Pirelli tires with sensors for special Audi Rs 4 Avant model

Milan, Italy – Pirelli has been selected as Audi Sport’s exclusive tire partner for the Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years, which marks the anniversary of the iconic sports estate car, the tire maker announced 28 May.

Supply involves two tire options: Pirelli P Zero Corsa as OE, and a track kit comprising its P Zero Trofeo RS equipped with Cyber technology and Pirelli’s Track Adrenaline system, both in 275/30R20 size.

The P Zero Corsa is a high-performance tire suitable for sports driving due to its high levels of traction, comfort and safety in the wet.

Stability, stress resistance, grip and consistency on track are the characteristics of the new P Zero Trofeo RS, the street-legal semi-slick tire designed by Pirelli to achieve maximum performance.

The custom-made P Zero Trofeo RS tires for the Audi vehicle are equipped with sensors that detect tire status and driving conditions, transmitting them to the driver via a smartphone app.

These elements, which together with a high-precision GPS module make up the Track Adrenaline system, act as a ‘virtual engineer’ during track sessions, said the tire maker.

With the digital manometer, drivers can select the desired set-up before moving off, explained the Pirelli press release.

Then, during the session, the information recorded by sensors as well as telemetry detected by the control unit and data from the GPS module is used to record lap times and the ideal racing line.

After the session, drivers can analyse the recorded data via the app and so improve their technique, according to the Pirelli release.