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Sportmax Q5S

Name: Sportmax Q5S Motorcycle Tires
Brand: DUNLOP
Rating: 8.7 (9 reviews)

Dunlop's sharpest street-to-track crossover yet — built for riders who carve canyons on Monday and hit the pit lane on Saturday.

MTC8.7/10★★★★☆Sport · Street & Track

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BrandDUNLOP

TypeSport / Track

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes9

IRP (Intuitive Response Profile) geometry reshapes the center-to-edge transition for predictable feedback and confident line changes mid-corner

Updated dual-compound formula delivers measurable gains in both dry and wet grip over the previous Q5 generation

Optimized tread architecture accelerates heat buildup and promotes even wear — you get performance and longevity, not a trade-off

Lighter overall handling feel at all lean angles makes the bike easier to flick and easier to hold a line under load

Rear compound engineered for faster heat cycling, so you're not tip-toeing through your first canyon corner of the day

Class-competitive service life of 4,000–6,000 miles on the rear — real mileage for a tire that actually grips

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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 Q5S is the go-to choice for serious street riders and track day regulars who want elite grip without changing tires between sessions.

Performance

Dry Grip9.1

Wet Grip8.3

Street Manners8.9

Track Capability8.6

Mileage8.0

Value8.5

Best For

Track Day Regular

You're out on track six to ten times a season at an intermediate-to-advanced pace, and you're riding the same bike to work the rest of the week. The Q5S was built exactly for that schedule — no tire swaps, no compromises, consistent grip from your morning commute to your hot lap.

Perfect Match

Aggressive Street Enthusiast

Your weekends live in the canyons — Ortega, Glendora Mountain Road, wherever the twisties take you. You need grip you can trust and feedback you can feel, but you're also putting on real miles, so longevity matters. The Q5S delivers on both counts and leaves the door open for your first track day.

Great Match

Dedicated Club Racer

If you're chasing lap records at expert pace or competing in club racing where every tenth counts, you need a full race-spec tire with no concessions to street life. The Q5S is exceptional, but the dedicated Q5 race compound is the right tool for maximum edge grip at the limit.

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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	0301-0971	45258201	848983019882	$206.69$249.95Save $43
Front	120/70ZR17	58W · 520 lbs / 168 mph	0301-0972	45258202	848983019899	$218.78$263.95Save $45
Rear	140/70ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1697	45258203	848983019905	$263.99$318.95Save $55
Rear	150/60ZR17	66W · 661 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1698	45258204	848983019912	$244.93$295.95Save $51
Rear	160/60ZR17	69W · 716 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1699	45258205	848983019929	$260.52$314.95Save $54
Rear	180/55ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1700	45258206	45258206	$275.36$332.95Save $58
Rear	190/50ZR17	73W · 805 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1701	45258207	848983019943	$302.95$365.95Save $63
Rear	190/55ZR17	75W · 853 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1702	45258208	848983019950	$317.03$382.95Save $66
RearOOS	200/55ZR17	78W · 937 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1703	45258209	848983019967	$327.19$394.95Save $68

Frequently Asked

Under typical track day conditions, most riders get 30–40 heat cycles before noticing any meaningful drop in performance — more if you're running moderate pace, fewer at expert-level intensity. Street riders generally won't see grip degradation before the tire wears out naturally, which is typically 4,000–6,000 miles on the rear.

Warmers aren't mandatory. The Q5S is designed to come up to operating temperature fast — most riders report real confidence after one or two easy warm-up laps. That said, warmers do extend overall tire life and give you consistent grip from the very first corner of the session, so if you already own a set, use them.

Better than you'd expect from a tire with these dry numbers. The updated compound and tread design give the Q5S genuine wet capability that holds up well against many sport-touring options. It's not a rain-specific tire, but it handles a surprise shower or damp morning on the 241 without putting you on edge.

We strongly advise against it. The Q5S uses revised profiles and compound formulations that are designed to work together as a matched front-rear system. Mixing generations can produce inconsistent transition behavior and unpredictable handling mid-corner — not something you want to discover on Ortega Highway.

For street use, start with the manufacturer's cold recommendations — typically around 33 psi front and 36 psi rear. On track, most riders drop 2–3 psi cold to hit optimal hot pressures of roughly 30–32F and 28–30R. Always do a hot pressure check after your second session and dial from there rather than guessing.

In most cases, yes. Dunlop offers the Q5S in a wide size range covering the majority of sportbikes built over the last twenty-plus years. The IRP technology is actually a bonus on older chassis, smoothing out handling traits that can feel a bit nervous on classic geometry. Bring your year, make, and model into the shop and we'll confirm fitment on the spot.

Dunlop Sportmax Q5S Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Dunlop Sportmax Q5S for riders across Orange County — from Irvine and Newport Beach to Anaheim, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach. The Q5S sits at the top of Dunlop's Q-series lineup, delivering a dry grip score of 9.1 and track capability that rivals dedicated track rubber, all without sacrificing the street manners and mileage that make a tire livable day to day. If you're tired of choosing between a canyon tire and a track tire, this is the one that ends that conversation.

Walk in any day and our technicians will mount and balance your Q5S tires on-site — no appointment needed. We charge $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire, with below-MSRP dealer pricing on Dunlop's full lineup. Whether you're setting up for an upcoming track day at Chuckwalla or just want a tire that's ready when the canyons call, MTC gets you sorted fast.

Questions about sizing, pressures, or whether the Q5S is the right call for your specific bike and riding style? Call us at (714) 516-9059 — our staff rides and knows these tires firsthand. We'll give you a straight answer, not a sales pitch.

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