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If you own a car, there's a high chance you have had to buy new tyres. If you have, then you'll know there's a wide selection to choose from.

Tyres and road surface create a fairly narrow contact patch. In addition to it being a critical element to your safety on the road, this patch gives you the grip required to keep both you and your car on the road.

So buying the right tyres is extremely important. If quality of tyres and making the right choice matter, then a brand you are almost certain to have come across is Pirelli tyres, and for a good reason – Pirelli is one of the top 5 tyre manufacturers in the world.

Pirelli was founded in 1872 in Milan, Italy by Giovanni Battista Pirelli. The company began diversifying its products well ahead of its time, by producing insulated conductors for telegraph communications, submarine telegraph cables, a range of technical items and investing in the automotive industry.

As the 5th largest tyre manufacturer in the world, Pirelli employs approximately 1,700 people in the UK.

Join us for a tour of the Pirelli factory in Carlisle, where you will learn how some of the best tyres are designed and made.

Note: Safety shoes are required for this tour. Pirelli will provide shoes, but you are advised to bring your own if possible.