Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. announced that its Dunlop Grandtrek PT20 high-performance tires in the sizes 225/60 R18 100H and 225/65 R17 102H were approved by Toyota Motor Corporation as original equipment for the new Toyota RAV4, which was designed for the North American market.

In order to help the new RAV4 fulfill its core concept of being a Robust Accurate Vehicle with 4 Wheel Drive, Dunlop Grandtrek PT20 tires utilize a proprietary tread compound. This compound not only provides outstanding steering stability and wet grip performance, but also excels in terms of fuel efficiency and wear resistance for balanced, all-around high performance both on/off-road and for the environment.