Not sure if this is old news or not, but.....

Dunlop Tires introduces new ultra high performance tire

Toronto, Ontario – Dunlop Tires has added a new member to its Dunlop SP SPORT high performance line of tires called the SP Sport FM901. "The SP SPORT FM901 offers a hot, radical look that is sure to attract the fast growing sport compact owner market segment," said Sam Fry, Product Manager (Consumer Tires), Dunlop Tires Canada. "But the benefits of this tire go far beyond just looks, thanks to a wide tread profile that provides exceptional handling, impressive grip and even wear."

Some of the tire's additional features include:
- High performance silica blend tread compound derived from Dunlop's International Motor sports program.
- Two circumferential centre grooves and full depth lateral grooves supply enhanced water dispersion for hydroplaning resistance and excellent wet traction performance.
- Large, rigid shoulder tread blocks insure precise predictable cornering control.
- Full width high-density steel belts combined with JLB (Jointless Nylon Band) technology for stable handling, smooth ride uniformity and even tread wear.
- Chaos tread-pitch sequencing to minimize noise for a very quiet ride.
- A hard rubber bead apex, high ply turn-up and steel sidewall stabilizer for quick steering response.
- Max Flange Shield (MFS) increases protection of wheels against curb damage while improving the appearance of tire and wheel package.
The Dunlop SP Sport FM901 VR & ZR rated high performance sport radial is available in 24 of the most popular sport compact tuner sizes and carries a 200 AA UTQG rating.

 

FM901 aka Formula 901; at least Dunlop is offering a REAL performance tire - unlike Yokohama with their JDM minivan tire (aka Parada)



FYI - Dunlop has a really wild looking ultrahigh performance tire out in Japan; I'll see if I can post a pic later tonite.


[Modified by kengs, 11:10 PM 5/28/2002]

 

those are very good tyres!...better than azenis IMO!

 

Already got em baby! Seem to be pretty good. I'll have to see how they are at the drags and the road course.....

 

Price looks right on the FM901s

Here is the NEW Dunlop tire (SS-001):

 

Hmmm, looks like Falken might have some competition... hehehe

 

anybody know how good the tires are in the wet?
i'm using kumho712 now, very good in the wet
n toyo t1+ b4, also good in wet!

 

hrm, do it get the dunlops now or wait for the Kumho MX

yshi - who clix on the orange link in his sig again

 

yeah i saw those tyres at my local tyre mart!...they look gorgegous!...hmmm...next time round i might buy them and see how they go!

 

It's kind of difficult for us in the states to compare since they don't have the same size tires for either 15 or 16 inch wheels.

CB

 

very nice, but I'll always be a big fan of A032's

 

Has anybody set a price for these tires. Are they avalib?

I know AJ pwr post up a thread about this.

If I can not get'em here(Houston) then when I go back to Vanc. I'll probably stop buy A&J to obtain a set.

 

prices?

 

I've got them. Great tires! I was able to pull a 2.21 60ft time with them so far. i got them from http://www.talontire.com

 

I think they are listed on Tire Rack's website now.

 

your orange link doesn't work ...also doesn't the Fm901 only come in 195/50/15
while the stock tires are 195/55/15..so according to http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html your speedo will be 3.3% too fast or reading 60 when it is actually 58..

 

That's a good thing for some of us

 

just checked the new sports compact and at discount tire they have them in 195/55/15 so to me..too bad they dont make 205/50-15
yoshi you link works now


[Modified by Peter K, 10:51 AM 5/29/2002]

 

Some ball park pricing in Canadian Dollars:

195/55-15 = $122.00ea
205/45-16 = $152.00ea
205/40-17 = $172.00ea
215/40-17 = $180.00ea

Dunlop should have them in stock too.....

 

does anyone know their treadwear rating??

 

200 treadwear.

They can't compare with Falken. Sidewall is not as stiff and they won't perform as good at the track or autoX. I know because I have it on my RSX.

 

so ur trying to say go for the azenis then???

 

it works

the tyres are available now from <u>America's Tire Co</u>