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Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Tire - 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) TL for Track-Day and Street Performance
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Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Tire - 180/55ZR17 M/C (73W) TL for Track-Day and Street Performance
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology allows for a continuously wound strip to optimize placement of the compound in specific areas of the tire for optimal stability, flex and grip
- Improved compound features Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, creating more bonding points with polymers and improving heat distribution throughout
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering with increased contact patch
- User-friendly design offers track day performance, with excellent grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Optimized tread pattern and position to aid in quicker warm-up time and wet weather performance
- Taller, narrower profile to aid with turn-in and feel, with increased footprint at camber
- Enhanced construction, profile, compound and tread pattern
The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Tire is a purpose-built, track-day tire designed to deliver exceptional performance on both race tracks and public roads. Developed over four years, this fifth-generation tire builds upon the success of the Sportmax Q4 and MotoAmerica race tires, integrating advanced technologies for superior grip, stability, and responsiveness. Its design ensures a balance between track-ready performance and street legality, making it an ideal choice for riders who demand high performance in various conditions.
The tire features Dunlop's innovative Jointless Tread (JLT) technology, which employs a continuously wound strip for optimized compound placement. This results in enhanced stability, increased flex, and improved grip across different riding scenarios. The improved compound utilizes Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, providing more bonding points with polymers and better heat distribution, which prolongs tire life and maintains optimal performance. Additionally, the Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) offers ultra-linear and responsive steering, maximizing rider confidence through increased contact patch and precise handling.
Designed with rider feedback in mind, the Sportmax Q5's tread pattern and profile are optimized for quick warm-up and excellent wet-weather performance. Its taller, narrower profile improves turn-in response and overall feel, while an increased footprint at the camber enhances grip during aggressive cornering. The tire's construction, profile, and compound work harmoniously to deliver reliable performance whether riding on dry or wet surfaces, making it an excellent choice for track days, spirited street riding, or both. Overall, the Dunlop Sportmax Q5 rear tire offers a balanced blend of cutting-edge technology and practical usability, ensuring riders are equipped for high-performance riding in a variety of conditions.
Features:
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology for optimized stability, flex, and grip
- Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology for improved heat distribution and bonding
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear steering and increased contact patch
- User-friendly design offers excellent wet and dry grip for track days and street riding
- Optimized tread pattern and profile for quick warm-up and wet weather performance
- Taller, narrower profile enhances turn-in response and rider feedback
- Enhanced construction, profile, and compound for reliable high-performance riding
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