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Dunlop Racing Tyreds
- To see the important specifications of these tyres click Dunlop Racing Tyre Dimensions.
- Dunlop offer an extensive range of period Classic and Vintage Crossply racing tyres.
- Vintage 5-Stud, R1 and R5 Dunlop racing tyres were roughly as tall as they are wide.
- The R5 Dunlop Racing tyres for 16” wheels; 5-Stud and R1 for 18” and 19” wheels are road legal.
- L section Dunlop Racing tyres are wider than they are tall with a wider tread.
- Dunlop Racing M section tyres are wider again enabling them to be fitted to wider wheel rims.
- Dunlops 5-Stud racing tyres; developed in 1934 to improve on the earlier 3-Stud which is only really suited to loose surfaces.
- The R5 was developed in 1958 and considerably reduced the weight of the racing tyre.
- Later the R6 which was also called the CR48.
- In the 1965 Dunlop developed the R7 also called the CR65.
- Dunlop Racing tyres are the MSA control tyre for historic racing.
- Dunlop’s historic Racing tyres use their 204 compound, which has been developed to give progressive handling and longevity.
Dunlop Racing Tyres Explained
Racing Tyres
10" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500L10 CR65 Dunlop Racing Dry (204) | 498 | 165 | 120 | 3.5-5.5 | TT |
| 500L10 CR65 Dunlop Racing Wet (484) | 498 | 165 | 120 | 3.5 - 5.5 | TT |
| 500L10 CR70 Dunlop Racing Dry | 498 | 165 | 120 | 3.5 - 5.5 | TT |
12" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450L12 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 540 | 175 | 118 | 4 - 7 | TT |
13" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450M13 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 552 | 172 | 124 | 4 - 7.5 | TL |
| 450L13 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 560 | 167 | 115 | 3.5 - 7 | TT |
| 525M13 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 590 | 210 | 148 | 5 - 8 | TL |
| 550M13 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 602 | 251 | 175 | 6 - 9 | TL |
| 550L13 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 608 | 199 | 128 | 4 - 7 | TT |
14" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550L14 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 631 | 198 | 128 | 4 - 6.5 | TT |
| 550M14 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 635 | 228 | 150 | 5.5 - 8 | TL |
15" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) |
Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450x15 R5 Dunlop Racing | 610 | 142 | 90 | 3 - 4.5 | TT |
| 450L15 CR48 (R6) Dunlop Racing | 609 | 156 | 102 | 3.5 - 6 | TT |
| 500x15 R5 Dunlop Racing | 630 | 173 | 96 | 3 - 5 | TT |
| 500L15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 631 | 187 | 120 | 4 - 7 | TT |
| 500M15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 648 | 221 | 152 | 5.5 - 8 | TL |
| 550x15 R5 Dunlop Racing | 655 | 180 | 107 | 3.5 - 5.5 | TT |
| 550L15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 659 | 204 | 128 | 4 - 7 | TT |
| 550M15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 660 | 241 | 165 | 6 - 8.5 | TL |
| 600x15 R5 Dunlop Racing | 676 | 197 | 116 | 4 - 6 | TT |
| 600L15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 684 | 224 | 135 | 5 - 7.5 | TT |
| 600M15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 686 | 271 | 178 | 7 - 9 | TL |
| 650x15 R5 Dunlop Racing | 696 | 214 | 124 | 4.5 - 6.5 | TT |
| 650L15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 706 | 239 | 142 | 5.5 - 8 | TT |
| 650M15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 711 | 295 | 203 | 7.5 - 10 | TL |
| 700L15 CR65 Dunlop Racing | 706 | 259 | 162 | 6.0 - 9 | TT |
16" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550x16 R5 Dunlop Racing | 688 | 178 | 106 | 4.5 - 6 | TT |
| 600x16 R5 Dunlop Racing | 708 | 198 | 121 | 4.5 - 6 | TT |
| 600L16 CR48 (R6) Dunlop Racing | 708 | 201 | 122 | 5 - 7 | TT |
| 650L16 CR48 (R6) Dunlop Racing | 729 | 227 | 130 | 5.5 - 7.5 | TT |
| 650x16 R5 Dunlop Racing | 735 | 201 | 122 | 4.5 - 6.5 | TT |
17" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700x17 R5 Dunlop Racing | 767 | 210 | 114 | 5 - 7 | TT |
18" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550/600x18 R1 Dunlop Racing | 765 | 175 | 109 | 4 - 6.5 | TT |
| 700x18 R1 Dunlop Racing | 815 | 224 | 137 | 5 - 7 | TT |
19" Rim Size
| Click to View Tread | Diameter (mm) |
Section Width (mm) | Tread Width (mm) |
Rim Width (") |
TT/TL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450x19 3-Stud Ensign Racing | 717 | 141 | 2.75-4.0 | TT | |
| 500x19 5-Stud Dunlop Racing | 753 | 157 | 93 | 3.5 - 5.5 | TT |
| 600x19 5-Stud Dunlop Racing | 787 | 175 | 109 | 4 - 6 | TT |
| 700x19 R1 Dunlop Racing | 837 | 224 | 130 | 4.5 - 6.5 | TT |