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DEVELOPING A NEW GENERATION OF DUNLOP TIRES
In addition to the ongoing development process in AMA Pro racing, the MX33 was developed concurrently at the Dunlop Proving Grounds in Huntsville, Alabama. To reach the performance goals of the MX33, the testing phase included:
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Clark Stiles: SR Test Engineer
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“Proper grip characteristics are key: too much bite doesn’t allow you to slide or brake slide as needed; too little traction doesn’t return enough control when you want the bike to slide in a predictable manner. The goal was to create a well-adjusted amount of traction, absorbability, handling and slide control without compromising on durability. We were able to do that with the MX33.”
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