Aston Martin adopts smart Pirelli Cyber Tyres but the US may ban them
Published on Sep 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Sep 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Aston Martin’s next cars won’t just roar – they’ll listen.
The British brand is strapping on Pirelli’s Cyber Tyres, turning rubber into rolling sensors.
These tires can warn if you’re about to aquaplane or leave the tarmac while you’re still blissfully unaware.
But there’s a catch: US drivers may never get them, thanks to a political roadblock.
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How Aston Martin’s new tires talk to the road
On the surface, Pirelli’s Cyber Tyres look like ordinary wheels.
But hidden inside is a sensor developed with Bosch that talks directly to the car’s brain.
It’s mounted in the inner tread, linked via Bluetooth, and constantly measuring how the tire flexes and compresses.
Add in speed, temperature, pressure and wear data, and suddenly the car has a live feed from the asphalt.
That stream of info lets the electronic control unit predict what’s about to happen.
Heading into standing water?
The system knows before you feel the steering go light.
Slip off the tarmac onto gravel?
The chassis, powertrain, and safety systems can adjust automatically.
ESP, ABS, traction control – all of it gets sharper because the car finally knows what the tires are actually doing in real time.
It’s not just about saving drivers from preventable mistakes, though.
Aston Martin’s betting on the performance edge, too.
The tech promises sharper handling, fewer surprises, and a car that feels more dialed in no matter the road.
And it’s finally graduated from prototype to production.
Pirelli first teased Cyber Tyre back in 2021, and Pagani’s Utopia was the guinea pig.
But Aston is the first serious production brand to make it part of the lineup.
That means more cars, more visibility, and almost certainly more copycats from rival tire makers.
Why the US might slam the brakes on Cyber Tyres
Not everyone’s getting the upgrade.
American customers, in particular, could be left behind.
Earlier this year lawmakers made it clear any connected hardware or software with ties to China could be blacklisted.
That’s a problem when 37 percent of Pirelli is owned by Sinochem – a Chinese state-controlled chemical giant.
US regulators are already uneasy about China’s stake in Pirelli, and Cyber Tyre lands right in the crosshairs of those connected-tech rules.
On one side, you’ve got Aston and Pirelli selling it as safety and performance.
On the other, Washington sees sensors, Bluetooth connections, and a potential security risk rolling in under the radar.
The result could be delays, bans, or endless red tape keeping Cyber Tyres off American roads altogether.
For Aston Martin, that’s a headache.
The US is one of its biggest markets, and cutting-edge buyers will want the latest toy.
But if regulators hold their line, the world’s smartest tires may stay firmly outside American garages.
Smart rubber is ready to hit the road.
But in America, it might never touch the pavement.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
