Dunlop Tyres
British heritage, sporty character — a value premium option.
United Kingdom
1889
Birmingham, United Kingdom (founded)
About Dunlop
Dunlop is a British tyre brand with deep motorsport heritage, now part of the Goodyear and Sumitomo groups depending on market. Sport Maxx and SP Winter Sport ranges offer a sportier feel than Goodyear's Eagle line, often at a more accessible price.
Why drivers choose Dunlop
Sporty steering feel
Sport Maxx RT2 is well-regarded for sharp turn-in on warm-hatch and saloon fitments.
Motorsport heritage
Long history in Le Mans, BTCC and motorcycle racing.
Premium-tier value
Sits below Goodyear's Eagle range on price but with similar test performance.
Strong winter offering
Winter Sport 5 is a proven cold-weather tyre across UK and EU markets.
Signature Dunlop ranges
The model families we recommend asking suppliers for when you quote Dunlop.
| Range | Best for |
|---|---|
| Sport Maxx RT2 / Race | Performance |
| Sport BluResponse | Eco / family hatch |
| Winter Sport 5 | Winter |
| Grandtrek | SUV & 4x4 |
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Dunlop tyres — frequently asked questions
Is Dunlop the same as Goodyear?
In Europe, the Dunlop brand is licensed to Goodyear, and many Dunlop tyres are engineered in the same R&D facilities — but tuned for a sportier character and positioned below Eagle on price.
Are Dunlop tyres premium?
Dunlop sits in the premium tier alongside Pirelli, Continental, Michelin and Goodyear. Independent tests usually place Sport Maxx RT2 within a few percent of the very top performers.