Dunlop Tires
Dunlop tyre manufacturing company founded in year 1888. Got the name after the British doctor who invented the pneumatic tyre. Rasprotranenie the automotive industry gave the opportunity to follow in the new Dunlop. Become actively open new offices throughout Europe and in North America. In 1902 year changed its name to Dunlop Rubber Co.. Ltd. Head Office was transferred to England. The first tire factory in Japan was inaugurated in the year 1909.
Tyre maker has always endeavoured to conduct special studies and test their designs, trying to create casings, possessing the best performance. Engineers of the enterprise belongs to a number of innovations in the production of tires.
The first use of rubber and steel spikes on the tread pattern.
Shared tread pattern tyres on several series that helped increase durability while maintaining performance adhesion with road surface.
Tyres Dunlop appeared side lugs.
A special cell for pneumatic tyres has developed specialist company h. Woods.
The company was brought the idea to create a tubeless tyre.
Dunlop created the first water resistant rubber compound, which was applied in the winter not studded tire models.
Gradually, the Organization expanded its production, for an aircraft tyre, agricultural and special machinery.
The company's reputation for Dunlop and a place among the leading brands of tyres have been achieved at the expense of creating a great scientific base, excellent product quality, numerous victories in tests valued resources, auto and motorcycle racing.
Dunlop products used in all rounds of the famous Le Mans 12:00 am competitions. On account of the racers that use tires brand, 34 victories.
In the late fifties Dunlop goes on to leading roles in formula 1.
In 1972 year Denovo tyre 2 was announced with the system Denloc, which allows to go on low speed after a puncture about 80 kilometers.
In 1997 year Japanese firm Sumitomo bought the rights for the production of tyres and Dunlop Tyres company formed. Later, Goodyear perekupila Sumitomo have units in Europe and North America. Thus, the company became the joint.
The manufacturer's specialists has been developed computer simulation technology of noise from the contact patch with the coating system and DRS in 1998 year. As a result, innovative implementations released Le Mans model LM701.
In the year 2007 opened subsidiary of Dunlop Tire CIS.
In 2008 year launched production of a new generation of tires using materials that do not contain hydrocarbons.
More than 120 years of history enabled Dunlop brand gain respect motorists and motorcyclists from all over the world.
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