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Description Dunlop Trailmax D604
Released by one of the most famous tire manufacturers, the Trailmax line has always been considered one of the best universal motorcycle tires in the world. The Dunlop Trailmax D604 tire, designed for full-size enduro category motorcycles such as the BMW R100 GS/R1100 GS, Honda Transalp, and Suzuki DR 650, was no exception.
The tread pattern of this tire features a non-trivial design, which is due to the desire of tire engineers to provide high operational performance on various types of surfaces. In other words, the creators of this tire faced a practically unsolvable problem of ensuring the tire's decent behavior on asphalt in combination with decent off-road performance.
As a result, the tread of both the front and rear tires consists of massive blocks spaced at a significant distance from each other. This solution made it possible to achieve the desired result. The massive blocks provided a larger contact patch area, which improved traction and handling on the highway. And the sharp, curved edges of the blocks work effectively off-road, providing excellent traction on loose soils. Additionally, due to the large distance between the blocks, it was possible to ensure the tire has excellent self-cleaning properties, which further improved its off-road performance. It is also worth noting that on the highway, this works to effectively drain water from the contact patch, which makes the tire demonstrate reliable and safe behavior on a rainy highway.
Another distinctive feature of this tire is the complete identity of the tread patterns of the tires designed for the front and rear wheels of the motorcycle, which is a guarantee of stable and safe movement.
Main features of the Dunlop Trailmax D604 tire
- Phenomenal combination of the highest operational characteristics in the city, on the highway, and off-road;
- Seamless tire carcass for the rear wheel provides a high level of strength and elasticity;
- Several layers of nylon fibers, thanks to which the tire perfectly resists punctures and cuts;
- Effective tread pattern design provides stable behavior up to 210 km/h.