Conquer relentless highway miles and navigate rugged backcountry singletrack with the high-density performance of the Dunlop Trailmax Mission Rear Motorcycle Tire [MPN: 45235337]. Engineered as the benchmark 50/50 dual-sport adventure tire, the Mission is built to deliver premium off-road traction without sacrificing the street manners, cornering stability, and massive tread longevity that heavy overland touring bikes demand. Featuring an aggressive tread pattern wrapped around deep-groove tread blocks, it provides unyielding drive in deep mud, gravel, and loose shale while maintaining a quiet, smooth footprint on the open pavement.
Why Riders Shop Mad Lads Moto
- Orders placed today ship same-day or next-day across the lower 48 states!
- We recommend combining this premium rear tire with a matching Dunlop Trailmax Mission Front Tire to establish an absolute, factory-spec geometric handling profile and uniform tracking performance.
- Features Dunlop's advanced Staggered Step tread block technology that increases carcass edge-biting traction while stabilizing the blocks to reduce uneven heel-and-toe wear.
- Engineered with wrap-around side lugs that protect the tire carcass from sharp rock punctures on technical trails while providing extra bite when running low air pressures.
- Utilizes a highly rugged, bias-belted construction frame designed to handle heavy multi-day luggage payloads and severe off-road impacts without deforming.
Confirmed Size & Universal Fitment
Part number 45235337 is manufactured in the industry-standard heavyweight adventure rear configuration. Meticulously cross-referenced against factory assembly logs, this 170/60B17 rear tire is a verified direct replacement fit for a wide variety of adventure touring platforms, including:
- BMW Motorrad (R1200GS / R1200GS Adventure / R1250GS / R1250GS Adventure / R1300GS): 2013 – Present (Liquid-Cooled models running 17" rear rims).
- KTM Adventure Series (1190 Adventure / 1290 Super Adventure R / S): 2013 – Present (Rear wheel position standard specification).
- Ducati Multistrada Platforms (1200 Enduro / 1260 Enduro / V4 / V4 Rally): 2016 – Present (Rear wheel position standard specification).
- Triumph Tiger Line (Tiger 1200 GT / Pro / Explorer / Rally Explorer): 2012 – Present (Rear wheel position standard specification).
- Suzuki V-Strom Series (V-Strom 1050 / 1050DE): 2020 – Present (Rear wheel position standard specification).
CRITICAL BIAS-BELTED DESIGN, TUBELESS LOGIC, AND ROAD BREAK-IN WARNINGS:
**Bias-Belted Carcass Setup Logic:** The Trailmax Mission features a specialized **Bias-Belted (B)** construction frame specifically engineered for high structural load capacities and extreme impact resistance. Always check your front tire configuration prior to installation; it is safe and normal to run this bias-belted rear tire alongside its matching Trailmax Mission radial front tire, as this specific staggered setup was explicitly engineered and safety-certified by Dunlop for heavy adventure handling loops.
**Tubeless vs Tube-Type Spoke Assembly:** This casing features a standard Tubeless (TL) bead design construction. **It can be safely run completely tubeless on modern factory adventure wheels featuring tubeless rim technology** (such as BMW or KTM cross-spoke wheels). However, if your adventure machine runs traditional middle-laced wire spoked wheels that require a rim tape seal, **you must install a heavy-duty motorcycle inner tube during workshop mounting**.
**Critical 100-Mile Tire Break-In Protocol:** Brand new adventure 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
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Tire Size Metric Designation |
170/60B17 (Width: 170mm / Aspect Ratio: 60% / Bias-Belted) |
| Wheel Rim Diameter Suitability |
17 Inch Rear Rim Fitting |
| Load Index Rating |
72 Index (Supports up to 783 lbs / 355 kg Maximum Weight) |
| Speed Symbol Rating |
T Rating (Safety-Certified for speeds up to 118 MPH / 190 km/h) |
| Tire Performance Category |
50% On-Road / 50% Off-Road Dual-Sport Adventure Matrix |
| Tire Application Class |
Tubeless (TL) - Requires inner tube only if mounted to standard non-sealed spoked rims |
| Sidewall Styling Configuration |
Blackwall (BW) with Deep Wrap-Around Tread Lugs |
| Primary Application Position |
Rear Wheel Only |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
45235337 |
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