Is the AT82 Worth Over $200? | Dunlop AT82 Review | Part 1

Is the new Dunlop AT82 for 2024 worth over $200 for a front and rear combo? The new tread pattern for the rear model is significantly different to the AT81, while the front bears similarities to many Dunlop options (MX33, MX34, and AT81F). The stock AT81 on my TX was met with mixed feelings. Let's see if this new model boasts any improvements.
00:00 Quick Overview
02:54 Solid Rock Test
03:25 First Ride
04:34 Chasing Road Runner
04:51 Enduro Test, 1st Attempt
05:17 Adjusting Pressure
06:16 Enduro Test, 2nd Attempt
07:19 Single Track
08:11 Wash Test (For Front)
09:42 Hill Climb Test
10:02 Rambling Summary
12:09 Final Rating
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[@proto7688]

Exciting video

[@naboo_za9373]

good content!

[@raymondsiewert2720]

The only reason the AT 81 is chunking the knobs, is because production on them stopped a while back, because they were introducing the replacement for them. There is a date code on one side of the tire. It is pretty small, but it will have an X 0816 . The X followed by the month and year of production. I love the AT 81 for Southern California Desert. But l have gotten an old one, and it only lasted 6 hours with 14 knobs chunked off. Get tires made within the year, it really makes a difference ! The New AT 82 in no way as good as the tire it replaced. I have tried 12 different tires at least twice, to make sure, and the AT 81 gets the best overall traction everywhere, except sand washes when knob height wears down.

[@podpocalypse9817]

I appreciate the explanation, and the stock AT81 is indeed mid-2022 (purchased in Feb '24). However, I am now left with more questions about its build quality if it can't last 1 year in an air-conditioned building, and as to why they would choose that kind of rollout strategy.

[@Cheeseburger_Moto316]

Why is the rear tire on backwards?? The v shape scoop should be facing the other way???😂

[@podpocalypse9817]

❓ These are bi-directional, see 00:16

[@Cheeseburger_Moto316]

100% but you get all the grip going the other directions haha ​@podpocalypse9817

[@podpocalypse9817]

@@Cheeseburger_Moto316 Aye - Part 2 will be soft-side forward. I intended to do soft side first but whatever I did mid-installation flopped it around (I think it was powdering the tube). It's become my curse for installing tires 🤡

[@redball4093]

@@Cheeseburger_Moto316. braking grip and side grip is important also, Dunlop indicates flat forward is better for harder stuff.

[@Cheeseburger_Moto316]

@redball4093 plenty good tires that offer all of that. Lol I just thought it was interesting he bought a scoop tire to run it for side grip and braking 😅