
Dunlop Returns to Goodwood Revival
June 2026 Dunlop has become the presenting partner of the Goodwood Revival, the world’s greatest historic motorsport event is about to receive an exciting new lease of life. Goodwood’s connection…
DUNLOP Motorsport produces the current range of race tyres in several compounds, ensuring the best performance for each application. Following is an explanation of each compound and its application, for each category of tyre:
SLICK TYRES
HARDNESS | COMPOUND | APPLICATION |
SOFT | - | - |
^ | W02 | Hillclimb and wet use for light cars |
| | W08 | Hillclimb and wet use for heavier cars |
| | SS12/D12 | Slick compound for lighter cars |
| | D31 | Soft sllick compound |
v | D11/D21 | Harder slick compound |
HARD | - | - |
TARMAC RALLY CARS
HARDNESS | COMPOUND | CIRCUIT APPLICATION | TARMAC RALLY APPLICATION |
SOFT | - | - | - |
^ | S | Wet use and very light cars | Very light cars |
| | M | Wet use and light cars | Most cars for sprint rally |
| | R | Light cars/sprint | Most cars |
v | H | General purpose | Heavy cars and endurance rally |
HARD | - | - | - |
For all technical information re applications and compounds please contact us.








