Pirelli unveils retro-style tires for iconic Ferrari 288 GTO
Pirelli has developed new, specially designed tires for the Ferrari 288 GTO, one of the rarest supercars in the Italian brand's history, with only 277 units ever produced.
9:32 AM EDT, October 8, 2024
The new tires from Pirelli are part of the Cinturato P7 series, which originated in WRC rallies in the 1970s. These were Pirelli’s first ultra-low-profile tires, created for rally cars and later adapted for road models. For the Ferrari 288 GTO, the tires are available in the original sizes: 225/50 R16 on the front axle and 265/50 R16 on the rear. Although no additional photos have been released, according to Emanuele Vazzetti, Pirelli’s engineer for the Collezione program, the look of the tires is "100% true to the original," and their driving properties and style also reflect the original as much as possible.
The prices for the GTO's new tires have not been disclosed, but owners of this model likely do not need to worry about the costs. Other flagship Ferrari models also have dedicated Pirelli tires. The F40 has a P Zero set in size 245/40 R17 at the front and 335/35 R17 at the rear. For the 349 units of the F50, P Zero Corsa in sizes 245/35 R18 on the front axle and 335/30 R18 on the rear are offered. The Enzo, limited to a production of 400 units, uses larger P Zero Corsa tires—245/35 R19 in the front and 345/35 R19 in the rear. The latest generation of flagship Ferrari supercars, LaFerrari, and its open version, Aperta, are equipped with P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 tires.
Pirelli’s actions confirm their close collaboration with Ferrari and demonstrate attention to the smallest details. This allows the vehicles' original character to be preserved while enhancing their performance on the road.
