Dunlop Roadsmart 3 Tires

Dunlop Roadsmart 3: Sport-Touring Excellence for the Modern Rider

The Dunlop Roadsmart 3 is designed for the rider who doesn’t want to compromise. While traditional cruiser tires focus almost entirely on straight-line longevity, the Roadsmart 3 brings sportbike-level technology to the sport-touring and heavyweight cruiser markets. It is the ideal tire for Harley-Davidson Pan America owners or those with Dyna and Softail builds who have upgraded their suspension and brakes to chase corners. This tire provides the feedback and lean-angle confidence of a track-day tire while offering the mileage typically reserved for dedicated touring rubber.

Innovative Technology for All-Weather Performance

The hallmark of the Roadsmart 3 is its Interconnecting Groove Tread (iGT) design. This innovative pattern isn’t just for looks; it is engineered to evacuate water more efficiently than standard diagonal grooves, significantly increasing wet-weather traction. This is combined with Dunlop’s MT Multi-Tread technology in the rear, which utilizes a tough, cool-running compound in the center to handle heavy acceleration and high-speed interstate miles, paired with special lateral grip compounds on the shoulders. This ensures that the tire stays “round” longer, preventing the flat-spotting that can ruin a bike’s handling over time.

Expert Setup: Dialing in Performance

If you are switching from a traditional bias-ply cruiser tire to the Roadsmart 3, the first thing you will notice is how much lighter your bike feels. Pro Tip: Because this is a radial tire with a more aggressive profile, it reduces the physical effort required to initiate a turn. Pressure Warning: To get the most out of the Roadsmart 3, you must run precise pressures. While cruisers often run high PSI to prevent cupping, sport-touring radials perform best when they can “flex” slightly to build heat. For most V-Twin applications, we recommend 34-36 PSI front and 38-40 PSI rear. Always check your pressures cold; even a 2 PSI difference can change the “tip-in” feel of the bike when navigating tight mountain switchbacks.

Why It’s the Choice for High-Performance V-Twins

The Roadsmart 3 is more than a tire; it’s a handling upgrade. It absorbs road imperfections better than stiff-walled cruiser tires, providing a more planted feel over mid-corner bumps. For riders who have invested in high-end shocks and fork cartridges, the Roadsmart 3 is the final piece of the puzzle to unlock your bike’s true potential. It offers a level of sophistication and versatility that allows you to ride through a rainstorm with total confidence and then lean it over to the pegs once the sun comes out.

Note: Ensure your rim width is compatible with radial tires. While most modern Harleys can run radials, some older spoked rims are designed specifically for bias-ply dimensions.

Dunlop Roadsmart 3 Tires

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Features

• This Dunlop tire uses new tread rubber compounds containing silica and deeper treads to help deliver impressive performance in wet conditions while extending mileage
• A new cosecant-curve tread pattern helps promote even tire wear and stiffens the pattern for reduced tire squirm and extended longevity
• Rear tires come with Dunlop’s MT Multi-Tread long-wearing compound in the center tread and lateral-grip compound on each shoulder to enhance cornering performance and provide class-leading grip, meaning these tires are great to buy as a set
• Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) allows greater latitude in line choice while cornering, provides remarkably linear steering at various lean angles, and puts down a bigger footprint at extreme lean angles for enhanced grip and handling