Westlake Sport DS1

The Sport DS1 is a new entry into the sports tire segment from Westlake. This semi-slick tire was created for drift enthusiasts, drawing on experience from motorsport competitions. It combines unique design and advanced technologies that guarantee excellent dry performance and reliability during extreme driving.

Key Features:

- Directional tread pattern provides precise handling and exceptional grip even in the most demanding conditions

- A continuous center rib generates maximum dry grip and improves stability and control at high speeds

- Large outer tread blocks ensure constant contact with the road, resulting in impressive performance during sporty driving

- A specially developed rubber compound and reinforced inner structure are designed to emphasize dry responsiveness, grip, handling, and high-speed capabilities

- A wide contact patch optimizes load capacity, braking, and stability, which are key in drifting.

Why the Westlake Sport DS1?

This is the perfect tire for both professionals and those just starting out in motorsport. With its affordable price and high quality, the Westlake Sport DS1 is an excellent choice for anyone seeking reliability, performance, and grip on the track.

Note:

Westlake Sport RS sports tires should not be used or stored at temperatures below 10°C (50°F) – this can lead to permanent damage to the rubber compound. RacingTires is not liable for damage resulting from failure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

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Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd. (ZC Rubber) ranks among the top ten tire manufacturers in the world. The company operates four subsidiaries: ZC Europe, ZC America, ZC Brazil, and ZC Thailand, enabling it to expand its influence in the global market steadily.

Quality and safety are the priorities on which ZC Rubber focuses its efforts to meet customer expectations across various markets. The company produces tires for trucks, passenger cars, industrial vehicles, off-road vehicles, agricultural vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and ATVs. In 2018, the production capacity reached 19.01 million radial tires for trucks and buses, 36.57 million passenger car tires, 3.33 million truck tires, and 84.51 million bicycle and motorcycle tires.

ZC Rubber invests millions of dollars annually in creating state-of-the-art production and testing facilities in the USA, Germany, and Japan. Examples include China's first noise-testing laboratory, the MTS Flat-Trac III CT tire testing system, X-ray inspection, balancing systems, and uniformity control. Additionally, the company focuses on improving tread design, formulas, and tire performance based on advanced technology and an international R&D team that includes Japanese and Korean experts. ZC Rubber plans to produce an increasing number of premium products.

The ZC Rubber plants operate with an Intelligent Production System, helping the company reduce costs, labor, and energy consumption while boosting production efficiency. The company is also highly committed to environmental responsibility, investing millions in eco-friendly manufacturing solutions to protect workers' health and offer more environmentally friendly products.

Nine factories in China and Thailand produce tires sold in over 120 countries worldwide. As part of its market expansion, ZC Rubber develops its distribution channels not only for retailers and wholesalers but also for replacement and OEM markets. Key customers include Schmitz-Cargobull, DSV, Volvo, and TIP Trailer in Europe, Vanguard in the USA, and SAIC, SINO Truck, Geely, and Changan Automobile in China.