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    Spokes Replace immediately any broken spokes and tighten any loose ones. Broken spokes transfer additional tension to adjoining spokes, creating the potential for further spoke failures. After tightening or replacing spokes, be sure that the wheel rims run true. Inspect the rim, rim band and tube, and replace any of these components if they are damaged before refitting the tire. Both broken and loose spokes may cause wheel wobble, thus accelerating tire wear, and could cause instability. Top of Page Back to Information Center