The interplay of car and tyres -- especially the issue of tire wear -- is a decisive factor in any motor race. The following video shows the exciting world of GT endurance racing, and analyse the technical requirements and share insights in the production of motor sports tires.
The race is the 24 Hours of Dubai where 78 cars battled it our fiercely during 24 hours in the intense heat of Dubai.
The race is 24 hours long -- 24 hours of non-stop stress on men and machines. Regardless of what class the teams start in, everyone raced here on the same spec Dunlop slick tires.
Dunlop brought 6,000 tires for the race. In the desert sun the asphalt heats up to over 50 degrees Celsius. The interplay of car and tires - especially the issue of tire wear - is a decisive factor in the race.
The race is the 24 Hours of Dubai where 78 cars battled it our fiercely during 24 hours in the intense heat of Dubai.
The race is 24 hours long -- 24 hours of non-stop stress on men and machines. Regardless of what class the teams start in, everyone raced here on the same spec Dunlop slick tires.
Dunlop brought 6,000 tires for the race. In the desert sun the asphalt heats up to over 50 degrees Celsius. The interplay of car and tires - especially the issue of tire wear - is a decisive factor in the race.