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Dunlop Safety Advisory

Failure to heed may result in accident and injury. The following guidelines are offered both to assist you in choosing the Dunlop tires that will most closely match your motorcycling needs, and to provide the service and maintenance advice necessary for your safety and satisfaction. Dunlop recommends this important safety and service information to its customers.

Tire Tips
There are many things to consider when purchasing new tires and after you have purchased a set already. Our tire tips give you insight into items to consider when making your decision.

Front and Rear Tire Matching Load-Carrying Capabilities
Maintaining Clearance Rim Size
Tubes Tire Installation (see also Tire Mounting)
Tire Pressures (see also Tire Mounting) Minimum Tread Depth
Speed Ratings Dynamometer Testing
Run-in Period Tire Repair
Tire Modifications Motorcycle Maintenance
Wheel Balance Wheel Alignment
Spokes Wheel Inspection
Tube-Type Rims Sidewall Treatment
Tire Storage Precautions Temperature
Sunlight Ozone
Oil and Gasoline Tire Mounting
Dual-Sport On-/Off-Road Tires Safety Tips for the Off-Road Motorcyclist
Motorcycle Tubeless Tire Repair Information Importance of Motorcycle Tire Inflation Maintenance & Load Restrictions
 

 

When selecting new Dunlop motorcycle tires, be sure they meet the requirements of your motorcycle and its expected usage.

For the makes and models not covered by the Dunlop Motorcycle Tire Application Guide, contact Dunlop before tires are fitted.

Fitment of radial tires to the wrong vehicle can cause instability and accident.

Some motorcycles may only be fitted with radials. Consult motorcycle manufacturer before fitting radial replacements to ensure you are applying the correct specification and combination for your motorcycle.

Some motorcycles may only be fitted with radials that match original equipment. Comply with the motorcycle owner's manual recommendations and the following instructions:

Mount Dunlop 120/70VR17 K455F only on 1987-1988 Yamaha model FZR1000, and Kawasaki 1988-1989 model ZX1000 with 160/60VR18 K455 rear fitment.

Mount Dunlop 110/80VR18 K105F only on Kawasaki model ZG1000A with 150/80VR16 K700 G rear, and BMW models K100RT and K100RS with 140/80VR17 K700 rear.

Mount Dunlop D202 sport radials only in pairs to replace matching original equipment tires on 1990-1991 Suzuki models GSX-R1100 and GSX-R750.

Mount Dunlop 110/80VR18 K701 F or FR only on 1986-1987 Suzuki models GSX-R1100 and GSX-R750 respectively with 150/70VR18 and 140/70VR18 K700 rear sport radials.





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