Technical collaboration between the R&D teams at Pirelli and Porsche has resulted in another milestone for the partners, with the development of tires for the first all-electric Cayenne.

Pirelli has developed six tailor-made tire fitments through an entirely virtual design process, each engineered to match the vehicle’s different characteristics across varying seasonal conditions. These include the fifth-generation P Zero and the P Zero R for the high-performance Cayenne Turbo. The range also includes two winter tire options and one all-season tire. All are equipped with Pirelli’s Elect technology, specifically developed for electric mobility.

Pirelli adopted a fully virtual development approach, with every aspect of the new tire fitment tested before physical prototypes were produced, optimizing development times compared with traditional processes.

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Beta Motorcycles has selected the latest Dunlop Geomax tires as original equipment (OE) for a range of its trial and motocross bikes, strengthening its collaboration with Dunlop Motorcycle Europe.

Dunlop Geomax TL01 will now come as standard on Beta’s Evo and Sincro trial models, replacing Dunlop’s D803GP as the OE fitment of choice. Geomax TL01, Dunlop’s ultra-sticky trial tire, features a high-adhesion compound and block design engineered to maintain the desired shape on angled surfaces.

“Geomax TL01 represents a significant step forward in performance, which is why we decided to adopt it as our original equipment trial tire,” said Donato Miglio, race team manager – trial at Beta Motorcycles.

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The Continental EcoContact 7 in size 235/50 R20 has been approved as original equipment (OE) for the front axle and size 255/45 R20 for the rear axle of the electric SUV.

R20 indicates tires designed for 20-inch rims. Both versions carry the FR marking, which indicates that they have an integrated rim-protection rib. This is a reinforced section on the tire sidewall that helps prevent damage to the wheel rim if the tire rubs against a curb. Small indentations on the tire surface, known as dimples, improve aerodynamics and help reduce energy consumption.

The EcoContact 7 is a summer tire designed for low rolling resistance, high mileage and low rolling noise.

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Hankook has been selected as an OE tire supplier for the Porsche 911 Carrera. Following around a decade as a Porsche OEM supplier, the company has developed a dedicated tire for the model with an NA2 sidewall marking. The 911 Carrera will come factory-fitted with 235/40 ZR19 front and 295/35 ZR20 rear tires designed specifically for the vehicle’s performance characteristics.

“Our goal was to deliver precise steering precision, stability at high speeds, and reliable grip under all conditions,” said Aleix Alcaraz, subjective test driver at Hankook. “Striking a balance between track performance and everyday usability made this project particularly demanding.

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Falken has engineered a custom version of its Azenis FK520 (NG0) tire for the latest Porsche Cayenne Electric.

The specially engineered OE Falken Azenis FK520 ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire bears the NG0 designation, reserved only for tires that have been developed, homologated and approved specifically to meet Porsche’s requirements. It will come factory-fit on the Cayenne Electric, with 255/55 R20 110Y XL tires on the front axle and 305/45 R20 116Y XL on the rear.

The FK520 (NG0) is available in combination with selected wheel designs offered through Porsche’s vehicle configurator.

Engineered for high performance 

The staggered tire set-up supports the characteristic chassis tuning of the Porsche Cayenne Electric and is designed to deliver a balanced combination of agility, traction and driving stability.

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Bridgestone will supply its Battlax Hypersport S23 premium sport motorcycle tire as original equipment for the latest Supersport model YZF-R7 from Yamaha Motor.

The YZF-R7 is a Supersport model that draws on Yamaha’s racing heritage, designed for both everyday usability and sporty riding. Yamaha says the chassis has been comprehensively revised to improve agility, precision and cornering response, with the company stating it delivers enhanced stability and road feedback compared to its predecessor.

The Battlax Hypersport S23 supplied for the YZF-R7 features a revised shoulder groove ratio and pattern rigidity compared to previous models, which Bridgestone says improves road contact feel, dry grip and handling agility.

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Continental has been selected as the OE tire supplier for Nissan’s new all-electric Nissan N7, which will come factory-fitted with 19in EcoContact 7. In this dimension, the tire achieves top ratings in the EU tire label categories for energy efficiency and rolling noise.

The EcoContact 7 uses a new rubber compound and Continental’s Smart Energy Casing technology to reduce rolling resistance. Updated materials in the carcass, inner liner and sidewall are designed to lower internal friction, while the sidewall profile is shaped to reduce aerodynamic drag.

One notable feature is the aerodimple texture on the sidewall, a dimpled surface similar to that of a golf ball, which Continental says reduces air turbulence around the tire and, by extension, the vehicle’s overall energy consumption.

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Nexen Tire has been selected to supply original equipment tires for the facelifted version of Hyundai Motor Company’s flagship sedan, The New Grandeur.

The company will supply its N’Fera Supreme S ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire for premium vehicles. Following its OE supply for the initial version of the seventh-generation Grandeur, Nexen Tire is continuing its collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company on its flagship sedan through the supply of OE tires for this new facelifted version.

The New Grandeur features the Seamless Horizon Lamp, Pleos Connect, the company’s next-generation infotainment system, and other.

The N’Fera Supreme S is equipped with sound-absorbing materials incorporating Nexen Tire’s proprietary noise reduction system (NRS) technology, reducing resonance noise generated during driving.

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The latest generation of the all-electric compact Renault Twingo has been fitted with original equipment tires from Continental – 18-inch Continental EcoContact 7 – as standard worldwide.

The 18-inch tire has earned top ratings on the EU tire label for energy efficiency and rolling noise, and meets key requirements expected for electric vehicles today: low rolling resistance to help maximize driving range and low rolling noise for a quieter, more pleasant driving experience.

The EcoContact 7 achieves high energy efficiency through a new rubber compound and Smart Energy Casing technology. This technology uses new materials in the tire’s carcass, liner and sidewall to reduce internal friction and lower rolling resistance.

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Nexen Tire has announced that it is has been selected to supply OE tires for the all-new Kia Seltos in North America and Europe, having previously supplied the N’Priz S and N’Fera AU7 for the Korean market in March.

For North America, the N’Priz S will be supplied in a 16in fitment in the United States and Canada. Compatible with electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles, the N’Priz S delivers excellent mileage performance and a quiet, comfortable ride.

For European markets including Germany, France and the Netherlands, summer tires will be supplied across multiple fitments. The N’ Fera Primus will be fitted in 16in and 18in specifications and the N’ Fera Sport in 19in-inch specifications.

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