Dunlop provides tire fitment to new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC New Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV to provide grip during winter for a determined drive in new AMG sports model
Dunlop is proud to announce yet another fitment for the new sports model Mercedes- AMG GLC 43 4MATIC.
The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC will be fitted with the latest edition to Dunlop’s winter tire range, the Winter Sport 5 SUV in sizes 255/45 R 20 105V XL (front) and 285/40 R 20 108V XL (rear).
This achievement comes after extensive joint development work between Mercedes-AMG and Dunlop to develop tires that are specially adapted to meet the new car’s high-performance needs during the winter season. This includes race track testing on one of the most challenging tracks in the world, the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and testing at Dunlop’s specialist winter testing facility, Ivalo, northern Finland.
The new Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV provides excellent grip and performance to combat a variety of winter surfaces, including wet, ice and snow-covered roads. The tire offers a range of innovations including an increased number of tyre blocks1, which offer enhanced performance on snow-covered roads and angled centre sipes, which provide superb lateral grip on slippery surfaces. Additionally, amplified depth of grooves defends against aquaplaning, and optimized construction and weight distribution improves on fuel efficiency.2
Nick Harley, Managing Director OE Consumer EMEA said: “This new AMG sports model is designed to provide an intense drive with a larger, more dominant, vehicle size. The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV is designed to offer the ambitious and active Mercedes-AMG consumer with a tire that suits a fast-paced lifestyle no matter what the road conditions are like. We are thrilled to be fitted to the latest AMG sports model once again.”
1 Versus predecessor 2 Versus predecessor www.dunlop.eu
Contact Andrea Scaliti at Goodyear for more information 0039 02 57521243 [email protected] Original Equipment on Mercedes-AMG models In addition to the recent fitment, Dunlop has already developed specifically designed tires for Mercedes-AMG models including the Mercedes-AMG C 43, the Mercedes-AMG A 45, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 and the Mercedes-AMG G 63.
About Dunlop Dunlop is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high and ultra-high performance tyres with an impressive track record of motor sport successes. Dunlop’s extensive racing experience has led to innovative technologies for tyres designed for everyday motoring. In 2013, Dunlop celebrated its 125th anniversary, and our founder's introduction of the pneumatic tyre. After initial high- speed records, Dunlop celebrated its first triumph at the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1924 and is the most successful tyre manufacturer with 34 wins at the race. In 2014, Dunlop was the choice of the LMP2 champions in the European Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24h. Dunlop tyres are also proven in the top Touring Car races around the world, including the globally popular Australian V8 Supercar championship and British Touring Car Championships The latest Dunlop road tyres are specified for fitment on award winning vehicles from manufacturers such as AMG, Porsche, Jaguar, Audi, Mercedes, VW, Renault sport and BMW. For more information on Dunlop, visit www.dunlop.eu
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Contact Andrea Scaliti at Goodyear for more information 0039 02 57521243 [email protected]