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Sportmax Q5

Name: Sportmax Q5 Motorcycle Tires
Brand: DUNLOP
Rating: 8.7 (11 reviews)

Dunlop's race-bred dual-purpose sport tire built for riders who demand real grip on the street and serious performance on track day.

MTC8.7/10★★★★☆Sport · Track-Capable Street

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BrandDUNLOP

TypeSport / Track

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes11

MotoGP and AMA racing DNA — compounds and construction techniques pulled directly from Dunlop's professional racing programs

Revised carcass profiles expand the contact patch at extreme lean angles, putting more rubber on the road when cornering loads are highest

Strong wet and dry traction in a single tire — no need to choose between grip and all-weather confidence

Progressive edge-to-edge feedback lets you accurately read grip levels and explore your limits without surprises

Heat-cycle durability built in — holds performance across multiple track sessions while staying fully street-legal

Eleven sizes available covering 600cc supersports, liter-class superbikes, and naked sport platforms

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.7/10

★★★★☆

The Q5 is the go-to choice for aggressive street riders and track day regulars who need one tire that handles both worlds without compromise.

Performance

Dry Grip9.2

Wet Grip8.3

Street Manners8.5

Track Capability9.0

Mileage7.8

Value8.4

Best For

Track Day Regular

You're putting in 6 to 12 track days a season and need a tire that won't fall apart after the third session — but you're also riding to the circuit, so full race rubber isn't an option. You know how to dial in pressures and read wear, and you want a tire that rewards that knowledge.

Perfect Match

Aggressive Street Rider

Canyon hunting on weekends, chasing apexes, and occasionally getting caught in a surprise drizzle — you need a tire that warms up fast, sticks hard, and gives you honest feedback when you're pushing. You'll trade some longevity for real performance, and the Q5 is built exactly for that trade.

Perfect Match

Sport-Touring Rider

If you're covering serious miles with occasional spirited stretches and want maximum longevity and all-weather comfort as your top priorities, the Q5's wear life and firm focus on outright grip may not be the right fit for your riding.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	110/70ZR17	54W · 467 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0969	45247180	848983023568	$235.20$283.95Save $49
Front	120/70ZR17	58W · 520 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0970	45247181	848983023575	$244.18$294.95Save $51
RearOOS	140/70ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1688	45247182	848983023582	$262.27$316.95Save $55
Rear	150/60ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1689	45247183	848983023599	$260.77$314.95Save $54
Rear	160/60ZR17	69W · 716 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1690	45247184	848983023605	$289.08$348.95Save $60
Rear	180/55ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1691	45247185	848983023612	$291.58$351.95Save $60
Rear	180/60ZR17	75W · 853 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1692	45247186	848983023629	$298.23$359.95Save $62
Rear	190/50ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1693	45247187	45247187	$332.66$401.95Save $69
Rear	190/55ZR17	75W · 853 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1694	45247188	848983023643	$340.31$410.95Save $71
Rear	200/55ZR17	78W · 937 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1695	45247189	848983023650	$382.65$461.95Save $79
Rear	200/60ZR17	80W · 992 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1696	45247190	848983023667	$391.85$472.95Save $81

Frequently Asked

Most riders get somewhere in the 8 to 12 session range before performance starts to fall off noticeably, though that number shifts based on your bike's power, your weight, track surface, and ambient temps. The Q5 is built to handle repeated heat cycles better than pure race rubber — that's part of what makes it a legitimate dual-purpose tire rather than just a street tire with race branding.

No — the Q5 reaches operating temperature through normal riding. A controlled warm-up lap is all you need before pushing on a track day. In cold conditions or between back-to-back sessions, warmers don't hurt, but they're not a requirement for safe, effective performance.

Plan on roughly 3,000 to 5,000 miles from the rear depending on how hard you ride and what you're riding. Fronts typically last longer — 6,000 to 8,000 miles is common. High-horsepower bikes and aggressive riders will land toward the lower end of that range, while more measured street riding stretches it out.

It holds up better in the wet than you'd expect from a track-capable sport tire. In damp conditions or light rain, the Q5 performs confidently where many sport tires lose their composure. In heavy rain or standing water, a sport-touring tire with deeper tread grooves may have a practical edge — but the Q5's wet score of 8.3 speaks for itself.

We don't recommend mixing tire brands or models. The Q5 front and rear are developed together as a matched system — the profiles and compounds are complementary by design. Mixing introduces variables that can create unpredictable handling, especially at the limit. Run them as a set.

For street use, start with roughly 32 to 34 PSI front and 28 to 30 PSI rear when cold — always cross-reference your bike's own manual. For track use, many riders drop 2 to 4 PSI from those baseline numbers and fine-tune from there based on tire temps and wear patterns. Always check pressures cold, before the tire has been ridden.

Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Tires in Orange County — MTC

At Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA, we stock the Dunlop Sportmax Q5 for riders across Orange County who want real track performance without giving up street usability. Whether you're carving Ortega Highway on a Saturday or prepping for a track day at Chuckwalla or Streets of Willow, the Q5 delivers race-derived grip with the wet-weather manners and heat-cycle durability that make it a legitimate all-around choice for sport and supersport riders.

We mount and balance tires the same day, walk-in — no appointment needed. Our per-tire pricing is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal. We carry the Q5 in stock across the major sizes for 600cc and liter-class machines, and we sell below MSRP so you're not overpaying for a premium tire. If you're weighing the Q5 against something like the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV or Bridgestone S23, our staff can talk through the tradeoffs based on your specific bike and how you actually ride.

Riders from Irvine, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach come to MTC because we know sport tires and we stock what we sell. Call us at (714) 516-9059 to check Q5 availability in your size, or just stop by — we'll get you mounted and on your way.

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