Description
A smooth, ribbed low-pressure desert tyre in 8.20-15, designed by Dunlop for minimum surface contact pressure in sandy deserts and offered for export Land-Rovers only, on 15in wheels.
Requires 15in wheels; export markets.
Rarity. Export-only desert option in Dunlop's 1960 leaflet, needing 15in wheels; fitted to oil-company and Middle East Land Rovers in small numbers. Production span not established.
Record: 1 source; designation recorded; no price recorded.
Specification
MAKERDunlop Rubber Company Ltd, United Kingdom
DESIGNATION / PART8.20-15 Sand Tyre
MADE1960–now
RARITYRare — Export-only desert option in Dunlop's 1960 leaflet, needing 15in wheels; fitted to oil-company and Middle East Land Rovers in small numbers. Production span not established.
SIZE8.20-15
USEsandy deserts, export only
WHEEL15in
Fitment
Requires 15in wheels; export markets.
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Sources
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