Dunlop Winter Maxx 2 (WM02) Studless Winter Tire

The Dunlop Winter Maxx 2 (WM02) is a second-generation studless winter tire engineered to deliver confident cold-weather traction for drivers of passenger cars, coupes, minivans, and crossover vehicles. Building on the foundation of the original Winter Maxx, the WM02 advances ice, snow, and wet-road performance through a combination of proprietary compound technology and an evolved tread architecture — making it a proven choice for demanding winter conditions.

At the core of the Winter Maxx 2 is Dunlop's 4D-Nano-Design compound technology, which integrates a bio-based liquid farnesene rubber (LFR) with silica to keep the tread compound pliable and grippy at freezing temperatures. Unlike conventional winter rubber that stiffens with age and cold exposure, this advanced polymer formulation resists hardening over time — delivering consistent ice and snow traction from the first season through the full service life of the tire. Compared to its predecessor, the Winter Maxx WM01, the WM02 delivers 20% better ice traction and reduces ice braking distances by 12%.

Key Technologies:

• Asymmetric MAXX Grip Tread Pattern — Numerous edges and crossing points grip snow tightly for enhanced acceleration traction and cornering confidence in wintry conditions.
• 3D Interlocking Sipes — Create sharp biting edges for grip on icy surfaces while interlocking to increase tread-block rigidity for improved dry-road handling and stability.
• Advanced Contact Pressure Distribution — A broad contact patch distributes load more evenly across the footprint, supporting consistent handling response and even tread wear.
• Large Main Grooves — Wide circumferential grooves and lateral notches rapidly evacuate water and slush from the contact patch for strong wet-road and slush-handling stability.
• Variable Array Tread Pattern — Works in concert with a round-profile design to reduce road noise for a quieter, more comfortable winter ride.
• Snow Platform Indicators — Molded into the tread grooves to signal when remaining tread depth has reached the threshold where deep-snow and slush performance will begin to decline.
• Reinforced Polymer Internal Structure — Resists deformation under load for long-term structural durability and consistent performance across the life of the tire.
• Polyester Casing — Maintains ideal tire shape and close road contact while absorbing road vibration to enhance ride comfort throughout the tire's service life.

Performance Highlights:

• Superior ice and snow traction with meaningfully shorter braking distances on frozen surfaces versus the WM01
• Strong wet-road and slush-handling stability throughout the entire winter season
• Long-lasting grip performance sustained across the full service life of the tire
• Confident steering response and cornering stability in cold-weather conditions
• Quieter, more comfortable ride compared to traditional winter tire designs

Every Winter Maxx 2 WM02 is backed by Dunlop's industry-leading seven-year warranty for added peace of mind and long-term value. Available across a wide range of sizes to suit a variety of passenger cars and crossovers, the Winter Maxx 2 is a dependable studless winter tire for drivers who require reliable cold-weather performance season after season.