Dunlop and Goodyear Raise Tire Performance with Kevlar®

Dunlop and Goodyear, two of the world’s most famous names in high performance tires, have both launched breakthrough tire models with DuPont™ Kevlar®, to improve sidewall strength, shock absorbance and enhance the total driving experience.

Dunlop made news at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show by introducing SP Sport Maxx TT, a new ultra-high performance tire that features Kevlar® Engineered Elastomer (EE) in the complete apex of the tire. This creates a stiffer sidewall which is more resistant to torsion, tension and heat, and ensures increased stability during cornering, as well as enhanced road feedback and more precision driving.

Goodyear’s high performance Eagle® tire with ResponsEdge Technology™ incorporates a sound- and shock-absorbing InsuLayer™ made with Kevlar® to help provide a smooth, quiet ride and even treadwear. In addition, the Goodyear Wrangler® and Fortera® on- and off-road tires use SilentArmor Technology™ with Kevlar® to enhance the total driving experience.

“That Dunlop and Goodyear should both choose DuPont™ Kevlar® brand fibre to spearhead new tire development is proof indeed of its real contribution to 21st century tire performance,” says Bruce T. Pearce, Global Goodyear/Dunlop Account Manager - DuPont Advanced Fiber Systems. “These latest tire introductions use Kevlar® to increase strength, sidewall stiffness, stability and driving pleasure without adding weight.”

Value of the Kevlar® brand

“Both Dunlop and Goodyear rely increasingly on the exceptional technical and brand value of Kevlar® to support high performance tire developments.”

DuPont™ Kevlar® technology enables leading tire companies to enhance the capabilities of high performance tires still further, allowing them to work in new and innovative ways, resulting in better tires.

Five times stronger than steel at equal weight

DuPont™ Kevlar® is a para-aramid fiber five times stronger than steel at equal weight that maintains its strength and resilience in a wide variety of temperatures and in many demanding applications — from motor sport and sailing, to aviation and space technology. Its particular combination of properties makes Kevlar® an excellent choice where reduced weight, increased strength and resistance to corrosion significantly improve efficiency.

Eagle®, Fortera®, Wrangler®, InsuLayer™, ResponsEdge Technology™ and SilentArmor Technology™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Goodyear.

DuPont™ and Kevlar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliated companies.