What would be the best tires for the rain and touring for my max 750

The best tires? How much did you want to spend? Dunlop makes good tires (I have dunnies on mine).

$100 or cheaper Somthing good in wet conditions and last

Wet traction and durability are mutually exclusive properties.
Kenda Challenger tires last forever, however their wet and for that matter dry grip is poor to say the least.These tires are cheap dollar wise too.

I heard that the Dunlop D404 at $61.95 is a good buy or even Dunlop D401 at $100.95 has any one tried them? Let me know.

I have a Dunnie Elite on the back, but a Bridgestone S11 on the front. (I know, I should have the same type on both). But considering I just commute back and forth to work at 50kph, it's not a big deal.

Bridgestone's aren't a bad tire. The S11 are long lasting, decent on rain and dry, but long treadlife. They are a little narrow on the back, but all around, I think I paid $50 for the front.

yes i need to get some new tires as well. probably go with some dunlops. the tires i have now have some tread left, but would need replaced before the season is up.

When you are talking tires and motorcycles, saying $100 or cheaper is a sure-fire way of getting yourself killed.

My Yama Dealer says he will not use anything other than K591 on his bike. He says they have super grip. Of course that is not good for high speed racing, but for typical riding I personally want all the grip that I can get. He said it is a Harley tire and has the Harley name upside it. So, I guess I will just have to live with mix-matched tires in order to get the best road-grip available. Personally, I like to turning my bike almost horizontal on turns. Hehe. B)

My 2005 Harley came with Dunlop D401's, and most new Hawgs nowadays have some time of Dunlop tire. There not a bad tire, but not a great tire either. They are basically a middle of the road tire with adequate traction and tread control, but not the best of either world. Most Harley folks I know are going to Metzler 880's at the first tire change, as they have much better traction and treadwear than the Dunlops.

Of course, I just put Dunlop Qualifiers on my Maxim, as that was the factory tire and I'm building that bike for authenticity. If you can afford it though, I would go with the Metzlers. Just my opinion though.

I look at it like this your body is only worth what you put into your baike ... If you think your only worth $100 or less go for it. Me personnally i don't care how much they are. I'll check consumer report for the best tires out there and shell out what it takes to keep my ass safe. Same thing with a helmet. Better off with a $500 helmet then a $50 one.

Consumer Reports?
I've seen CR on car/truck tires, but never for bikes.
Can you tell us where you found a resource for CR reviewing motorcycle tires?

I have Metzlers on my xj650. Great tires in wet or dry condition. I think you need a good name in tires because you can't afford to lose even one tire while you're riding. My Harley pals use Metzlers as well. Pay attention to what veteran riders say about tires, those who have rode more than you know what they are talking about. I'm no veteran BTW been riding for only 3 years, but I listenned to the veterans I know. I nearly ride my bike year round, heavy rain, hail, light snow, light ice, and the Metzlers haven't let me down once. Then again I'm nuts LOL Hahahahaha

I put Dunlop GT 501s on my bike last week. After driving about 130 miles I hit two of the heaviest thunderstorms I've seen. I was almost on top of Brasstown Bald (the highest point in Georgia) when the bottom dropped out, and the lightning started trying to track me down :o . Needless to say I turned around and headed down the mountain. There was no shelter nearby so I rode it out.

The roads were very twisty, with several 180s and MAN, these Dunlops gripped the road as if the road were dry! :rolleyes:

I'm convinced, the Dunlop GT 501 is the tire for me and my '82 Maxim XJ750J!