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Title: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: Traveler733 on January 18, 2022, 10:12:36 AM
Having a rough time finding a new Dunlop D402, wide white wall front tire. Two online Bike suppliers have had me on email notice when they are available, for 2 months now..  What could be a good replacement for the Dunlop? It's a standard 16 inch wheel on the front of a Bagger.
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: smoserx1 on January 18, 2022, 01:49:39 PM
Metzeler makes one if you have to have the wide  whitewall.

https://www.jpcycles.com/product/35555/metzeler-me888-marathon-ultra-motorcycle-tires?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA-Metzeler-Products&utm_id=google_10875815971_105792241343_457797112512_pla-1318342075604_c__105-474_CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQkACnjgYISDpHpAZeHhlGtDa5NuvtzKA3286t5l4Lvx6kwNgrLq5xBoC-v4QAvD_BwE&utm_term=1318342075604&gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQkACnjgYISDpHpAZeHhlGtDa5NuvtzKA3286t5l4Lvx6kwNgrLq5xBoC-v4QAvD_BwE?redirectedKeyword=105-474
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: JDhog211 on January 18, 2022, 08:06:14 PM
Traveler, do yourself a favor and go with Dunlops American Elite's.
I be got them on front and rear on my 2004 FLHT Elect Bagger.
They are fantastic !
You won't regret it.
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: 92flhtcu on January 19, 2022, 07:03:53 AM
Tucker shows an ETA of 01-20-2022 for the D402WWW, both major suppliers have plenty of American Elite WWW
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: calif phil on January 19, 2022, 07:07:58 AM
Like the others said, American Elite is a great choice. 
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: Traveler733 on January 19, 2022, 07:41:03 AM
Thanks to all that replied! Good information. This may help others too.
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: Hossamania on January 19, 2022, 08:22:39 AM
Quote from: calif phil on January 19, 2022, 07:07:58 AMLike the others said, American Elite is a great choice. 

Been running them for years. Last a little longer than the stock Dunlop's, cheaper to purchase.
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: Jim Bronson on January 19, 2022, 08:40:23 AM
Quote from: Hossamania on January 19, 2022, 08:22:39 AM
Quote from: calif phil on January 19, 2022, 07:07:58 AMLike the others said, American Elite is a great choice. 

Been running them for years. Last a little longer than the stock Dunlop's, cheaper to purchase.
Are these good on Dynas?
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: calif phil on January 19, 2022, 10:44:13 AM
YES, they are great for Dyna's
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on January 21, 2022, 04:35:15 AM
Quote from: Hossamania on January 19, 2022, 08:22:39 AM
Quote from: calif phil on January 19, 2022, 07:07:58 AMLike the others said, American Elite is a great choice. 

Been running them for years. Last a little longer than the stock Dunlop's, cheaper to purchase.

Got a new set mounted on the rims for my 12 EG. They are waiting for me to drag my ass out to the 10° barn to install them. I might wait. It's supposed to hit 24°F this afternoon.
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: Buglet on January 21, 2022, 05:18:51 AM
   American Elites are a great tire for touring, but if you ride aggressive I would use sometime better.
Title: Re: Hard to find D402 www front tire? Factory shortage? Saftey recall?
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on January 21, 2022, 04:43:23 PM
Quote from: Buglet on January 21, 2022, 05:18:51 AMAmerican Elites are a great tire for touring, but if you ride aggressive I would use sometime better.

 Probably a good point, I've never had em slip but I can ride a set of tires square like nobody's business.  :teeth: