Dunlop D404 Front Motorcycle Tire - 130/90-16 67H TL (MPN: 45605964)

Get the authentic, smooth-rolling cruising performance your metric machine demands with the Dunlop D404 Front Motorcycle Tire [MPN: 45605964]. Engineered specifically for classic cruisers, custom V-twins, and vintage touring bikes, this premium street tire features an advanced, computer-optimized tread profile modeled after Dunlop's legendary original equipment tire lines. By striking an absolute balance between high mileage, balanced wet-weather tracking, and consistent steering response, it ensures exceptional front-end stability and long, even wear characteristics throughout the entire lifespan of the casing.

Why Riders Shop Mad Lads Moto

• Orders placed today ship same-day or next-day across the lower 48 states!
• We recommend pairing this premium front tire with a matching Dunlop D404 Rear Tire to establish an absolute, factory-spec handling profile and uniform wet-weather tracking performance.
• Features an expanded center groove compound design that aggressively resists straight-line hunting and highway rain groove tracking for a confident, stable ride.
• Engineered with an advanced bias-ply construction core that maximizes carcass rigidity, reducing heavy chassis wiggle and front-end handlebar wallow.
• Provides excellent cornering stability and neutral steering characteristics for negotiating scenic backroads under full luggage weight.

Confirmed Size & Universal Fitment

Part number 45605964 is manufactured using a specialized high-performance metric cruiser bias configuration. Meticulously cross-referenced against factory assembly specifications, this 130/90-16 front tire is a verified direct fit for the following cruiser applications running a 16-inch front rim layout:

• Harley-Davidson Fat Boy / Softail Heritage Custom Models: 1986 – Present (Front 16-inch wheel rim configuration requirements).
• Harley-Davidson Touring Frameworks (Electra Glide / Road King / Street Glide / Road Glide): 1984 – 2008 (Legacy full-size touring front rim tracking profiles).
• Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic / Vulcan 900 Classic / Vulcan 1500 Classic: 1996 – Present (Front wheel position standard original fitment).
• Suzuki Boulevard C50 / Volusia 800 (VL800): 2001 – Present (Front wheel position standard original fitment).
• Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic / V-Star 1100 Classic / Royal Star: 1998 – Present (Front wheel position standard original fitment).
• Honda Shadow 1100 Aero (VT1100C3): 1998 – 2002 (Front wheel position standard original fitment).

CRITICAL TUBE TYPE RE-INTEGRATION, COMPOSITE LIMITS, AND BREAK-IN WARNINGS:
**Tubeless vs Tube Type Rim Logic:** This tire features a standard Tubeless (TL) bead design construction. **It can be safely run completely tubeless on modern factory mag/alloy wheels**. However, if your metric cruiser utilizes traditional chrome spoke or laced wire wheels, **you must install a heavy-duty motorcycle inner tube and fresh rim strip during mounting**. Running a tubeless tire on a spoked wheel without an inner tube will cause immediate, dangerous pressure failure.
**Bias-Ply Construction Frame Warning:** The D404 is a **Bias-Ply** construction tire. It should **never** be mixed on a motorcycle with a rear radial tire, and it cannot be used on heavy touring platforms that were factory-engineered strictly for advanced radial tire tracking geometry. Mixing tire constructions can cause severe chassis instability.
**Load and Speed Rating Compliance:** This casing carries a heavy-duty 67H metric index rating, meaning it is safety-certified to support a maximum static load capacity of 677 lbs at a peak continuous speed of 130 MPH. Do not exceed these structural parameters under full multi-day luggage and passenger weights.
**Critical 100-Mile Tire Break-In Protocol:** Brand new motorcycle tires feature a slick mold-release sheen on the outer tread surface straight from the manufacturing assembly plant. **Riders must exercise extreme caution during the first 100 miles of operation**. Avoid sudden heavy acceleration, hard braking, or aggressive lean angles until the tread compound has been scuffed cleanly against raw pavement to establish full friction traits.

Technical Specifications