Goodyear Launches New Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D

The SP WinterSport will be available in 22 sizes for the 2006-2007 winter season, Goodyear officials said.

The new tire features what the tiremaker calls “3D sipes,” designed to “enhance grip for performance and ultra-performance sports cars,” the company said.

The directional SP WinterSport 3D features three types of sipes – called the “Active Traction Sipe System” – with each designed for changing weather conditions. At lower speeds, the shoulder sipes open to provide more biting edges. At higher speeds or under higher loads, the sipes lock together and close up for shoulder rigidity to aid handling on dry roads.

In the center block, sipes help traction and braking on ice and snow, and in the intermediate blocks, high-amplitude sipes assist lateral stability and control in wet and slushy conditions.

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”