Sumitomo Rubber is planning a rollout starting March 1 for the Dunlop SP541, a new rib–lug tire that offers significant improvements to uneven wear resistance and lifespan. The product is intended for use on large dump trucks that drive mainly on paved roads, and will be available in a total of seven sizes. By deftly balancing its contact patch across...
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Sumitomo Rubber Launches Comfort Tire Combining Safety and Comfort Performance
Sumitomo Rubber will from Feb. 1 sequentially launch Dunlop Le Mans V+ comfort tires, which combine at a high level safety and comfort performance – the two most important factors for consumers when purchasing tires. The tires will be available in 67 sizes. This product is an evolution of the Le Mans V tire, which has won first place for...
Sumitomo Rubber Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Through Motor Sports Activities
As part of the Pink Ribbon Campaign promoting early detection and early treatment of breast cancer, Sumitomo Rubber will support breast cancer awareness activities by changing the Dunlop logo from yellow to pink at each circuit in motor sports activities during the Pink Ribbon Month in October. This support includes race vehicle stickers and tires, on-site banners, staff masks and...

Sumitomo Rubber Launches New High-Grip Bias Tires for Motorcycles
Sumitomo Rubber will release from July 22 Dunlop Sportmax Q-Lite all-round high-grip bias tires for two-wheelers. The tires will be suitable for a wide range of applications from circuits to streets and be available in seven sizes. This product is a bias tire that combines grip performance for sports driving with life performance for street use by optimally combining a...

Sumitomo Rubber Launches New Racing Kart Tire Compatible With Electric Karts
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently launched a new racing kart tire, the Dunlop KE-1. Compatible with not only regular but also electric karts, the KE-1 provides a good balance of steering stability, grip and long life. Available since April 1, the tire comes in two sizes and has open pricing. With the push for carbon neutrality now making its...
Sumitomo Rubber to Launch New All-Season Tire Fit For Dry, Wet & Snowy Roads
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) is planning a March 1 launch of its All Season Maxx VA1, a new tire for commercial vehicles. Coming under the Dunlop brand, this will be the second product under the Sumitomo Rubber’s All Season Maxx series, which is focused on all-season tires that can handle dry, wet and snowy surfaces. An innovative tread pattern...