Pirelli wins contract from German army
14 Nov 2005 by Evoluted New Media
Milan, Italy - Pirelli has placed the winning tender with the German Federal Ministry of Defence for supplying tyres to the German Army's armoured vehicles and trucks.
Pirelli will specifically be providing the PS22 Pista tyres on size 14.00R20 for armoured vehicles and FR25 on size12.00R20 for trucks.
Pirelli said the tyres for armoured vehicles were appreciated for their very good traction in all conditions and for being able to keep going for up to 100 km after a puncture or blow out thanks to a Run Flat device fitted inside the tyre.