Pirelli Wins German Army Tender

Pirelli has won the contract to supply tyres to the German Federal Ministry of Defence armoured vehicles and trucks. Pirelli will specifically be providing the PS22 Pista tyres, sized 14.00R20 for armoured vehicles and FR25 12.00R20 for trucks.

Pirelli competed against other well-known companies before being selected for the tender. According to the company the tyres were selected due to their 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 of the tyre. As far as the truck tyres are concerned, determining factors are said to be the high mileage as well as the strong wet handling.