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DUNLOP TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE
Dunlop was founded in Ireland in the late 1800s, and since then has had a somewhat complicated history of ownership and brand-name rights. According to the Dunlop website, the brand is part of the Goodyear family, which is headquartered in Akron, Ohio. The tires, though, are manufactured all over the world. The Dunlop name is synonymous with racing and motorsports, but it offers some of the best tires for everyday driving. Sometimes you'll see the name spelled Dunlop Tyres; in the U.S., it is spelled Dunlop Tires. Dunlop has an excellent reputation thanks to more than a century of presence in racing, motorsports and passenger vehicles.
Dunlop Tire Categories
Dunlop offers tires in these categories: all season, touring all season, on/off-road, performance all season, and performance summer. The company has infused its more-than-a-century of racing and motorsports experience into engineering very good products for passenger vehicles.
As you view the comparison of average treadwear of Dunlop tires against industry average across all brands, keep in mind that treadwear is only one way of assessing a tire’s quality. You should also look at the warranty and user reviews. The US DOT asks manufacturers to test and rate their own tires, assigning a number between 100 and 1,000 for expected treadwear. This doesn’t tell you how long tires will last, however. That’s because tread life depends on the vehicle, your driving style, road conditions, and other factors. Use treadwear numbers to evaluate how well a brand stacks up against competition. For example, an average treadwear of 489 for Dunlop all season is really not much different from 504 across all brands in that category.
Known For
- Excellent entry-level performance tire
- Recommended for low- to mid-tier car owners
- Very good warranty
- Many options
- Noise Shield ™ technology to reduce road sounds
Not Known For
- Some reviews mention lack of high-tension grip
- Ride comfort might be sacrificed for braking performance on some models
TREADWEAR
Tread Type | Dunlop Average Treadwear | Category Average Treadwear |
All Season | 489 | 504 |
Touring All Season | 507 | 546 |
On/Off Road | 500 | 474 |
Performance All Season | 389 | 429 |
Performance Summer | 266 | 323 |
*Not all tires are UTQG rated.
Dunlop Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Dunlop tires any good?
Dunlop has more than a century of experience with engineering quality tires at a middle of the range price. To evaluate the quality of any tire, select the tire and look at user reviews, as well as things like expected treadwear and warranties. Dunlop tires have a trademarked technology called Noise Shield, which helps reduce road noise, and they do have some of the best warranties in the business.
Where are Dunlop tires made?
Dunlop tires are made all over the world, in manufacturing plants located in France, Germany, India, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Zimbabwe, and Luxembourg. Dunlop tires might also be manufactured by Goodyear and Sumitomo, as they companies have had joint operating agreements for the Dunlop brand name.
Who sells Dunlop tires?
Buy Dunlop tires online, or anywhere tires are sold. Tire Agent is an online retailer that offers Dunlop auto tires, and they typically ship from the warehouses to you within 2 to 3 business days. You’re just a click away from shopping for Dunlop tires online. Browse by vehicle make, year, model and trim level and Tire Agent will recommend a variety of tires for your car, truck or passenger vehicle. Or, you can browse the Dunlop tire models linked here on this page, to see if they make tires for your vehicles.
Does the price for Dunlop tires on Tire Agent include installation?
The price listed on all Tire Agent product pages is for the tires only. We do not charge for shipping, and because we are an online tire retailer, we don’t install tires — so, we don’t charge installation. We can ship tires almost anywhere in the United States for free, and you can install your own tires or have them professionally installed. Keep in mind that some warranties require installation by a professional tire installer.
How does the Dunlop warranty work?
Dunlop’s warranties vary by model and tread type, which is standard throughout the industry. To view the Dunlop tire warranty, visit the Goodyear tire warranty website. For more question and information about tire warranties, read how tire warranties work.
Known For
- Excellent entry-level performance tire
- Recommended for low- to mid-tier car owners
- Very good warranty
- Many options
- Noise Shield ™ technology to reduce road sounds
Not Known For
- Some reviews mention lack of high-tension grip
- Ride comfort might be sacrificed for braking performance on some models
Dunlop Tires: Frequently Asked Questions
Are Dunlop tires any good?
Dunlop has more than a century of experience with engineering quality tires at a middle of the range price. To evaluate the quality of any tire, select the tire and look at user reviews, as well as things like expected treadwear and warranties. Dunlop tires have a trademarked technology called Noise Shield, which helps reduce road noise, and they do have some of the best warranties in the business.
Where are Dunlop tires made?
Dunlop tires are made all over the world, in manufacturing plants located in France, Germany, India, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Zimbabwe, and Luxembourg. Dunlop tires might also be manufactured by Goodyear and Sumitomo, as they companies have had joint operating agreements for the Dunlop brand name.
Who sells Dunlop tires?
Buy Dunlop tires online, or anywhere tires are sold. Tire Agent is an online retailer that offers Dunlop auto tires, and they typically ship from the warehouses to you within 2 to 3 business days. You’re just a click away from shopping for Dunlop tires online. Browse by vehicle make, year, model and trim level and Tire Agent will recommend a variety of tires for your car, truck or passenger vehicle. Or, you can browse the Dunlop tire models linked here on this page, to see if they make tires for your vehicles.
Does the price for Dunlop tires on Tire Agent include installation?
The price listed on all Tire Agent product pages is for the tires only. We do not charge for shipping, and because we are an online tire retailer, we don’t install tires — so, we don’t charge installation. We can ship tires almost anywhere in the United States for free, and you can install your own tires or have them professionally installed. Keep in mind that some warranties require installation by a professional tire installer.
How does the Dunlop warranty work?
Dunlop’s warranties vary by model and tread type, which is standard throughout the industry. To view the Dunlop tire warranty, visit the Goodyear tire warranty website. For more question and information about tire warranties, read how tire warranties work.
