Narrow snow tyres dropped for WRC Rally Norway 2009
Pirelli will replace the traditional skinny snow tyres with a version the same size as those used on gravel for Rally Norway 2009, according to Autosport magazine.
The snow tyre (pictured above) will maintain the studs that are so effective on the surface, but the size has been changed as a cost cutting measure – it saves teams having to buy different sized wheels.
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Jari Matti-Latvala says he can win Rally Norway after testing Pirelli’s new snow tyre recently in Sweden
Jari Matti-Latvala believes he can win Rally Norway in February after testing Pirelli’s new snow tyre at a two day test in Kall, Sweden recently, as reported by Motorsport News.
The works M-Sport Ford driver completed 250 miles where he sampled the new snow tyre. The tyre is the same width as a gravel one, which utilises a 15-inch wheel rim.
Latvala commented to Motorsport News:
The tyre worked surprisingly well. Normally… Continue reading
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Pirelli will bring Monte Carlo snow tyre to Rally Ireland 2009
Press Release
18th December 2008
Rally
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