Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Racks Up Another Win - With Tire Rack
AKRON, Ohio, April 13 -- Dunlop's flagship SP Sport Maxx racked up another win in maximum performance -- this time with Tire Rack, the online performance source for tires.
Tire Rack, outlining test results this week, said, "The Sport Maxx achieved the highest lateral g's, which aided driver confidence, and easily set the fastest average overall lap time in this test."
Tire Rack drivers indicated the Dunlop ultra-performance summer tire out- performed three leading tire brands on four identical 2003 BMW 330Ci sports sedans.
Andy Traicoff, director of Dunlop consumer tire marketing in North America, said tests highlight Dunlop's standing among passionate drivers. "Dunlop tires, proven in touring car championships and sports car racing around the world, embody the lessons learned in racing.
"Tire Rack's findings reflect the results we've seen in other objective tire tests both here and in Europe. In-the-know driving enthusiasts also are recommending Sport Maxx to their friends, who also want maximum traction, sporty handling as well as ride and noise comfort in their luxury sports car," Traicoff said.
Tire Rack conducted its tire comparison at its test track in South Bend, Ind. The online tire retailer said it manages 20 tire tests annually in real- world and test-track conditions.
Tire Rack statistics showed the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx easily won the competition on wet pavement, particularly in cornering stability, steering response, braking and handling predictability. It performed well in dry testing as well.
The SP Sport Maxx uses a race-inspired Multi Radius Tread construction, which provides the maximum contact patch on the road surface, even when cornering at high speed.
Dunlop is a global tire brand with an excellent reputation among performance car enthusiasts. Well known for its prestigious original- equipment fitments and sports car racing heritage, Dunlop is also a key supplier to sport compact enthusiasts featuring "tuner" tire sizes and race series sponsorships. For more on SP Sport Maxx, go to http://www.dunloptires.com/ .
Dunlop is a signature brand for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company .
Tire Rack's test results are at http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/du_sp_sport_maxx.jsp .
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