New WRC Tyre Specifications in 2008

As Pirelli begins its role as single supplier WRC for the next three years, beginning with the 2008 season, the Italian manufacturer has announced the following rule changes the FIA has made affecting tyres.

Published: January 2, 2008

The teams will be supplied with three particular types of tyres – one for each different race surface encountered during the rally tour. These are: The P-Zero for tarmac rallies; the Scorpion for gravel surfaces; and the Sottozero in ice and snow races. The P-Zero will be available with two types of compound, including a softer mix to improve performance in the wet. The Sottozero will be available with two different types of patterns, with one specifically designed for snow and the other for icy conditions.

The FIA’s decision to ban tyre mousse comes into effect in 2008. Cutting is still allowed, but only at tarmac rallies when conditions are wet and only to officially approved patterns. (Tyres & Accessories/Staffordshire, U.K.)

TBC Corp. employee children enjoy ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, and even ate lunch with the company’s new CEO, Don Byrd.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: May 1, 2024

At one of its South Florida NTW distribution centers, as well as TBC Corp.'s Palm Beach Gardens corporate offices, TBC employees recently had the opportunity to show their children the ins and outs of the company's role in the tire industry during "Take Your Child to Work Day." The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, taking photos, doing media research, and even eating lunch with the company's new CEO, Don Byrd.