The summer passenger tire Dunlop SP Touring T1 is one of the latest developments of the British manufacturer, which is distinguished by an extremely attractive price-quality ratio. As the target audience for this tire, the manufacturer considers owners of passenger cars of small and medium class, seeking an optimal balance between sporty handling and a high level of driving comfort. It is these features, as well as a very long service life, that favorably distinguish the SP Touring T1 from most other tires of the same class.
Features of the tread pattern
Unlike other representatives of the Sport Performance line, this model was developed with a focus on driving comfort. This feature is hinted at unequivocally by the S-shaped symmetrical tread pattern chosen by the British tire makers. Among the undeniable advantages of this scheme for arranging tread elements, one should note the large size of the contact patch, as well as a very low level of resonant noise and vibration.
Refined handling
Despite the very "civilian" design of the tread pattern, the Dunlop SP Touring T1 tire demonstrates very fast and precise reactions to steering wheel movement. This is largely due to the central longitudinal rib, or rather its very high resistance to dynamic deformation. Due to this, not only refined handling is provided, but also excellent directional stability throughout the speed range.
Excellent traction properties on dry asphalt
In the development of this model, much attention was paid to ensuring maximum grip on a dry road. That's why all five tread ribs have massive sizes, which made it possible to make the contact patch very large. Additional increase in its size was achieved due to the flat profile.
In addition, it is impossible not to note the optimal radius of the profile of the shoulder zones. When passing turns, this design feature makes it possible to provide additional traction with the road, which significantly simplifies the management process when performing sharp maneuvers.
Long service life
The word Touring is not accidentally present in the name of this model. It unequivocally hints at the excellent suitability of the Dunlop SP Touring T1 tire for long runs, and therefore at a very long service life. This is indeed the case, since the British tire makers paid enough attention to this component.
In particular, special polymers of the new generation were added to the composition of the rubber mixture. Thanks to them, the tread became much better at resisting abrasive wear, as well as any other mechanical impact. In addition, the S-shaped scheme for arranging tread elements contributes to the optimal distribution of external pressure over the contact patch, which has a practically rectangular shape. As a result, it was possible to minimize the likelihood of uneven wear development, which seriously reduces the service life of the tire.
Another factor that ensured the tire's long life was the design of the shoulder zones. They are characterized by increased rigidity, which also had a beneficial effect on the distribution of external load over the contact patch.
High resistance to aquaplaning
Among the many advantages of this model, it is impossible not to mention such an important one as excellent resistance to aquaplaning. For this, one should thank the perfectly thought-out drainage system, the main elements of which are four longitudinal grooves. Large sizes allow them to be used as a kind of accumulator, which is emptied as needed by draining excess water through many transverse channels.
At the same time, the transverse channels have a curved shape. Such a configuration almost completely eliminates the likelihood of the formation of water vortices, and therefore water will leave the contact patch much faster. This, in turn, significantly increases the performance of the entire drainage system as a whole.
Main features of Dunlop SP Touring T1
- ideal balance between refined handling and high level of driving comfort;
- long service life, thanks to excellent resistance to abrasive wear, optimized carcass, as well as optimal weight distribution over the entire contact patch area;
- excellent traction properties on wet asphalt due to special components of the rubber mixture and a very efficient drainage system;
- a rigid central rib with high deformation resistance provides fast and precise reactions to steering wheel turns, as well as stable and reliable behavior at any speed due to excellent directional stability;
- excellent traction on dry roads is ensured by the large size of the contact patch, as well as its practically rectangular shape, which does not change even during sharp maneuvering.
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