Dunlop is one of the most recognizable tyre brands in the world with a strong reputation and focus on quality. We spent the day with them to get to grips with their new SP Sport Maxx 060+ and test the rubber out on some highly capable hot hatches.
Starting out in 1888 with a novel bicycle tyre, it is safe to say that Dunlop has a considerable amount of experience that they have amassed in their field over time. The new SP Sport Maxx 060+ is a new product within the Dunlop lineup, which offers exceptional high-speed stability, high braking force, an improved cornering grip, reduced tread deformation, excellent wet and dry performance and a longer lifespan. The SP Sport Maxx 060+ has a special tread pattern with water evacuation grooves that help reduce aquaplaning and provide an enhanced grip in wet conditions. The new tyre is a flagship for Dunlop who had the vision to bridge the gap between everyday drivers and high-performance racers and they executed their vision completely with their latest offering.
The safety factor that tyres bring to a vehicle is crucial, they are the most important component that connects the driver to the road. Some of the key improvements from its predecessor are improved wet braking, handling stability, and a 40% increase in lifespan. This is an extremely durable tyre that was put under immense pressure at the Dunlop tyre launch on the 15th of September 2022. The tyres were tested in the new Toyota Yaris GR, Golf 8 GTI and the New Polo GTI. The tyres underwent brake tests, handling tests and the full sprint run showing off its exceptional capabilities.
The driving experience of the new tyre was impressive, the ride comfort it provides and all its safety features provide the confidence to push the car further into its limits. The SP Sport Maxx 060+ has a range of 59 sizes covering 16-inch to 21-inch.
Dunlop Sport Maxx 060+ has all the qualities that would be associated with Dunlop tyres, it is a perfect match for drivers who enjoy sporty driving and also need ultimate high-speed control, this is the next generation from the brand that offers high-performance stability in a wide range of vehicles from small day-to-day vehicles to highly modified race cars it still provides outstanding levels of grip.
