Pirelli to test brand new 18-inch tyre at in-season Silverstone testPosted On 04 Jul 2014By : thisisf1Comment: 0 F1 currently using 13 inch tyres / Image © Pirelli Pirelli states that, they will test a brand new 18-inch tyre compound at post-race test at Silverstone. F1 presently using 13 inch tyres and The Italian manufacturer is keen to offer 18-inch tyres as an option for the future. Lotus F1 is the only team scheduled to test the new tyre on the second day of post-race test at Silverstone on next week. 'The 13-inch tyre is no longer relevant to the everyday road user, because even an 18-inch tyre is used by standard vehicles these days,' said Pirelli Motorsport Director Paul Hembery....
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