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They do this so people don't sell them/dumpster dive and instead have buy new tires from them. Same reason companies destroy blemished products before throwing it in a dumpster.
how soon can i get a front
The press release says KTM, Husky, and Gasgas dealers. I bet these are made in Japan too.
Will they be available thru the Team Dunlop site?
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From what I’ve gathered no, it will be a KTM sku/part number since they’re supposedly coming on the new FEs.
I think you’re the only person I’ve ever heard say that. 😂 Give me the 34 over the 33 any day.
Especially the front.
Well........... if anyone has those inferior MX33's taking up space in your garage, send me a DM and I'll give you my address to ship them.
Stoked to try these out. ML any chance they’d do a at 82 in this spec as well?
I just ran the at 82 rear for the first time, as a mx14 lover I went in the “scoop” direction. I ran it back to back with my mx14 wheel at a track in NorCal called estreet, it’s a “sand” track but pretty damn hardpack actually. Almost like GH in that it’s sand over a hard base, very tough track for traction and great for evaluating tires. The 82 tire is pretty damn good, imo I like it more than the 33 or the 34. Straight line acceleration feels almost as good as the MX 14 on the back sandy parts of the track but then on the front track where the harder base is, it really performed well compared to the mx14. It basically felt like the perfect combo of the mx14 and mx34. You get the straight line forward momentum the 14 provides and then the better lean angle the 34 provides.
The next day at a harder base track called riverfront I ran it exclusively on my 300 and I have a Mx 34 on my 125. Even on the harder track I liked it more than the mx34, again just propels you forward like the 14 but then keeps you confident on flat hard corners when leaned over.
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There will only be 13,500 of these tires for 2025. Factory capacity is limited in Japan.
Exclusive to KTM dealers for one year, then it'll open up. KTM partnered with them on this project and got first dibs basically.
Both have a performance improvement, but the front is bigger change. Has it's own characteristics.
Price is about 20% higher than standard MX34. Performance is up, durability is supposed to be about 10-20% worse. Not massive, but they will wear quicker.
The front can be pushed harder in braking and under side load. Tire doesn't fold as easy. You can get really aggresive on corner entry, it's pretty awesome. It's more consistent across changing traction conditions too. When the standard tire goes from low traction to high traction dirt quickly, it grabs the tire/loads it so quickly it'll flex a little and snap oversteer (mid corner). The spec tire doesn't give as easy so it doesn't "tuck" or overload it. Makes the corner characteristic more consistent.
Rear is mostly better on acceleration bumps and how it drives.
The 120/90-19 rear tire is almost half a pound lighter than standard. The front is a little heavier due to a stiffer carcass and more added to the construction.
Love it: Thanks for the detailed insight ML! What PSI’s are recommended, and have they changed from ‘standard’ MX34’s?
I’d usually agree with you but to me, tires are very noticeable. You could turn all the clickers you want and I wouldn’t feel it. I can feel a tire swap tho.
You can tell how many people haven't been lucky enough to beg, borrow or steal a set of spec tires or even a lightly used set. If you have the money they are worth every penny. An in truth if you can afford them they will make a basic C rider both faster but SAFER. Ive had the pleasure of being able to swindle 5 sets back in the day. Those moments where I was certain I was gonna be going for a ride and on another tire I would have they stuck and pull me through. They inspire you to ride harder thats for sure.
It's like having a fresh set of hoosiers but better. Wait to you try them.
Is the rubber noticeably softer or harder than the standard tire? Think it would work better on hard pack than a 34?
Maybe it's a KTM thing or Dunlop chose KTM to run this program. I don't think you'll burst into flames if you really want a spec tire and have to go to a KTM dealer for it.
Nice. When I was racing more, I would have jumped all over this. One of the biggest performance upgrades I noticed was having fresh rubber in the right compound and psi for the track.
Maybe I missed it, but will this only be available as an MX34 variant? I would happily buy a lighter, less durable MX14 spec tire.
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I can barely tell the difference from the 33 and 34 o don’t think I’ll need spec tires. But cool
They will be available
years ago if you were in the right place at the right time, and had a 4leaf clover in your pocket... you could get a spec take off at a SX race. not sure how much different spec tires are now but back then holy cow they were incredibly light and flexy. I think i still have a couple collecting dust in the garage😜
Its not a truly spec tire unless it comes with the yellow decals, that's what gives them the performance.
No I'm bummed I can't be the one selling them to shops lol.
Wonder how that front will work for slower speed offroad stuff? I'll happily trade life for grip assuming you don't get like 15% of the life out of it.
You probably will get to sell them in a year.
Porsche driving, road racing, slow old vet MXer here.
I’d probably take 1/2 a lap to notice my front tire was flat, but I’d buy one of these.
When I was young, and fast (ish), I couldn’t afford to have a new front and rear tire at the same time. (Still managed to win races/championships at the local level.)
Now I can afford it, I do it. Now, or NEVER.
My favorite tire is always the least expensive one I can find. 🤣 Then I run it down until it is embarrassingly worn out. Doesn't even matter if it throws off a knob or two during its life, still gets the job done.
Been there , MX is cheap as hell compared to road racing
I’m not really sensitive to rear tires but front I am. I feel like the 34 is significantly better than 33 so I think I will try spec front tire with standard 34 rear.
Something tells me the nature of a spec tire is that it doesn’t last as long. They are intended for peak performance not longevity.
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