Porsche Pirelli Cinturato P7 N Tire - 225-50 VR 15 SMC-000-129
Pirelli Cinturato P7 N Tire - 225/50 VR 15
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 set a benchmark as a groundbreaking ultra-low-profile tire, boasting exceptional directional stability and grip. Its unmatched performance attributes made it the go-to tire for world-renowned car manufacturers.
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The 225/50 VR 15 variant of the P7 was notably adopted as original equipment (OE) by several classic Porsche models. These Porsches typically paired the 225/50 VR 15 P7 on the rear with a 205/50 R15 P7 on the front, or 225/50VR15 on the front matched it with 285/40 R15 P7 on the rear. The revered Lamborghini Countach also utilized 225/50 R15 tires on its front, complemented by 345/35 R15 tires at the rear. De Tomaso Pantera variations featured the 225/50 R15 P7 on their front and the 285/50 VR 15 P7 on the back.
The 225/50R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 N, while currently boasting a Y speed rating (186 mph / 300 km/h), originally only met the criteria for a V speed rating (149 mph / 240 km/h). To maintain historical accuracy, the tire’s sidewall prominently displays the ‘V’. However, its actual Y speed rating is subtly inscribed on the tire’s inner side.
A distinctive feature of many P7 tires is the Porsche ‘N’ homologation. This endorsement indicates that Porsche has rigorously tested these tires with their cars, affirming them as the first choice of classic 225/50R15 tires for their sporting cars.
Key Specifications:
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Size: 225/50 VR 15 (sidewall marking), actual rating Y (inner sidewall)
- 225: Nominal section width in millimeters.
- 50: Aspect ratio (sidewall height is 50% of the section width).
- VR: Historically indicates radial construction and a maximum speed capability of 149 mph (240 km/h). The current production has a 'Y' rating indicating a maximum speed of 186 mph (300 km/h). The 'R' denotes radial construction.
- 15: Rim diameter in inches.
- Overall Diameter (O.D.): 23.6 inches.
- Section Width: 9.45 inches (some sources indicate an actual width of 229 mm / 9.01 inches).
- Speed Rating: Y (current production), historically V (displayed on the sidewall).
- Porsche Homologation: N
Brand: | Pirelli |
WH Rack: | XYZ |