Dunlop Trailmax Raid First Look [Dirt-Oriented ADV Tire]

The brand new Dunlop Trailmax Raid journey tire has a 60/40 filth/pavement bias, in keeping with the producer. The most recent mannequin within the Trailmax line, Dunlop says the Raid will work on bikes starting from the most important ADV fashions to mid-size dual-sport bikes. The brand new Raid slots between the road-focused Trailmax Mission and the dirt-ready Rally Raid D908RR.

The tread sample is designed with bigger gaps between the knobs within the heart to permit for superior traction within the filth, whereas the shoulder knobs are nearer collectively to enhance edge grip on the pavement. Followers of the Rally Raid will acknowledge the chevron-style knobs within the heart of the Raid.

The rubber compound for the Dunlop Trailmax Raid is sourced from the favored Mutant and Sportmax Roadsmart IV tires, that are closely street-biased. A excessive silica content material is dispersed by the rubber to enhance grip in moist circumstances.

The Sportmax line donated the Jointless Belt design, which Dunlop claims “gives higher compliance, experience high quality, consolation, and rider really feel.”

Tapping into off-road expertise, the flex traits utilized in Geomax filth tires are used for improved affect safety.

To boost the efficiency of the entrance and rear tires, Dunlop used the Mutant’s Dynamic Entrance Method. This matches the casing of each tires for balanced efficiency and a extra predictable response.

The entrance Raid tire is accessible in three sizes—two radial and one bias ply. Within the rear, there are six sizes, divided equally between radial and bias ply. For the entrance, there’s one 21-inch tire and two 19-inch sizes. To be used on many dual-sport bikes and essentially the most dirt-oriented journey bikes, there are two 18-inch rear tires, with 4 17-inch rear tires geared toward pure ADV bikes.

Dunlop Trailmax Raid Sizes and Costs

Entrance

• 90/90 x 21 (bias ply; $185 MSRP)
• 110/80 x 19 (radial; $241)
• 120/70 x 19 (radial; $256)

Rear

• 140/80 x 18 (bias ply $247)
• 150/70 x 18 (radial; $305)
• 130/80 x 17 (bias ply; $241)
• 140/80 x 17 (bias ply; $279)
• 150/70 x 17 (radial; $303)
• 170/60 x 17 (radial; $333)

Dunlop Trailmax Raid Photograph Gallery