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Reviews for Dunlop D404

Avg. Customer Review (3.2 Stars)

Number of Reviews: 52
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OOPS, THERE GOES ANOTHER RUBBER TREE

- Rayman Floyd from North Port, Florida
I ride a 2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom and the original set tires were Dunlap D404s. I got 7,748 miles out of my rear tire (I checked my repair invoice) before it was replaced with another D404. My bike now has just over 13,500 miles and it's time for me to replace my back tire for the second time. I have to say that the ride is very smooth and the tires handled well, but the ware & tare value on the D404 tires leave something to be desired.

I got approx. 10,000 miles on the front tire (can't find that repair invoice) before I had to have it replaced. Unknown to me the local dealer decided to replace the Dunlap D404 with a Michelin "Commander". I've been riding on it for 3,500+/- miles and I can hardly see any tread loss. I'm thinking about putting a Michelin tire on the back to see how many miles I get out of it.

I failed to mention the majority of my riding is on the highway, and I always check the tire pressure before each ride.

- Feb 17, 2009

Yes - 8
No - 4

Pretty Good Tire

- BTwice from Panama City, Florida
I have a Yamaha V Star 650 Classic. I have over 14,000 miles on my original set of D404s. I have maintained proper air pressure and am very pleased with the mileage. It is time to replace the rear tire. Yet, there is still some tread left, (not much, though). There has been some noise developing as the miles progress, but only in the turns. The front tire still has some tread left and it's not time to change yet. There is some shimmy when changing lanes that makes one take notice. My Brother has the same bike and has Bridgestones. He has gotten the same mileage out of his tires but has no shimmy. Overall, I am pleased with the Dunlops, but I am going to try another brand, for possible improvements(??). Wet Traction has been average. I'm 48 and a conservative rider.
- Dec 06, 2008

Yes - 13
No - 0

Dunlop 404 rear not as good mileage as Bridgestone

- Fred Lehmann from Central Oklahoma.
Running a 140/90 15 on a S50 Suzuki. Mileage out of the Dunpop 404 was 7,000. The Bridgestone it replaced got 10,500 miles. I am retired 65+ years and don't hot rod.
- Nov 01, 2008

Yes - 15
No - 0

Poor tire for a 05 yamaha 1100 v star silverado

- Stephan Herrick from fontana ,ca. ,USA
Poor tire for a 05 yamaha 1100 v star silverado, rear tire got 10000 on stock tire put one on rear lasted 6000 mile wore to core belts first thing when first put on handle got worst line on freeway make bike shake. Tire pressure was good, will not buy dunlop again. I just put front and rear Meteret at 17,889 miles handle great now will see how fast they wear.
- Oct 18, 2008

Yes - 5
No - 0

Excellent wear but a little sloppy on turns

- Mitchell from Fort Worth, TX
My Suzuki C50 came with the 404s and I got about 15000 miles out of the rear. The front tires gave me about 19000 miles. Can't complain about that. Rode them to Sturgis from Texas and then out to Wyoming and Montana, down through Jackson Hole, WY and then across the Rockies, across the corner of New Mexico and back to Texas. In the twistys of the mountains, the front tire made me a little nervous. Wanted to slide a bit, but I already had 15000 miles on them at the time. Course I was leaning real hard on them. Never went down though. Overall I'd give them a passing grade.
- Oct 14, 2008

Yes - 11
No - 1

I have no complaints about the D404's

- Mike from Fuquay-Varina, NC
I have D404's on my 2005 Road King Classic, and I've gone through 2 rear tires in the past 14,500 miles. I only got about 7,000 miles out of the original (mea culpa, I had not properly inflated it), then about 10,000 out of the replacement. I ride in both rural and urban settings almost daily, and in cold, hot, and rainy weather too. The front tire has not yet needed to be replaced, and I still have a lot of tread on it. I think it will probably go another 5 or 6 thousand miles. In all conditions, I haven't noticed any traction problems, nor have I heard excessive noise - but then again, I have slightly louder pipes, so there you go. The only drawback is price. I paid $190 (Sept. 2008) at a dealership in semi-rural NC. Overall, I have found nothing to complain about with the D404's in terms of quality, longevity, handling, look or noise.
- Sep 27, 2008

Yes - 17
No - 0

Dunlop D404

- Johnny from New York
03 Suzuki VL800. I found the Dunlop D404 to be noisy and handle terrible. They hunt in the cracks of the road causing the bike to sway when changing lanes. Only got 6500 miles out of them. Would never buy another set. Replace them with Metzler 880 and bike handles 100% better. Have 4500 miles on Metzler's and they are about 30% worn.
- Sep 17, 2008

Yes - 11
No - 0

Dunlop 150/80-16 front and 150/90-15 rear: 06 Yamaha Venture

- Mark Qualkenbush from Orangeville, Indiana USA
I purchased a new Yamaha Venture July 2006, it came with the Dunlop D404 Tire. I have always maintained the proper tire inflation pressures and check them regularly. I pull a trailer on trips and often cruise 70-75 on the Interstates. I have rode in the rain, dry and snow and extreme cold with these tires. Functionally, I have not had one minutes trouble from these tires. I notice other reviewers have had complaints along these lines - but, not I. I currently have about 13K on these tires and they will need replacing in the next 1,000 miles or so.

Tire wear is about eve between front and rear tires. The only complaint I have is - at about 8,000 miles I began to notice tire noise when going through turns at highway speeds. Going straight ahead I heard no tire noise. However, as the tires wore the noise began to be noticeable going straight down the highway. Some pavement made the tires more noisey i.e., concrete vs asphalt, and other types of pavement. I like the mileage and durability but hate the tire noise. I'm currently researching other brands of tire to see if I want to change or not.
- Jul 31, 2008

Yes - 20
No - 1

Dunlop 404's Above Average Performer

- Doug from South Jersey
I have been riding my VTX1300R for 9,000 miles (one year) with the original 404's. They now need to be replaced. My riding style is fairly agressive, often speeds of at least 80-100 and once a week, at 120-125. Based upon my riding style I think these tires have held up fairly well!
- Jul 14, 2008

Yes - 13
No - 1

Dunlop 404's

- Tom Reese from Wichita falls, Texas
I seem to be seeing a lot of bad reviews on these.
I'm on my second set. I had just over 12,000 miles on the first set, with roughly 5% tread left. The front tire had more like 15% left, but I always change both tires at the same time. I run 32 psi in the front, and 36 psi in the rear consistently, with the pressure being checked daily. My riding style is aggressive, and with the heat here in Texas, I'm not easy on tires. I'd recommend D404's to anyone.
- Jun 07, 2008

Yes - 18
No - 8

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