Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-05-2010, 07:51 AM

I found a local guy within a couple of miles from me and he does tire changes at his shop at his house. I talked to him yesterday and found out he also carries Metzler and Dunlop tires. I need a rear tire and you can purchase the Metzler or Dunlop 404 for $150 or the Dunlop Elite 3 for $170. The installation is $40.

Now the question is, how does the Dunlop 404 stack up against the Elite 3? I am leaning toward the Elite 3. Would like your thoughts on both tires and also the prices he quoted me. I will check back tonight after I get in from work. Thanks.

trosco · 06-05-2010, 08:24 AM

See your other post for mor details. i like the E# in the Bias size 160/80/16 and shop the net. You should be able to find for around $130

zoom45 · 06-05-2010, 08:28 AM

You can get Dunlops at Dennis Kirk less than $100.

cactusjack · 06-05-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoom45

You can get Dunlops at Dennis Kirk less than $100.

A Dunlop Elite 3 180/70/16 is $180 from Dennis Kirk.

macmac · 06-05-2010, 10:10 AM

Swing arm time...

**ringadingh** · 06-05-2010, 10:32 AM

Ive never run an Elite 3 but the D404 seems to do a good job for the price. My rear tire is a Dunlop Cruisemax which looks almost the same as a D404.

Dave · 06-05-2010, 10:34 AM

Don't forget to check the date of the tire you by. One bad thing you can not do when buying on-line.

chainsaw · 06-05-2010, 10:51 AM

Time to go with a C/T Gene. Why not join the Darkside. You'll be glad you did. IMO.

**ringadingh** · 06-05-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by "CHAINSAW"

Time to go with a C/T Gene. Why not join the Darkside. You'll be glad you did. IMO.

Thats probably the best idea for a rear tire.

zoom45 · 06-05-2010, 01:36 PM

Dunlop D404 150/80-16 at Dennis Kirk is $81.99 rear and $91.99 front right now. $5 per tire fee plus free shipping.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cm...dId=218&page=6

Zoom45

**ringadingh** · 06-05-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoom45

Dunlop D404 150/80-16 at Dennis Kirk is $81.99 rear and $91.99 front right now. $5 per tire fee plus free shipping.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cm...dId=218&page=6
Zoom45

Thats cheaper for the pair than I can buy one here in Canada.

trosco · 06-05-2010, 02:59 PM

Bama; you asked for opinions!

Let me preface my iopionion with: I had no problems with the OEM stone on my 07. Got 12,000 on the first rear and 15,000 out of the 2nd rear. At 12,000 1st one wasn't to wear bars but was leaving on 5,000 mile trip and didn't want to do change on road. Got 22,000 out of first front and have 11,000 on 2nd front and about 1/2 worn. So I must not be hard on tires even though I am a big guy and ride quickly. I am a heavy user of the front brake, maybe that helps my rear tires?

After two rear stones I switched the rear to a Dunlop E3 160/80/16 because: And here is where the opinions start: I wanted to go to a slightly larger circumference tire. But I wanted to stay with Bias front and rear and with the width of our rear wheel I did not want a wider tire. I have about 7,000 on the E3. Seems like it will go 15-20,000 for me. Handles decent and is quiet. And I like the extra clearance it gives plus it fixed about 1/2 my speedo error.

You should be able to get this tire for abotu $130 but if he will change the rear on the bike for $40 that is a bargain.

landman · 06-05-2010, 04:22 PM

i prefer the dunlop E-3 bias 160/80-16.they wear great and even
though they are bias ply, they are made with a radial tire profile
so i find the handling to be much improved over the stosk stones.

**MAS Tequila** · 06-05-2010, 04:30 PM

The 'Darkside' is calling you. It's power is strong. And we have cookies.

Seriously though; I ran several D404's and never got more than 8500 milea out of one.

Try the CT you WILL NOT regret it.

MT

dougster · 06-05-2010, 05:45 PM

Gene, I probably would have looked a little more closely at the E3, except I needed to watch the wallet. So, I got the D404, which is also a well-rated tire. Next rear tire change, I am looking seriously at a CT.

06-05-2010, 07:51 AM	#1
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire I found a local guy within a couple of miles from me and he does tire changes at his shop at his house. I talked to him yesterday and found out he also carries Metzler and Dunlop tires. I need a rear tire and you can purchase the Metzler or Dunlop 404 for $150 or the Dunlop Elite 3 for $170. The installation is $40. Now the question is, how does the Dunlop 404 stack up against the Elite 3? I am leaning toward the Elite 3. Would like your thoughts on both tires and also the prices he quoted me. I will check back tonight after I get in from work. Thanks. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-05-2010, 08:24 AM	#2
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire See your other post for mor details. i like the E# in the Bias size 160/80/16 and shop the net. You should be able to find for around $130 __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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06-05-2010, 08:28 AM	#3
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire You can get Dunlops at Dennis Kirk less than $100. __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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06-05-2010, 10:10 AM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Swing arm time... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-05-2010, 10:32 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Ive never run an Elite 3 but the D404 seems to do a good job for the price. My rear tire is a Dunlop Cruisemax which looks almost the same as a D404. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-05-2010, 10:34 AM	#7
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Don't forget to check the date of the tire you by. One bad thing you can not do when buying on-line.
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06-05-2010, 10:51 AM	#8
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Time to go with a C/T Gene. Why not join the Darkside. You'll be glad you did. IMO.
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06-05-2010, 01:36 PM	#10
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Dunlop D404 150/80-16 at Dennis Kirk is $81.99 rear and $91.99 front right now. $5 per tire fee plus free shipping. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cm...dId=218&page=6 Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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06-05-2010, 02:59 PM	#12
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Bama; you asked for opinions! Let me preface my iopionion with: I had no problems with the OEM stone on my 07. Got 12,000 on the first rear and 15,000 out of the 2nd rear. At 12,000 1st one wasn't to wear bars but was leaving on 5,000 mile trip and didn't want to do change on road. Got 22,000 out of first front and have 11,000 on 2nd front and about 1/2 worn. So I must not be hard on tires even though I am a big guy and ride quickly. I am a heavy user of the front brake, maybe that helps my rear tires? After two rear stones I switched the rear to a Dunlop E3 160/80/16 because: And here is where the opinions start: I wanted to go to a slightly larger circumference tire. But I wanted to stay with Bias front and rear and with the width of our rear wheel I did not want a wider tire. I have about 7,000 on the E3. Seems like it will go 15-20,000 for me. Handles decent and is quiet. And I like the extra clearance it gives plus it fixed about 1/2 my speedo error. You should be able to get this tire for abotu $130 but if he will change the rear on the bike for $40 that is a bargain. __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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06-05-2010, 04:22 PM	#13
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire i prefer the dunlop E-3 bias 160/80-16.they wear great and even though they are bias ply, they are made with a radial tire profile so i find the handling to be much improved over the stosk stones. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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06-05-2010, 04:30 PM	#14
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire The 'Darkside' is calling you. It's power is strong. And we have cookies. Seriously though; I ran several D404's and never got more than 8500 milea out of one. Try the CT you WILL NOT regret it. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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06-05-2010, 05:45 PM	#15
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Thoughts on Dunlop Rear Tire Gene, I probably would have looked a little more closely at the E3, except I needed to watch the wallet. So, I got the D404, which is also a well-rated tire. Next rear tire change, I am looking seriously at a CT. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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