JLR (FSC™ N004537) will be the first automaker to roll out tires made with more than 70% renewable and recycled materials, including FSC™-certified natural rubber, silica from rice husks, plant-based resins, recycled steel, and recovered carbon black.

Developed with Pirelli (FSC™ N003618), the new P Zero tires will debut this year on select New Range Rover models with 22" wheels before expanding across JLR’s brands. The innovation builds on JLR’s 2024 commitment to adopt FSC-certified natural rubber tires across its portfolio, supporting sustainable forestry and responsible sourcing.

Pirelli first introduced FSC-certified natural rubber tires in 2021, and by 2026, all natural rubber in its European factories will be FSC-certified. Both companies share the ambition of eventually producing tires entirely from renewable and recycled materials.

JLR’s Sustainable Industrial Operations Director, Reuben Chorley, said: “Achieving a more sustainable composition without compromising quality and performance is a challenge, but working with Pirelli we have delivered an industry first.”

More information

Learn more about JLR’s roll-out of tires made with FSC-certified rubber →

Find out more about Pirelli’s P ZERO™ Race RS FSC-certified racing bike tire →

Learn more about Pirelli’s effort within FIA Formula One World Championship →

References

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association [nd] What’s in a tire? USTMA, Washington. https://www.ustires.org/whats-tire-0 (accessed 1 July 2024).

European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association [nd] Natural Rubber. ETRMA, Brussels https://www.etrma.org/key-topics/materials/natural-rubber/ (accessed 1 July 2024).