The Red Bull Driftbrothers have chosen Westlake Sport RS tires from ZC Rubber for their two 1,000hp BMW M4 drift cars.
The collaboration was officially celebrated at this year’s ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring, where the Red Bull Driftbrothers performed a show drift. The high track temperatures put the Westlake Sport RS tires to the test, highlighting their performance under extreme conditions.
The partnership
ZC Rubber and the Red Bull Driftbrothers have established a long-term partnership aimed at mutual development. As part of the collaboration, ZC Rubber will supply Westlake tires to the team, using performance feedback from driver Elias Hountondji to support product development. The partnership also serves to increase brand visibility for Westlake in the European market. Demonstrating tire performance under demanding conditions provides insight for both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the replacement market.
Henry Shen, deputy general manager of ZC Rubber, said, “We’re proud to be the tire partner of Red Bull Driftbrothers. Their trust in Westlake, especially the performance of our Sport RS on the demanding drift circuit, is a powerful endorsement. This partnership is built on a shared drive to push boundaries, and we’re excited to support their passion with our technology on the global stage.”
Hountondji, driver and engineer of Red Bull Driftbrothers, added, “We are very excited about the partnership with Westlake Performance Tyres and ZC Rubber. Tires are crucial for our sport. They have to withstand extreme abuse while providing a consistently high level of grip right to the end. The Westlake Sport RS is the perfect choice for this. It is extremely stable across the entire temperature range and the entire tread depth. Even with a very low tread pattern, you still have complete confidence as a driver.”
