriented.
The tires have a responsive, precise and predictable steering feel, both in everyday driving and on the track, to match the Urus' sporty driving style, the tire maker said.
The tires are made with materials designed to avoid tire overheating and abrasion, allowing drivers to do extreme maneuvers such as drifting. The tires use compounds that aren't sensitive to temperature changes, making them consistent through a range of conditions, including wet roads. Pirelli said.
"Pirelli's engineers were also asked to ensure a comfortable drive and low rolling resistance in order to improve efficiency," the company said.
The Scorpion Winter 2 is the latest update to Pirelli's winter SUV tire. The tire's tread pattern has a 3D structure — the sipes take on a zig-zag pattern as it wears out — making it effective through its life and guaranteeing safety in cold conditions.
"For the Urus, Pirelli's R&D department focused particularly on materials, delivering even greater traction thanks to a specific compound tested in the Arctic Circle," Pirelli said. "This compound, which performs extremely well in the dry, is also highly flexible at low temperatures, offering excellent grip on slippery surfaces."
These new tire variants complete the range of tires Pirelli has developed for the Urus over the years — 21-, 22- and 23-inch P Zero and 22-inch P Zero Corsa tires for summer; 22-inch Scorpion Zero All Season; 21- and 22-inch Scorpion Winter; and 21-inch Scorpion Ice Zero 2 (studded) tire for winter.
Pirelli also adapted its P Zero Trofeo R tire — a 22-inch semi-slick tire, specifically made for the track but also street-legal — for the Lamborghini Urus Performante, which set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2022.
