Dunlop E-3 Front Tire Rotation/Tread Question???

[Zzyzx]

Need some advice from those who have run the E-3 front tire.

I mounted a new Dunlop E-3 front tire on my RSV following the directional arrow on the tire and rim but...looks like the tread is running in the opposite direction than I am used to with the old D-404's.

It is also the reverse from the rear tire which is a E-2

 

Is this correct rotation shown in the pictures or do I need to reverse it?

 

My concern is in rain would this not bring water toward the center of the tire and how this would corner or, am I just overthinking the factories pattern design.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rmar]

I had Michelin Commander 11 s on the Road star I had they had basically the same thread pattern. my thought were the same as yours. They handled well in some very hard downpours. One time in the mountains of NC. I was totally surprised at how well they did. Never lost any traction even with water running across the road.

[slowrollwv]

I had the same thought as you. I just put an E3 on mine. Came home from Don's MD in the pouring rain. No problem with the tires.

[Skid]

I've never had any issues with my E3's on wet roads.

[Karaboo]

This is what my E3 looks like after 7800 miles on front of a 1st gen. Pretty sure the rotation is right. Handles OK. Shinko handled better, but was gone by 9000 miles. Rear only lasted 7000. I am hoping to double that with the E3's. Twice the price, so I better get twice the mileage.

 

[Zzyzx]

Thanks everyone! Looks like this was mounted correctly.

Ride Safe!

[JohnT]

This season is my first use of the E3 tires on my 1st Gen. They seem so far to ride and handle great. I do still have my high speed weave though.(100 mph +) I had been running 36 psi front and 40 psi in the rear. Reading my owners manual I found recommended front psi should be 32 and rear 32 for high speed running and 36 to 40 psi in the rear for 2 up and / or carrying a heavy load. I am trying to tame the high speed weave. 2 good mechanics find nothing wrong with fall away, forks,alignment, or anything else but for a slightly warped rear brake rotor. (can NOT find a replacement rear rotor)

Any thoughts on the tire pressure idea?

[XV1100SE]

...high speed weave though.(100 mph +) I had been running 36 psi front and 40 psi in the rear. Reading my owners manual I found recommended front psi should be 32 and rear 32 for high speed running and 36 to 40 psi in the rear for 2 up and / or carrying a heavy load. ...

 

On my 2nd Gen, I find if the front gets below 34psi it feels a little loose thru corners. You might have to experiment a bit with tire pressure to find what feels good for you. In the rear I run 37 to 40psi.

 

With your weaving... have you replaced the steering head bearings? Might be tire balance ?

[Mike G in SC]

Tire is mounted correct,,, if that is the left side.

My RSV with a 3 week old tire,,, but already has over 3K miles from a SC to Maine lobster run.

 

I got 26K miles on the last one, and it had a lot of tread left.

 

Sorry bout the sidewise pic, could not get it to go away.....

Edited June 3, 2015 by Mike G in SC