New flagship Dunlop tyre passes track test with flying colours
The race to achieve ever greater performance levels is never-ending, as tyre manufacturers strive to ensure that motoring enthusiasts derive maximum pleasure from their high-performance vehicles.
Developed for this ever-discerning market, Dunlop’s new ultra-high-performance tyre, the SP SPORT MAXX 060+, has proven itself an excellent choice for premium passenger cars, sports models and SUVs and crossovers.
You get what you pay for
As part of its launch, the tyre was put through its paces by an independent motoring journalist against an international competitor tyre at Dezzi Raceway on the KZN South Coast.
And, based on feedback, the SP SPORT MAXX 060+ is a tyre that provides the ultimate ride, combining luxurious comfort with the thrill of the high-speed raceway.
From wet skidpan, to gymkhana, and high-speed track, this latest innovation from Dunlop proved it was able to negotiate corners with ease, thanks to its exceptional high-speed stability and excellent grip in wet and dry road conditions.
A reliable set of tyres is always a smart investment – and more especially with performance tyres. The SP SPORT MAXX 060+ held and gripped well throughout the tests, providing greater confidence when braking and turning at high speed.
There were noticeable differences when the alternative tyre was tested, such as more obvious understeer, lower speed and an overall feeling of being “loose” with less grip and driving confidence.
What exactly makes the SP SPORT MAXX 060+ so special?
This is a tyre that supports your investment in a premium vehicle by matching and enhancing vehicle safety and performance.
It succeeds the popular SP SPORT MAXX 050+, but will take you up to 40% further than its predecessor as it’s made from a revolutionary new compound with a longer lifespan.
Importantly, you get this added longevity without any compromise in terms of handling, steering response, stability and grip.
The excellent performance experienced on the Dezzi raceway is thanks to the tyre’s asymmetric, wide centre groove pattern.
Stability in wet conditions is largely due to the tyre’s water evacuation grooves, which reduce hydroplaning and provide more control, better displacing any standing water on the road.
Thanks to the new pattern and the new compound, SP SPORT MAXX 060+ achieved EU Label Wet grip “A” grade for all sizes
In dry road conditions high stiffness shoulder blocks maximise road contact and provide high braking force and excellent cornering grip.
And, when it comes to tackling corners at high speed, the tyre’s unique and optimised rigidity pattern across the width of its contact patch delivers great steering precision.
Pride in your ride
In producing this successor to the SP SPORT MAXX 050+ tyre, designers at Sumitomo’s headquarters in Kobe, Japan, benchmarked the design against the best in the world.
The South African launch followed rigorous track testing against leading competitive tyre brands in Japan, where the SP SPORT MAXX 060+ outperformed the leading international competitors in terms of mileage, noise, handling, wet and dry braking.
The SP SPORT MAXX 060+ is available in 56 sizes, ranging from 16 inch to 21 inch, for sports cars, coupés, sedans, SUVs and crossovers from the likes of Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Lexus and Land Rover. Naturally, owners of these premium vehicles will want a tyre brand that measures up.
Nano Black micro engraving technology has been used to ensure the Dunlop and SP SPORT MAXX 060+ branding is sharp and striking.
This new design technology provides a deeper black sidewall colouring that improves the visibility of the branding, boldly asserting that the tyres are genuine Dunlop, helping you take even more pride in your ride.
Guaranteed performance
For decades, the iconic Dunlop brand, has been strongly associated with motorsport, thanks to their sponsorship of prestigious racing events from Formula One to the European Le Mans 24 Hours, endearing the brand to racing enthusiasts the world over.
Dunlop is so confident in the performance and technical superiority of the SP SPORT MAXX 060+ that it provides free Dunlop Sure tyre insurance for 12 months that includes full replacement if tyres are damaged beyond repair within the first year of purchase.
So, you can go out and enjoy the freedom of Mzansi’s highways, or the open road with complete peace of mind.
Customers can activate the Dunlop Sure Tyre Insurance at no extra charge, available exclusively from Dunlop Branded retail outlets including Dunlop Zone, Dunlop Express, Dunlop Commercial and Dunlop Container stores in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.
At these and other tyre outlets selling Dunlop tyres, you can also get a Product Life Warranty of 8 years that protects you against defects in material and/or workmanship.
Speak to your local Dunlop dealer or visit the Dunlop Tyres website for more information. Sumitomo Rubber SA has over 350 branded stores across South Africa.
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