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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
 

 Rim Size

Consult the Dunlop Technical Data Chart or Dunlop to ensure that the tires you select are correct for the rims.

Correct rim width may be crucial to handling and stability. A tire that is installed on a rim wider than recommended will have a flattened profile, and a rider may easily reach the edge of the tread during cornering. A narrow rim will alter the tire profile, concentrating tire wear in a very small area during cornering, with a smaller contact patch during braking. Remember: Tire clearances are important.

Fitment to Harley-Davidson 18-inch and 19-inch CM contour rims may result in slippage or air loss. Harley-Davidson 18-inch and 19-inch CM contour rims are not compatible with Dunlop tires. Consult Dunlop if in doubt and before fitting tires to pre-1980 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.





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