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How Pirelli Engineered Their Fastest Tire Ever | P ZERO Race SL-R
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Pirelli just dropped the P ZERO Race SL-R, their fastest road cycling tire ever and we travelled to their testing HQ in Sicily to find out how they did it.
Is this motorsport-inspired tech the ultimate upgrade for your road bike, or is it strictly reserved for the pro peloton?
0:00 Pirelli’s Fastest Tyre Ever
01:00 The Success of the P ZERO RS & P ZERO Race SL-R: Key Stats
02:33 Pirelli’s Elite Test Riders
03:48 Treadless Aero Design
05:13 Litecore Casing Construction | Improved Comfort & Grip
06:25 Crossover with Motorsport Technology
09:12 Tyre Efficiency & Aero Gains
10:00 Wheel & Rim Compatibility
11:55 Who Is This Tyre Actually For?
14:28 Pro Wins using the SL-R & Final Thoughts
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