Green dot

The green dot on the side wall is the so-called “balancing point”. It marks the lightest part of the tire. During assembly, the “balancing point” should be placed at the heaviest part of the rim. As a rule, this is the place where the valve is located.

The “balancing point” can only be found on motorcycle/scooter tires from 15 inches upwards.

Green triangle

On some Dunlop motorcycle tires you can find a green triangle, the so-called “Uniformity check mark” - this is part of quality control, but not relevant for assembly.

Dunlop motorcycle tires with M+S markings (Trailmax Raid M+S, Trailmax Mission M+S, Mutant M+S) are not winter tires. These should therefore not be used in winter road conditions. There are no motorcycle tires that have the official Alpine symbol (mountain pictogram with snowflake) on the sidewall.

The M+S identifier is particularly relevant for travel enduro riders who want to use coarse on/off-road profiles. The use of M+S tires with a lower speed index is permitted, even if this is below the maximum speed of the vehicle. For example, the Trailmax Raid on/off-road tire in size 170/60R17 72T (speed index T = 190 km/h) can be mounted on a BMW R1250 GS (top speed: 219 km/h). An M+S sticker in the driver's field of vision is required. The maximum permissible speed of the tire must not be exceeded during operation, otherwise tire damage may occur.

For on-road use: Please use the air pressure recommended by your motorcycle manufacturer for your vehicle (see owner's manual or sticker on swingarm).

Exception for race track use: you can find our individual air pressure values ​​here:

https://www.dunlop.eu/en_gb/motorcycle/safety-and-technology/tire-pressure-information.html