Tyre Sealants in Tyres

Technical Bulletin on Trail Maxx Mission Motorcycle Tyres

  • Dunlop SA do not recommend any tyre sealant being placed in the Dunlop motorcycle product nor Dunlop motorcycle tubes as tyre sealant can affect the inner liners of the radial motorcycle tyres and tubes

TYRE REPAIR

Some punctures in motorcycle tyres may be repaired.

  • Dunlop recommends only permanent plug-patch repairs of small (maximum 20,mm diameter) tread-area punctures from within the dismounted tyre by a qualified tyre repair shop or motorcycle dealer.
  • Never perform an exterior repair and never use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair. Speed should not exceed 80Km/h for the first 24 hours after repair, and the repaired tyre should never be used over 120Km/h.
  • Check inflation pressure after tyre cools for at least three (3) hours following run-in, or sooner if air loss is suspected. Follow the same repair procedures for tyres on rims requiring tube replacement.
  • The repairer is solely responsible for the repair and any instructions to the repaired-tyre user.
  • No form of temporary repair should be attempted because secondary damage caused by a penetrating object may not be detected and tyre or tube deflation may occur later.

Dunlop does not recommend the use of liquid sealants. These are a form of temporary repair, and they may adversely affect ply material and mask secondary damage caused by a penetrating object. Reliance upon sealants can result in sudden tyre failure and accident.