Aussie Mercedes-AMG 45 S owners offered high performance tyres

AUSTRALIAN OWNERS OF THE MERCEDES-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ hatchback and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé now have the opportunity to extract even greater grip and dynamic performance from their vehicles.

For the first time, Mercedes-AMG now offers Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tyres as a manufacturer-approved accessory for this pair of high-performance vehicles.

Two sizes of the Trofeo R in Mercedes-Benz ‘M01’ specification are available in Australia to suit the AMG A 45 S and CLA 45 S models. The tyres are offered in sizes of 245/35 ZR19 and 255/35 ZR19 respectively, and match the exact dimensions, load and speed ratings as the original equipment tyres fitted to these vehicles as standard.

The Trofeo R tyre was developed by Pirelli Motorsport, the official tyre supplier of Formula 1, which describes it as “the ultimate track day tyre”. Developed specifically for high-powered vehicles, its claimed benefits include greater effective grip, increased stability under braking, better lateral rigidity in cornering, and more precise steering response.

Better tyres equal enhanced track performance

While the low-profile Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R tyre can legally be driven on the road, it is designed to optimise track-day performance in dry and mild ambient conditions.

The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ and CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé feature the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production (310 kW/500 Nm) plus renowned Mercedes-AMG driving dynamics, and have been characterised as “the super-sportscars of the compact class”. The sprint from 0-100km/h is performed in 3.9 seconds and 4.0 seconds for the A 45 S and CLA 45 S respectively.

As standard, the Mercedes-AMG pair are fitted with capable and highly versatile Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S rubber that is well suited to a variety of road and track driving applications in a broad range of conditions.

Pirelli’s P-Zero Trofeo R tyre is now available as a manufacturer-approved accessory through authorised Mercedes-AMG retailers in Australia.