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Dunlop SportMaxx LUX SilentCore-EV | 245/40R20 99W XL (Fresh 2026)

“Sovereign Silence. The 2026 Flagship for the Electric Luxury Era.”

Electric vehicles and flagship luxury sedans face a unique challenge: a complete lack of engine noise to mask coarse road hum, combined with the immense curb weight of large battery systems. The brand-new Dunlop SportMaxx LUX solves both. Launched to replace the highly regarded VEURO VE304, this state-of-the-art Japanese-made tyre is Dunlop’s first high-performance comfort model to carry the official “EV Suitable” badge. By integrating high-volume acoustic foam directly into an Extra Load (XL) reinforced carcass, it transforms your 20-inch wheels into a source of luxuriously smooth, whisper-quiet cruising while actively maximizing your driving range per charge.

Key Technical Features:

• 🧽 SilentCore Technology (Acoustic Sponge): Inside the tyre cavity sits a specialized, high-volume polyurethane foam layer. This sponge actively absorbs “cavity resonance”—the vibration of air inside the tyre—slashing low-frequency cabin road noise by nearly 9dB. This delivers a beautifully serene ride that perfectly complements the hushed powertrain of modern EVs.

• 🌊 Silent Wave Tread Design: A combination of optimized variable-pitch blocks, a “seamless groove” design, and dual slopes interrupts sound waves before they leave the tyre’s contact patch. This intelligent noise reduction technology provides one of the lowest external pass-by noise ratings in its class.

• ⚡ EV-Specific Reinforced Carcass: Built to handle the instantaneous, brutal torque of electric motors. The high-rigidity internal structure easily manages the massive curb weight of modern battery packs without sacrificing steering precision or suffering from premature shoulder wear.

• 🏎️ MAXX Drivability Profile: Features a wider, flatter contact patch than traditional touring tyres. This improves steering stability and allows for smoother, more predictable cornering with smaller steering inputs, effectively counteracting the “heavy” feeling often experienced in large electric or hybrid luxury platforms.

• 🧪 Next-Generation Modified Polymer: The advanced 2026 compound significantly reduces internal heat generation as the tyre rolls. Lower heat translates to ultra-low rolling resistance, which directly maximizes your battery range and improves the vehicle’s total energy efficiency.

Perfect Fitment For:

In Singapore, this highly refined, large-diameter 20-inch configuration is the definitive luxury upgrade for flagship sedans, premium EVs, and large crossovers seeking the absolute quietest ride possible. It is highly recommended for:

• Mercedes-Benz: S-Class (W222 / W223 front-axle 20-inch setups), EQE Sedan

• BMW: 7 Series (G11 / G12 front-axle setups), i4 (Custom / plus-size 20-inch setups)

• BYD: Seal (Performance/AWD 20-inch setups)

• Tesla: Model 3 (Custom/Plus-size 20-inch comfort setups)

• Lexus: LS (Specific 20-inch front-axle trims)

The TyresOnline.sg Advantage:

• Guaranteed Freshness: Manufactured in Japan (JP), this premium batch is confirmed Year 2026 (Y26) production—ensuring the advanced EV touring compound is at peak elasticity to deliver maximum plushness, battery efficiency, and longevity.

• Focused Precision EV Installation: Book your slot seamlessly online and drive away with freshly balanced, precision-fitted tyres. Our workshop focuses purely on technical tyre fitment and balancing. We understand the specific lifting requirements of heavy electric and hybrid vehicles to safely protect under-floor battery packs and delicate air suspension systems, ensuring a fast, specialized service without ever upselling you on additional maintenance parts or services that we do not perform.