Dunlop Tyres

Dunlop tyres have a vast history dating back to 1888. In this year the founder John Boyd Dunlop watched his son ride a tricycle and noticed the discomfort due to the solid rubber tyres. He wrapped the wheels in rubber sheets, glued them together and inflated them with a football pump for a cushioning effect – he had created the first commercially viable pneumatic tyre. Dunlop patented the idea then ten years later his invention had almost replaced solid tyres. In 1889 Dunlop opened its first tyre plant in Dublin and its first factory in Birmingham (England) two years later.

By the 1920s, Dunlop had developed tyres for cars capable of over 200 mph, they were also linked to Sir Malcolm Campbell’s 1935 land speed record in ‘Bluebird’. To this day Dunlop still play a big role in motorsports such as the British Touring Car Championship.

Much more than just a name, Dunlop is an iconic brand. Built on advanced design and uncompromised innovation, Dunlop is driven by a passion for performance. On road as well as off road, Dunlop is the true drivers brand.

Dunlop has grown to become one of the world’s largest, most respected tyre brands and during the 1970's, Dunlop developed the world's first 'fail safe' tyres, allowing a vehicle to continue moving safely even following a blowout.

These days Dunlop have a joint venture with Goodyear developing tyres. They produce premium quality tyres including many motorsport tyres. Dunlop have used their expertise to develop a cutting edge product range including the ultra high performance SP Sport Maxx and the excellent SP Sport 01.

Dunlop's tyre designers work closely with other tyre manufacturers. Dunlop also include there European, American and Japanese sister companies to provide the latest tyre research and development, testing and manufacturing facilities.

Dunlop's technicians were the first to incorporate motorsport tyre standards to the tyres of everyday vehicles. This unique approach offered motorists and their vehicles the quality, durability and endurance of tyres designed for the racetrack. Also because Dunlop rarely throw away old moulds from past production lines Dunlop are now capable of supplying car tyres for most classic and vintage vehicles.

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