Dunlop Elite 4 Tires

Dunlop Elite 4: The Milestone in High-Mileage V-Twin Touring

When it comes to heavyweight touring, the Dunlop Elite 4 is engineered to outperform. Built for riders who measure their trips in thousands of miles rather than hundreds, the Elite 4 replaces the legendary Elite 3 with significant upgrades in both durability and wet-road performance. Whether you are piloting a Harley-Davidson Road Glide, Ultra Limited, or a custom Softail, this tire is designed to handle the massive torque and heavy payloads of modern V-Twin touring without the “squaring off” common in standard tires.

MT Multi-Tread Technology: Two Compounds, One Tire

The standout feature of the Dunlop Elite 4 is the Multi-Tread (MT) technology in the rear tires. By utilizing a long-wearing, cool-running compound in the center of the tread and a lateral-grip compound on each shoulder, Dunlop has created a tire that stays round longer while still offering “sticky” performance in the corners. This prevents the dreaded “flat spot” that occurs during long interstate stretches, ensuring your bike maintains its nimble handling characteristics for the entire life of the tire. The result is a tire that can often reach double the mileage of a standard single-compound cruiser tire.

Expert Technical Advice: Radial vs. Bias

The Elite 4 is unique because it is offered in a massive range of sizes covering both Radial and Bias-ply constructions. Pro Tip: Never mix a radial tire with a bias-ply tire on the same motorcycle unless specifically stated by the manufacturer. Doing so can cause severe handling instability at highway speeds. Pressure Management: Because the Elite 4 is a high-mileage tire, it is very sensitive to heat. To achieve the 15,000+ mile mark, you must be diligent with PSI. We recommend running these at the higher end of the pressure scale (typically 40-42 PSI for rears on heavy Baggers) to minimize rolling resistance and heat buildup, which are the primary causes of premature wear.

Why Professional Tourers Choose the Elite 4

The Elite 4 isn’t just about saving money on tire changes; it’s about the quality of the ride. The innovative tread pattern is designed to be significantly quieter than the older D407/408 series, reducing the “hum” often felt through the floorboards on concrete highways. It provides a “planted” feel that inspires confidence when crossing wind-swept plains or navigating tight mountain switchbacks. For the serious Harley enthusiast, the Dunlop Elite 4 is the ultimate “fit and forget” performance upgrade.

Before purchasing, verify if your specific Harley model requires the “Bias” or “Radial” version of the Elite 4. For most post-2009 Touring models, the radial rear provides the best stability under load.

Dunlop Elite 4 Tires

Keep riding for miles and miles on the Dunlop Elite 4. It’ll make your cruising or touring motorcycle grip the road in wet or dry conditions. Even better, the special compounds and tread pattern provide increased mileage without sacrificing handling.

Features

• Dunlop improves the promise of its Elite series with the high-mileage Elite 4 motorcycle tire
• All Elite 4 rear tires utilize Dunlop’s MT Multi-Tread technology with a long-wearing compound in the center and a lateral-grip compound on each shoulder for great mileage and handling
• New tread pattern promotes incredible wet-pavement grip, even lifetime wear, and less road noise
• Available in radial and bias-ply construction, this Dunlop tire fits hundreds of touring, cruiser and standard bikes, including modern and classic machines.