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Reviews for Dunlop GT501

Avg. Customer Review (4.8 Stars)

Number of Reviews: 6
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1983 Yamaha XJ750MK Midnight Maxim

- PC from Cartersville, GA
This is a great tire. Here is a little bit of bio. Since 2004, I commute 110 miles a day, C'ville to Tucker. I have had this motorcycle since 1988. I have been to California to Kansas twice. Then moved to Georgia. Blah, blah, blah.

This tire has been a much better replacement than the Bridgestone Spitfire I have been putting on (as you know, not a big selection out there). It wears much better, more evenly, and I have experienced no cupping like the Spitfire. This is my second one and I am getting ready to order another. Also, at or near the end of the useful tread, it tracks true and gives only the slightest hint of trying to not to follow or track the cracks in the roads. When it rains, it tracks well and I gives positive feedback of traction and telegraphs the limits of traction. It gives me no sense that it wants to hydroplane.

I usually run 80+ kph(wink-wink-knod-knod) and it grips, grips well. Admittedly, this bike is not a torque monster, but the tire performs above expectations. I run 34 psi in the front and 36 in the rear.

It is priced right and is a great value. It maybe a little more than others, but you pay less for any tire changes and balancing, since you don't need to change them is often.

Semper Fi,
- May 13, 2008

Yes - 11
No - 0

XJ650J Maxim

- Andrew from South Cariboo BC, Canada
After being very happy with the lifespan and traction of a lower model Dunlop on my 650 Maxim, I decided to try the GT501.

I prefer to break in new tires one at a time, so I started by replacing the rear tire for the last few weeks of this season. I will do the front tire before riding it next season.

What a big improvement! The bike is quicker to respond when cornering, seeming eager to enter the next set of twisties. The traction is fantastic, hanging on tight to the road even when touching footpegs to asphalt. There is less road noise and a smoother ride as well.

I had a few moments where the older Metzler on the front was having trouble gripping because of sand on the road, but the 501 never lost traction once.

I'm very impressed with this tire and I can't wait for the spring to try the bike with both new tires!
- Sep 24, 2007

Yes - 8
No - 3

Easy Rider

- Bill Dorris from Moses Lake, WA
I bought my Harley Softtail Duce in May 2005. I ride 60 - 70 miles daily to work and back during March through November, weather permitting. The rear K591 had to be replaced at approximately 9K miles when it picked up a large staple. I am ready to replace the rear again and have approximately 12K miles on it. The front K591 was good until 18K miles. The tires maintain good contact with the road and ride smooth. I check the psi occassionaly and put in 2-3 pounds, but no major pressure loss problems. I can't pay HD shop prices for replacements so I shop the net for best price. Don't have much wet riding experience to report on. Overall, seem to be good quality, but am a bit concerned as to why the rear wears quicker. I don't do burn-outs!
- Jul 05, 2007

Yes - 1
No - 3

Great wet and dry grip

- Jeff from Athens, GA
I replaced my Kenda tires with Dunlop GT501 on my Yamaha Maxim 750 and man what a difference. These tires tracked well, rode smooth, had excellent grip in the twisties, even in a torrential downpour they gripped as if the road were dry.

I'd buy these again.
- Oct 13, 2005

Yes - 27
No - 0

Dunlop GT501

- Jack from Austin, TX USA
Stable, predictable traction, good behavior on grooved surfaces, excellent traction for a bias ply tire ('77 XLCR) miles ridden on these tires approx 1,000 excellent choice for older bikes.
- Jul 13, 2005

Yes - 11
No - 1

Dunlop Tires

- Mike from CA
Best tires I ever bought!
- Feb 17, 2005

Yes - 10
No - 13

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