Home > Info Center > Tire Tips About Dunlop FAQ News/Articles Tire Tips Tire Charts Off-Road Facts Warranty Info Register Tires Glossary 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. 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    Run-in Period Replacements for worn, differently patterned or constructed tires will not react the same. When new tires are fitted, they should not be subjected to maximum power, abrupt lean-over or hard cornering until a reasonable run-in distance of approximately 100 miles has been covered. This will permit the rider to become accustomed to the feel of the new tires or tire combination, find the edge, and achieve optimum road grip for a range of speeds, acceleration and handling use. Check and adjust inflation pressure to recommended levels after tire cools for at least three (3) hours following run-in. Remember, new tires will have a very different contact patch and lean-over edge. New tires, mixing a new tire with a worn older tire, and mixing different pattern combinations require careful ride evaluation. Top of Page Back to Information Center