Pirelli Tyre: 4-6 Per Cent Price Increase In European Markets For Car, Motorcycle And Truck Tyres

Milan, 19 February, 2010 – Pirelli announces a 4 to 6 per cent price increase for all car, Suv, light truck, motorcycle and industrial vehicle tyres in European markets. The increase, effective from 1 April, 2010, follows the growth of raw materials costs, especially that of natural rubber which more than doubled in the last 12 months.