| 1886 |
John Boyd Dunlop develops the first air cushioning system in history, laying the foundation for the world’s first practical pneumatic tire. |
| 1886 |
The tire as we know it today is patented by Mr. Dunlop. |
| 1886 |
John Boyd Dunlop develops the first air cushioning system in history, laying the foundation for the world’s first practical pneumatic tire. |
| 1886 |
The tire as we know it today is patented by Mr. Dunlop. |
| 1887 |
Dunlop® is registered as a trademark & Dunlop opens its first tire plant in Dublin, Ireland. |
| 1887 |
Dunlop® is registered as a trademark & Dunlop opens its first tire plant in Dublin, Ireland. |
| 1890 |
Dunlop® is registered as a trademark & Dunlop opens its first tire plant in Dublin, Ireland. |
| 1890 |
Dunlop developed the first automobile tire with a lateral groove pattern on the tread. |
| 1904 |
Dunlop developed the first automobile tire with a lateral groove pattern on the tread. |
| 1904 |
Dunlop developed the first automobile tire with a lateral groove pattern on the tread. |
| 1909 |
Dunlop establishes Japan's first modern rubber factory called “The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East), Ltd.” in Naniwacho, Kobe, initially producing solid rubber tires for rickshaws and bicycles. |
| 1909 |
Dunlop establishes Japan's first modern rubber factory called “The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East), Ltd.” in Naniwacho, Kobe, initially producing solid rubber tires for rickshaws and bicycles. |
| 1913 |
Japan begins producing automobile tires. |
| 1913 |
Japan begins producing automobile tires. |
| 1922 |
Development of the first Dunlop steel bead tire with a woven cord casing trebled tire life. Dunlop introduces wide tires with detachable flange rims at the 1922 Motor Show. |
| 1922 |
Development of the first Dunlop steel bead tire with a woven cord casing trebled tire life. Wide tires with detachable flange rims introduced at the Motor Show. |
| 1926 |
Dunlop wins Le Mans for the first time with the Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Le Mans piloted by André Rossignol and Robert Bloch. |
| 1926 |
Dunlop wins Le Mans for the first time with the Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 Le Mans. |
| 1927 |
Dunlop’s tires break the speed record when Sir Henry Segrave drove the Sunbeam 1000 HP to a world record of 203.79 mph. |
| 1927 |
Dunlop’s tires break the speed record when Sir Henry Segrave drives the Sunbeam 1000 HP to a world record of 203.79 mph. |
| 1930 |
Dunlop wins Le Mans six times with Bentley, Alfa Romeo, Lagonda, Bugatti, and Delahaye. |
| 1930 |
Dunlop wins Le Mans six times with Bentley, Alfa Romeo, Lagonda, Bugatti, and Delahaye. |
| 1934 |
Dunlop experiments with tractor tires, changing the tread pattern from horizontal to vertical grooves to improve tread wear and grip on wet roads. |
| 1934 |
Dunlop experiments with tractor tires, changing the tread pattern to vertical grooves to improve tread wear and grip on wet roads. |
| 1947 |
Dunlop’s tires enable land speed records to be shattered, contributing to a new world record of 393.949 mph. |
| 1947 |
Dunlop’s tires enable land speed records to be shattered, contributing to a new world record of 393.949 mph. |
| 1948 |
Dunlop introduces a tubeless tire with a plastic self-sealing layer on the inner surface casing, preventing loss of air in case of tire damage. |
| 1948 |
Dunlop introduces a tubeless tire with a plastic self-sealing layer on the inner surface casing, preventing air loss in case of tire damage. |
| 1950 |
Dunlop takes six Le Mans wins with a three-peat victory in the Jaguar D-Type. |
| 1950 |
Dunlop takes six Le Mans wins with a three-peat victory in the Jaguar D-Type. |
| 1954 |
Dunlop Japan produces its first tubeless tire. |
| 1954 |
Dunlop Japan produces its first tubeless tire. |
| 1959 |
Dunlop introduces the first tire (RS5) with an intensive knife-cut tread pattern, nylon casing, and safety shoulder. |
| 1959 |
Dunlop introduces the first tire (RS5) with an intensive knife-cut tread pattern, nylon casing, and safety shoulder. |
| 1962 |
Dunlop develops tread pattern technology known as ‘aquajets’ that eject water sideways to minimize hydroplaning. |
| 1962 |
Dunlop develops tread pattern technology known as ‘aquajets’ to eject water sideways and minimize hydroplaning. |
| 1968 |
The Dunlop SP Sports won the gold medal at the Leipzig International Trade Fair. |
| 1968 |
The Dunlop SP Sports win the gold medal at the Leipzig International Trade Fair. |
| 1972 |
Dunlop develops the first 60 series steel belt tire. |
| 1972 |
Dunlop develops the first 60 series steel belt tire. |
| 1973 |
Dunlop launches DENOVO, the predecessor to run-flat tires, as a ‘fail-safe’ wheel/tire system, OE on the Mini 1275GT. |
| 1973 |
Dunlop launches DENOVO, a predecessor to run-flat tires, as a ‘fail-safe’ wheel/tire system, OE on Mini 1275GT. |
| 1979 |
Dunlop produces the first mass-market radial tire for sports engines; Dunlop and Ford win the World Rally Championship. |
| 1979 |
Dunlop produces the first mass-market radial tire for sports engines; wins World Rally Championship with Ford. |
| 1983 |
Dunlop presents the TD/Denloc safety and ’fail-safe’ system. |
| 1983 |
Dunlop presents the TD/Denloc safety and ’fail-safe’ system. |
| 1991 |
The Dunlop-equipped Mazda 787B becomes the only rotary-powered and first Japanese car to win at Le Mans. |
| 1991 |
The Dunlop-equipped Mazda 787B becomes the only rotary-powered and first Japanese car to win at Le Mans. |
| 1994 |
Dunlop presents the first ultralight construction belt tire, reducing vehicle weight by about 12 kg or 26 lbs. |
| 1994 |
Dunlop presents the first ultralight construction belt tire, reducing vehicle weight by about 12 kg. |
| 1997 |
Dunlop introduces the high-performance tire SP Sport 9000 with new profile technology. |
| 1997 |
Dunlop introduces the high-performance tire SP Sport 9000 with new profile technology. |
| 1998 |
Dunlop develops the DSST Run Flat tire, a self-supporting tire, and announces Digital Rolling Simulation (DRS) technology. |
| 1998 |
Dunlop develops the DSST Run Flat, a self-supporting tire, and begins selling the 'Digi-Tyre' using Digital Rolling Simulation technology. |
| 1999 |
Dunlop introduces WARNAIR, a tire monitoring system that detects air pressure loss and alerts the driver. |
| 1999 |
Dunlop introduces WARNAIR, a system that detects air pressure loss and alerts the driver. |
| 2000 |
Dunlop develops the second-generation CTT Run-Flat tire with improved performance and reduced weight. |
| 2000 |
Dunlop develops the second-generation CTT Run-Flat tire with reinforced side layer and improved comfort. |
| 2002 |
Dunlop introduces 3S-technology, an asymmetrical tri-area tread uniting Silent running, Sportiness, and Safety. |
| 2002 |
Dunlop introduces 3S-technology, an asymmetrical tri-area tread uniting Silent running, Sportiness, and Safety. |
| 2006 |
Dunlop develops Silent Core, a sound-absorbing sponge inside the tire to reduce road noise. |
| 2006 |
Dunlop develops Silent Core, a sound-absorbing sponge inside the tire. |
| 2007 |
Dunlop introduces Touch Technology™ to give drivers a better feel for the road. |
| 2007 |
Dunlop introduces Touch Technology™ to give drivers a better feel for the road. |
| 2008 |
Dunlop improves steering response by using Kevlar® pulp inserts in the sidewall. |
| 2008 |
Dunlop improves steering response by using Kevlar® pulp inserts in the sidewall. |
| 2013 |
Dunlop launches the ENASAVE 100, a 100% fossil resource-free tire. |
| 2013 |
Dunlop launches the ENASAVE 100, a 100% fossil resource-free tire. |
| 2014 |
Dunlop launches the SP Sport Maxx 050 NEO, a run-flat tire using high-precision metal core manufacturing system, NEO-T01. |
| 2014 |
Dunlop launches the SP Sport Maxx 050 NEO, a run-flat tire using high-precision metal core manufacturing system, 'NEO-T01.' |
| 2016 |
Marco Sørensen and Nicki Thiim win with Aston Martin on Dunlop tires. |
| 2016 |
Marco Sørensen and Nicki Thiim win with Aston Martin on Dunlop tires. |
| 2017 |
Jonathan Adam, Daniel Serra, and Darren Turner win with Aston Martin on Dunlop tires. |
| 2017 |
Jonathan Adam, Daniel Serra, and Darren Turner win with Aston Martin on Dunlop tires. |
| 2020 |
Cam Waters produces a new Bathurst record lap time of 2.03.559 on the Dunlop control tire. |
| 2020 |
Cam Waters produces a new Bathurst record lap time of 2.03.559 on the Dunlop control tire. |
| 2025 |
Sumitomo Rubber Industries acquired the Dunlop brand, distribution, and trademark rights for North America, Europe, and Oceania, unifying the Dunlop brand as a global entity. |
| 2025 |
Dunlop introduces the Blue Response A/S, its first all-season, premium touring replacement tire. |
| 2025 |
Sumitomo Rubber Industries acquired the Dunlop brand, distribution, and trademark rights for North America, Europe, and Oceania, unifying the Dunlop brand as a global entity. |
| 2025 |
Dunlop introduces the Blue Response A/S, its first all-season, premium touring replacement tire. |
| 2026-01-01 |
Sumitomo Rubber North America officially changes its name to Dunlop Tires North America, Inc. (DTNA). |
| 2026-01-01 |
Sumitomo Rubber North America officially changes its name to Dunlop Tires North America, Inc. (DTNA). |
