Dunlop Trailmax Raid vs Trailmax Mission - An Honest Review
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Paul466
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I think they used softer compound on front one, both wore pretty even
Tenforeplay
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gapmtn1
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I usually run something close to a 50/50 tire. I don't *seek* mud, but it's around here in the East. I've done 5K trips where somewhere along the trip I was glad to have the tire's ability but it would be toast for the last leg home. I might try a TMM if I get to go out west and assume mud won't be a big deal.
Little Joe
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TMM durometer F 67, R 81
TMR durometer F 68 , R 64
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TMR durometer F 68 , R 64
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Cycledude
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What air pressure have you been using ?
I believe Yamaha recommends 33 front and 36 rear, I try to stay pretty close to that
I believe Yamaha recommends 33 front and 36 rear, I try to stay pretty close to that
Paul466
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30/38
Paul466
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I might consider 32/40 after thanksgivingY'all lightweights might get to use 36psi for the rear. Us grownups have to use 42psi.Don't forget that 198lb load includes rider weight.
Cycledude
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Well I never heard of a durometer for motorcycle tires before, interesting idea and thanks to Little Joe for posting the results. The difference between the two brands of tires really doesn’t seem very big.
Silver Badger
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After reading up on the Missions, I've come to the conclusion these tires are Terminator Units. Tire Irons/Spoons are not an option unless you're also a Terminator Unit. I have a No-Mar tire changer but it doesn't work with duel sport rims. Those Locking Blocks are an extra $120.00. You can't make this stuff up.
My original front Battle Wing has 20,000 miles. Still looks pretty good. I can probably get another 5000-8000 out of it. I average 12,000 out of rear tires. Not too shabby for a $150.00-$180.00 tire you can spoon yourself. I can only speculate how many miles I could get out of a set of Missions. A set online will cost $465.00. Shops in my neck of the woods charge @$60.00-$80.00 just to mount and balance a tire, that doesn't include taking it off and putting it back on the bike! I like knowing I can swap out a tire in my garage in a couple hours. The Missions are awesome tires but they're just not in my wheelhouse right now.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it........for now.
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My original front Battle Wing has 20,000 miles. Still looks pretty good. I can probably get another 5000-8000 out of it. I average 12,000 out of rear tires. Not too shabby for a $150.00-$180.00 tire you can spoon yourself. I can only speculate how many miles I could get out of a set of Missions. A set online will cost $465.00. Shops in my neck of the woods charge @$60.00-$80.00 just to mount and balance a tire, that doesn't include taking it off and putting it back on the bike! I like knowing I can swap out a tire in my garage in a couple hours. The Missions are awesome tires but they're just not in my wheelhouse right now.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it........for now.
i
Yes. Very stiff tire. Worst tire to mount that I have done. Difficult to keep it dropped down on the center. Part of my problem was it was cool and I really could not get it heated up very well. I had to go buy some bead buddies and use some clamps. It's still on, but coming off soon. At 13,250mi it still has some tread, but not going to get me through the season in AZ. Going back to E07+. Half the mileage, but better traction IMHO.
gv550
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I'm in Florida riding Red, but Old yellow is parked in Canada with 66,000 kms on the rear TMM. Looking like 70k before the wear bars.
Silver Badger
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Bead Buddies and clamps. In cool weather. You are a Terminator Unit!
Godspeed getting that sucker off. Let me know how it goes.
Godspeed getting that sucker off. Let me know how it goes.
Cycledude
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Take my Tenere wheels off and to dealer for tire mounting, balancing and new valve stems a little over $30 per wheel which ain’t cheap but I’m willing to pay it, they used to do it for $20 per wheel.
Goldwing tires I mount myself on homemade tire changer, I worry about possibly damaging spokes otherwise Im sure I could also do the Tenere tires.
On a sunny day if you lay the tire on something black they heat up pretty quick and become much more flexible and easier to mount.
Goldwing tires I mount myself on homemade tire changer, I worry about possibly damaging spokes otherwise Im sure I could also do the Tenere tires.
On a sunny day if you lay the tire on something black they heat up pretty quick and become much more flexible and easier to mount.
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cyclemike4
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I have a set of the trail max missions. I will agree they are the hardest tire to spoon on the rim I have ever done. I usually just kneel on the tire to squeeze it down into the center of the rim. I didn't have enough hiney to do that with these tires. I had to use a set of C clamps to hold them down to spoon them on. After that it was tire change as usual. Not sure how many miles I have on them but I can definitely tell they are hard. It was 19 degrees here this morning and they felt even harder than usual. No trouble getting grip in those conditions but I am also not pushing any kind of limit with it that cold.