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Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Tire - 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) TL for Track-Day Performance and Street Use
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Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Tire - 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) TL for Track-Day Performance and Street Use
- 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, high-performance tire designed to excel on the track while remaining street legal. Developed over four years, this fifth-generation tire is an evolution of the popular Q4 and MotoAmerica race tires, incorporating cutting-edge technologies for optimal stability, grip, and responsiveness. Its design ensures that riders experience superior handling during intense track days and confident performance in everyday street riding.
The Sportmax Q5 features Dunlop's innovative Jointless Tread (JLT) technology, which allows for a continuously wound strip that optimizes the placement of compounds in specific areas of the tire for enhanced stability and grip. The improved compound utilizes Dunlop's Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology, creating more bonding points with polymers and promoting better heat distribution for consistent performance under demanding conditions. The tire's Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) delivers ultra-linear and responsive steering, increasing contact patch and rider control.
Constructed with a taller, narrower profile, the Q5 aids in quicker turn-in and improved feel, especially at the edges with an increased footprint at camber. Its optimized tread pattern and positioning facilitate faster warm-up times and excellent wet weather performance, making it suitable for a variety of conditions. This tire's enhanced construction, profile, compound, and tread pattern work together to provide a balanced mix of track-day grip and street durability, ensuring confidence in every ride.
Features:
- Jointless Tread (JLT) technology for enhanced stability and grip
- Dunlop Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology for improved heat distribution
- Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear steering response
- Designed for track-day performance with excellent wet and dry grip
- Optimized tread pattern for quicker warm-up and wet weather handling
- Tall, narrow profile for improved turn-in and feel with increased footprint at camber
- Enhanced construction, profile, and compound for balanced street and track use
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