Dunlop CR65 Tyres
For anyone seeking the true look, feel, and behaviour of a 1960s racing tyre, the Dunlop CR65 stands alone.
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The Dunlop CR65 is one of the most iconic historic racing tyres ever made, a design that defined competition motoring throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. With its unmistakable tread pattern, tall sidewall, and period correct construction, the CR65 remains the tyre of choice for drivers competing in FIA-regulated historic racing, as well as those restoring period competition cars to authentic specification. For anyone seeking the true look, feel, and behaviour of a 1960s racing tyre, the Dunlop CR65 stands alone.
Originally developed for top-level motorsport, the CR65 Dunlop racing tyres became synonymous with the era’s most celebrated racing machinery. It was fitted to everything from lightweight sports racers to powerful GTs and single-seaters, including cars from Lotus, Cooper, Brabham, Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ferrari. Its tall, rounded profile and progressive handling characteristics were engineered for the chassis and suspension designs of the period, making it the natural choice for historic racers who want their cars to behave exactly as they did in period competition.
Dunlop continues to manufacture the CR65 to original specifications, using modern quality control processes while preserving the tyre’s authentic construction and appearance. The distinctive tread pattern, classic sidewall markings, and correct racing profiles make it suitable for FIA Appendix K events and other historic motorsport categories where authenticity is essential.
Available in a wide range of sizes to suit everything from small-capacity sports cars to large-capacity GTs, Dunlop racing tyres provide the correct stance and dynamic behaviour that period chassis were designed around.
At Vintage Tyres, we stock the full range of Dunlop CR65 racing tyres, all supplied fresh and stored correctly to maintain performance. Whether you’re preparing a car for competitive historic racing or completing a faithful restoration of a period racer, the CR65 delivers the authenticity, grip, and character that define true 1960s motorsport.