Dunlop is one of the most storied names in tires—born from innovation and still trusted by drivers who value feedback, grip, and road feel. If you’ve seen conflicting information online about who owns Dunlop or where Dunlop tires are made, here’s the current, simplified answer—and how to shop the right Dunlop tires for your vehicle.
As of 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) owns the Dunlop brand rights for consumer, commercial, and most specialty tire categories across North America, Europe, and Oceania. This unifies Dunlop under SRI globally. In Europe, there’s a short-term transition in which certain Dunlop products may continue to be manufactured for SRI by Goodyear via an offtake agreement. Motorcycle brand arrangements vary by region.
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Dunlop tires are produced within SRI’s international manufacturing network. Locations vary by pattern and load range, and the same pattern can be sourced from multiple facilities to meet global demand. For European replacement products, certain sizes may be produced under a temporary supply agreement as SRI completes the brand transition. If you need a specific country of origin for concours or fleet compliance, our team can check current inventory before you order.
Dunlop’s motorsport and vintage legacy runs deep. While long-time UK production at Birmingham ended years ago, specialty and heritage-look fitments continue through SRI and select manufacturing partners. For period-correct sizing, whitewalls, or vintage tread styles, start here:
| Year | What changed | What it means to you |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Goodyear & Sumitomo entered a global alliance with regional JVs. | Shared manufacturing/branding in certain markets. |
| 2015 | Alliance dissolved; each company regained/retained specific regional brand rights. | Distribution/branding varied by region post-dissolution. |
| 2025 | Goodyear sold Dunlop brand rights for NA, Europe, and Oceania to SRI; limited transition offtake in Europe. | Today: Dunlop is unified under SRI for consumer and most specialty segments. |
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No. While the companies previously operated joint ventures in some regions (1999–2015), Dunlop brand rights in North America, Europe, and Oceania are now owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries.
No passenger or motorsport tires are manufactured at the historic Birmingham (Fort Dunlop) site anymore; that production ended years ago. Dunlop tires today are produced across SRI’s global network.
Yes. Start with our Dunlop Classic Tires and reach out for sizing confirmation—we’ll match OE diameter and load where possible and suggest high-quality alternatives if needed.
