Dunlop D404 Rear Motorcycle Tire - 170/80-15 77H TL (MPN: 45605418)

Get the authentic, smooth-rolling cruising performance your metric machine demands with the Dunlop D404 Rear Motorcycle Tire [MPN: 45605418]. Engineered specifically for classic cruisers and custom V-twins, 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 water evacuation tracking, and consistent grip, it ensures exceptional tracking 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 rear tire with a matching Dunlop D404 Front Tire to establish an absolute, factory-spec handling profile and uniform wet-weather tracking performance.
• Features a specialized long-wearing bias compound matrix designed to aggressively resist center-tread flattening under heavy cruising loads and passenger setups.
• Engineered with an advanced bias-ply construction core that maximizes carcass rigidity, reducing heavy chassis wiggle and high-speed highway wallow.
• Provides excellent cornering stability and neutral steering characteristics for negotiating scenic backroads under full luggage weight.

Confirmed Size & Universal Fitment

Part number 45605418 is manufactured using a specialized high-performance metric cruiser bias configuration. Meticulously cross-referenced against factory assembly specifications, this 170/80-15 rear tire is a verified direct fit for the following cruiser applications running a 15-inch rear rim layout:

• Honda Shadow 750 Series (ACE / Spirit / Aero / Phantom / VT750): 1998 – Present (Rear wheel position standard original fitment).
• Honda Shadow 1100 Series (Sabre / Spirit / ACE / VT1100): 1985 – 2007 (Rear wheel position standard original fitment).
• Yamaha V-Star 650 (Classic / Custom): 1998 – Present (Rear wheel position standard original fitment).
• Yamaha V-Star 1100 (Classic / Custom): 1999 – 2009 (Rear wheel position standard original fitment).
• Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (Classic / Custom / VN800): 1995 – 2006 (Rear wheel position standard original fitment).
• Suzuki Boulevard C50 / Volusia 800 (VL800): 2001 – Present (Rear 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 front 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 77H metric index rating, meaning it is safety-certified to support a maximum static load capacity of 908 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