The Gentleman Magazine Issue 6 | December 2017 | Page 39

With a tread pattern that has a high drainage level reducing
the chance of hydroplaning, the tyres provide maximum
possible grip. They are effective on wet and dry roads when
temperatures are low but not necessarily at freezing point; as
a guide, once the ambient temperature regularly drops below
7 degrees Celsius (44 degrees Fahrenheit), both McLaren and
Pirelli recommend the use of winter tyres.
McLaren owners who want to drive their Sports Series car all
year round but do not wish to purchase an additional set of
wheels can of course choose to have winter tyres fitted to the
wheels already on the car and revert to alternative tyres when
spring arrives.
Braking performance in poor road and weather conditions
can also be significantly improved by fitting winter tyres. In
comparison to summer tyres, the Pirelli MC Sottozero 3 could
reduce the cold-weather stopping distance of a McLaren Sports
Series car by 10% in wet conditions and by up to 20% on snowy
roads.
The McLaren Winter Wheels and Tyres set is available now
from McLaren Retailers in the UK, Europe and North America.
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