Dunlop TrailMax Mission Tires

SuckSqueezeBangBlow

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I just put some new shoes on the Tenere and replaced the Shinko 804/805's with the TrailMax Missions. I have to say that I really liked the Shinko's, they were fine on the road, just ok in the rain but did really well in the dirt and I thought they were exception in my nemesis, sand. I got both tires for under $200 so I was very happy with that and got 14,000 km out of them. Might have been able to squeeze another 1000 out of the back and maybe 3000 more out of the front but I am heading out on a long trip and thought it would be best to replace them.
The ride home from the dealer was eventful, it was about 35 (C) and 5 minutes later there was a torrential downpour, I actually had to pull over because I couldn't see. Then there was road construction and mud and loose gravel. Then more rain...
My extremely short impressions are that I am very impressed with these tires. They handled the rain very well as well as the dry road and the couple of twisties I did.
Time will tell when I get more mileage on them.
 

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So far not many reports about the new Dunlop Missions but I happen to be interested in trying a set sometime .
They sure are expensive, I’m surprised Dunlop hasn’t offered a rebate program to help promote the new Missions .
 
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They sure are expensive, I’m surprised Dunlop hasn’t offered a rebate program to help promote the new Missions .
They may be more expensive but they are supposed to last longer so cost per mile may not be as high. I got 14,000km out of the Shinko's, if I get 20,000km out of these it should be a similar cost.
 

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8K miles on this set and the rear might make it to 10 but that would be pushing it. Front looks good and will easily go to 12-13K. I have a new set of 804/5’s ready to go for an August trip to the NEBDR. The Mission is a fine tire but for the cost, I could get two 805s, a 804 and still be under the price of a set of Dunlops. I prefer the offroad traction of the knob for the majority of my riding and that’s why I’m going back to the Shinko. Combining the Mission rear and the 804 might be good for long, offroad journeys without a tire change.
 

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The "conclusion" statement confirmed what I think many of us all ready suspected. . . . not a 50/50 tire.
 

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The "conclusion" statement confirmed what I think many of us all ready suspected. . . . not a 50/50 tire.
I read it a bit different, meaning that the offroad capabilities are like a 50/50 tire, but it handles better on the road than a 50/50 tire would be expected to. Might just be me though :)
 

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I have run a set of Shinko 705's and the 804/805 both got to around 6000 miles. No complaints at all about the handling in just about any situation. The price is a really good selling point. The issue I had were the both the 705 and 804 fronts would start cupping badly which messed with the cornering when getting towards the end of life. The 804/805's became very rough at low speeds. I was really satisfied with the Mitas E07's until they changed to the + series. Almost half the mileage longevity now. I agree with "jeckell "- this looks like a really good all purpose 50/50 tire. The Motoz, Mitas, Dunlops, TKC's and Bridgestones are all in the same basic price range, depending on where being bought. The thing about tires is that they wear out, and you can try something new.
 

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I read it a bit different, meaning that the offroad capabilities are like a 50/50 tire, but it handles better on the road than a 50/50 tire would be expected to. Might just be me though :)
"I’ll stick with my original statement that calling the Trailmax Mission a 50/50 tire is incorrect. It simply does not offer the same performance off-road as it does on. . . . " So, a 50/60 tire? :) They said it had stellar street performance, and decent off road traction. Probably worth a try regardless of what they call it.
 
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I love these comments from someone that has never ridden them. I have 2500 miles on a set and they are HARD and the ride on road is not as comfortable. They are fine off-road for the most part. The only front tire that does't wash out is a knobby. The front tire is better than most non knobby tires. The rear is quite good but I have never been in mud and especially the clay soil around here you would be dead in the water and what the hell are you doing with a Tenere in that situation?

After 2500 miles they look like zero wear. You want to go 10k and can tolerate a hard tire it is your tire of choice. I will not buy another set.
 

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I love these comments from someone that has never ridden them. . . .
I never claimed to have used them. My post was a direct quote from the reviewer's article. Jeckyll, and I were debating our interpretations of the reviewer's comments. Now we also have your review, thank you.
 

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I never claimed to have used them. My post was a direct quote from the reviewer's article. Jeckyll, and I were debating our interpretations of the reviewer's comments. Now we also have your review, thank you.
Well, I'm not even sure it qualifies as a debate. I'm totally fine with how you read it. Maybe I was inserting my own hopes into what I read, it happens :)

@2talltoo have you tried adjusting the pressure to see if they behave a bit different if you drop them 3 psi? I found that with the Tractionator GPS I'm much happier at 38 / 39 psi vs. 42 psi. Big difference in feel and comfort on the bike. Would be great to hear what you've found if you can adjust them a bit and see if they feel better / less 'hard'
 

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I love these comments from someone that has never ridden them. I have 2500 miles on a set and they are HARD and the ride on road is not as comfortable. They are fine off-road for the most part. The only front tire that does't wash out is a knobby. The front tire is better than most non knobby tires. The rear is quite good but I have never been in mud and especially the clay soil around here you would be dead in the water and what the hell are you doing with a Tenere in that situation?

After 2500 miles they look like zero wear. You want to go 10k and can tolerate a hard tire it is your tire of choice. I will not buy another set.
Hard compared to which other tires that you've run on the road? If I may ask, what air pressure are you running?
 

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According to Dunlop's website the front should be 33psi and the back 42. Seems a bit high on the back so I am starting mine a bit lower at 38 but the bike will be loaded.
Should put about 3000km on them over the next week with pavement being about 75 and not sure what the gravel will look like.
I also had scalloping on the front of the Shinko 804 but that being said it did have 14000km so nothing to complain about.
 
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According to Dunlop's website the front should be 33psi and the back 42. Seems a bit high on the back so I am starting mine a bit lower at 38 but the bike will be loaded.
Ironically 33/42 is what Yamaha recommends in the manual. It is one of the few things I disagree with in the manual. When my bike was delivered I could tell right away the OEM rear pressure was way too high. The suspension had to work overtime to deal with the rock hard rear tire. Even fully loaded I have never had to go any higher than 36 in the rear on any street bike. This is very subjective from rider to rider. Most any modern motorcycle tire can sustain highway speeds with as little as 28psi with no ill effects.
 
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