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Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
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Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
12.06.2019
Elite 4 Rear Tire
This tire is a smooth running tire that seems to be made for the goldwing. It is long running tire wears evenly. Tire Pressure is the key to having a successful ride with this brand tire. Enjoy your riding on the this tire. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
12.02.2019
Update to previous review
Here's my update. 22K miles later with still another 2/3 k left I suppose., No cupping or excessive wear. Note; I did not use any balance beads or product like that. ( I have used in the past twice, but at the end of the day, never noticed a difference between using/not using) I kept them at 40 psi front and 42 rear. I agree that these tend to chase tar snakes and the like, but that did lesson over time. After all is said and done, I was very happy with these, especially during the 2nd half of life. My experience is most tires lose their good driving characteristics as they get older. These Elite's have actually maintained their driving characteristics throughout their life. Avon's were my previous favorite tire and handle awesome, unfortunately I could never get them past 18k. These Elite's also handle very well, and, are great in bad weather too. If Avon creates a tire that can rival elite 4's longevity, I'll go back.....until then, it's Elite 4 for my next set. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
10.02.2019
Elite 4's on my Wing
I'm fairly new to the Goldwing. In truth, I just recently purchased a used 2005. It was equipped with Dunlop Eite 4 tires. However, I noticed an odd handling quirk, the front tire seemed to take just a moment to take a grip upon entering a corner. I gave the tire a close inspection and noticed it was not a radial. I ordered a radial front from WingStuff, installed it, and it now handles amazingly well. I really like the Elite 4s and will stay with them. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
07.25.2019
22,036 miles on this tire
I think this is my 4th review (update). It is time to change the front tire. As I said in my previous posts, I installed a set of front/rear Dunlop Elite 4's and Centramatic Wheel Balancers at the same time. After 5,000 miles, I caught a bolt on the highway that took out my rear. But! I am at 22,036 miles ridden on the same front tire. While I do believe the Centramatic Wheel Balancers greatly enhanced the tire life, and likely prevented cupping or any other issues that tires tend to have, getting that many miles on a tire on a GL1800 is a good thing. I will be replacing it tomorrow with another Dunlop Elite 4. You can read my other reviews concerning the ride, handling, etc... but I have zero complaints. Oh, and the rear tire now has 7,000 miles on it and still looks pristine. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
06.26.2019
Elite 4 tires
Bought a set of Elite 4 tires front tire has 27,656miles rear tire had19,354 miles on it. Had to replace the rear tire because it cupped severely. New rear tire now has 8,200 miles on it and no cupping ,because I installed centramatic balancers what a difference. Love these tires and centramatics balancers. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
04.15.2019
Great handling, terrible mileage
I have always loved Dunlop tires. I ran Elite 3 tires on my 2003 GL1800 and loved them, got about 13500 on a set. I’m not sure what Dunlop changed but I am extremely disappointed with the Elite 4 set I am currently running. At less than 9000 miles I am going to have to change them. The front tire wore badly, having a well defined ridge around the middle and extreme tread wear on the sides, and is at a point where I don’t trust what little tread is left. The rear could go another 1000 or so, but is getting thin on tread too. I am regular about checking pressure, and I also run the counterbalance beads. I plan to try another brand this time around, and am flat out bummed. By the way, I also run Dunlop American Elites on my Harley and really like that style as well. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
02.18.2019
FINAL REVIEW FOR THIS SET OF TIRES AT END OF SERVICE
FINAL REVIEW FOR THIS SET OF TIRES AT END OF SERVICE Just replaced this set of E-4's. Mileage was 17,424 on the rear and 11,372 on the front. They were balanced with balance beads and the pressures were ran at 42 front and 44 rear. Riding consisted of a mix of mountains. ( I live in Maggie Valley N.C) and highway. Several trips of 2-3k miles each. On these trips I did pull a Bushtech trailer. I replaced this set with a exact replacement inclusive of new valve stems and balance beads. I would recommend them with the understanding that they will get somewhat noisy near the end of service life. The tires I pulled off were still considered safe but were down to the wear bars. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
10.31.2018
Year Later Review
These tires have performed well. The front now has about 12K and the rear has about 9k. I live in Maggie Valley N.C. and expect to change them before spring due to the mountain riding. I do think running the pressures at 46 in the rear and 42 in the front along with the balance beads has helped. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
09.04.2018
I have been impressed (updated)
*** Updated 09-04-2018 *** With 15,000 miles on the tires... This is my second update to an original review I did on these tires. My wife and I road two up and we pulled a motorcycle trailer our last two trips, the last being 6,385 miles. The tires continue to perform without any issues. Handling and comfort, as well as wet weather traction are all great. Unfortunately, on the way home with about 120 miles remaining on our trip, I hit a bolt on the highway and it made a finger sized hole in the rear tire, almost instantly deflating the tire at 80 miles per hour. The bike felt squishy on the rear but I was able to ride about 3/10ths of a mile to a rest area. I put these tires on at 10,800 miles and had the flat at 25,800 miles, exactly 15,000 miles. I am certain I could have ridden another 5,000 miles with the remaining tread on the rear. As for the front, it still looks very good and I will most likely get another 5,000 miles out of it. For those wondering, I carry a spare rear wheel for my Goldwing in the back of the motorcycle trailer, so I was able to change out the tire and get home. I had a new Dunlop Elite 4 installed on the back and I hope to get 20,000 miles or more out of it. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
08.08.2018
Rock Hard
I put my first set of E4's on and have ran E3's before. The E4's have to be the roughest riding tire I have ever had. I run 40 psi front and 42 psi rear and can feel the smallest stone in the road. These must be the hardest rubber compound on the market. I find like a lot of other reviewers, that these tires have prolems with groves in the road and god for bid you drive over a metal grated bridge. I ride two up 99% of the time and the wife does not care for them either. Hope the mileage is good if nothing else. I have not found a tire worth the money we pay for them. I love the Avon Cobras but the front tires become out of round with in 6k to 8k. Had 3 sets of Avon cobras and all the front tire did that. Looks like need to run E3 front and Avon Cobra rear. Who knows i guess if own a bike you just have to be able to throw endless money at it for tires. Must just be the nature of the beast. |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
07.31.2018
My next set will be another set of Elite 4 for my GL1800
I have ridden Dunlop Elite 3 for years... so when the Elite 4 came out I was so excited to try them. I love riding the curves with the Elite 4... 20% faster in the curves- these tires stick! I have others that ride with me on other brand tires and they can't believe the handling I am getting with these tires. I haven't seen any of the problems with the road snakes! I run 41 psi in both front and rear. I am usually one up on the bike with truck, both saddle bags and a bag in the rear seat... My Goldwing is also equipped with the Centramatic Stainless Wheel Balancers, front and rear. These things make a world of difference alone... Long story short- I would highly recommend the Dunlop Elite 4s on any Goldwing. These tires were made for riding. I hope I will get the millage out of them as others are saying. I only have 17K on them now and I truly believe I will get over 20K+! |
Dunlop Elite 4 Tires for GL1800 2001-2018+
ITEM CODE: PG37488
07.29.2018
2k review
So, I've tried them all. I ride an 80 mile round trip commute daily, therefore, that's 15-20k per year. That said; I change tires about once if not twice a year. My last set was Avon. They lasted longer (in miles driven) then Michellan (11k), Elte 3"s (12k) and 3k longer than either of 3 sets of Bridgestones(around 15k each) Point to make about the Avon's, the Avon's were much better handling (that new tire feeling) for much longer BY FAR then any other...PERIOD!!! Moving on; My local Motorcycle guru mechanic dude, that's really good BTW, urged me to try the Elite 4's this time. I thought "what the hell". After 2k, they're pretty cool. Pro: When twisting the bike around turns, they're spectacular. "Maybe even better then the Avon's" (Read my Avon revue). However, those other E 4 revue's that point out that the front tire follows road snakes & grooved roads like a squirrel"..... are very accurate. Whether this turns out to be an acceptable trade off for manufacturer claimed durability, I'll let you know when I get there. Therefore, and, thinking in the "what if", if they end up lasting 20k plus, I'll put them on again. If they end up lasting only as long as previous Avon's..Back to Avon. I'll update at 10k and let you know what's happening then. P.S. Avon's don't wander... |