Dunlop Demos New Tyres At Rockingham
Dunlop staged a showcase event of its tyres in April. They were there to demonstrate the new Sport Maxx RT, as well as a motorcycle, the Dunlop RoadSmart II. To help with the demonstration, they had 21 sports cars and 32 high performance motorcycles. They held a series of workshops and hands-on demonstrations specially for key customers.
The Sport Maxx RT has, like the majority of Dunlop’s tyres, been designed and developed using racing technology. With regards to the Sport Maxx RT, this has been focused on enhanced grip and good handling stability.
The enhanced grip is down to the motorsport derived compound which aims to deliver increased adaptability to both wet and dry surfaces. Due to its large outer shoulder block, the contact area while cornering has been increased, particularly at high speeds, which helps to maintain a high degree of stability.
Dunlop’s brand manager has said that they are “constantly innovating and developing new technologies [in motorsport] as we strive for victory.” Happily for their customers, they bring that same mindset to the road tyre market.