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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
 

 Front and Rear Tire Matching

Remember, correct matching of front and rear tires is important to obtain optimum performance and handling. Follow the Tire Selection guidelines.
  • Mount only tires marked “front wheel” on front positions and only tires marked “rear wheel” on rear positions.
  • A new front tire with a worn rear tire can cause instability.
  • Mixing radials, or mixing radials with bias or belted bias tires may adversely affect handling and stability. Always fit Dunlop Sportmax, Sportmax II D204, Sportmax touring D205 and Dunlop D207 high-performance radials in pairs. It should be noted that many factors other than tire incompatibility can affect the handling of a motorcycle, including the weight and height of the rider, mixing worn with unworn tires, and the fitment of luggage or fairings. Consult the motorcycle manufacturer before making modifications from stock.





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