YEARS OF PRODUCTION
FROM 1953
CINTURATO CA67
PRODUCTION
FROM 1953
DESCRIPTION
In the mid-50’s a radial casing structure and a textile belt were introduced in tyres. The increased stability brought by the belt prevented any unwanted tyre deformation in all conditions. The adherence was greatly increased and the smooth rolling allowed tread wear to be reduced by more than one half in comparison to a cross-ply tyre. Moreover, the use of the belt favored the design of new profiles and tread patterns providing greater grip. Patented in 1951 and regularly put on the market in the mid ‘50s the Pirelli CINTURATO™ has kept the classic tread pattern “367” that made it famous throughout the world for over a decade: in 1966 this pattern was codified with the acronyms CF67/CA67. This name came from the 67 manufacturing licences issued by Pirelli to the most important tyre manufacturers in 25 countries. CA67™ was the first textile radial tyre whose speed code was SR, up to 180 Kmh. Its tread pattern was made of ribbed elements separated by four longitudinal grooves “a greca”, very cut shoulder and wide siping. The tread compound was very resistant to high temperatures and to tearing. In the mid‘60s, Pirelli CINTURATO™ was the reference tyre for the greater part of the automotive industry in the world.
MAIN CAR FITMENT
VW: Beetle, Karmann Ghia
Autobianchi: Bianchina
Volvo: Amazon, P1800
Triumph: Herald, TR2, Spitfire, TR4, TR6, TR5, TR3
Alfa Romeo: Spider, 2600, 2000, Alfetta, Duetto, 2600 SZ, Giulia, Giulietta, 1900
Lotus: Elan, Elite
Mercedes: 220D, 300SL
BMW: 1800, 2000, 507
Austin Healey: Sprite
Peugeot: 403, 404
Ferrari: 166, 250 GT, 400, 212, 410, 250, 330
Daimler: Sp 250
Rover: P5, P6, 2000, 2200
Citroen: Traction Avante
Morgan: Plus 4, 4-4, Plus 8
Maserati: 3500GT, Mistral
Fiat: 1500, 8V, 500L
Lancia: Flavia, Flaminia, Flaminia, Fulvia, Appia, Aurelia
Porsche: 356, 912, 911, 914
Jaguar: Mark II, E-Type, XK120, XK150, Mark IX, XK140
Ford: Escort, Cortina
MG: Midget, MGA, MGC, MGB
Morris: Minor
Aston Martin: DB2, DB4, DB6, DB5, DB4
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