Dunlop D404

It was difficult to find two different sized tyres of the same type to fit the rear 15x2.75 rim and the front 18x1.6 rim of my 1996 Yamaha XV250 Virago cruiser motorbike. However, the Dunlop D404, also known as the cruiser tyre, had the two sizes necessary, with a 130/90-15 rear and a 3.00-18 front which matched the original specifications. Priced at $200 for the pair, the tyres have a nice chunky tread and suit the bike. They look as though they would perform well in the wet with staggered longitudinal groves around the tyres and angled cross groves. I have ridden 75km in the dry with them so far and initial impressions are favorable with good handling and a ...