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Sportmax Roadsmart III

Name: Sportmax Roadsmart III Motorcycle Tires
Brand: DUNLOP
Rating: 8.3 (10 reviews)

Dunlop's dual-compound sport-touring tire built for riders who rack up serious miles without giving up wet-weather confidence or canyon-road grip.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather

DUNLOP Sportmax Roadsmart III motorcycle tire

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BrandDUNLOP

TypeSport-Touring / Touring

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes10

MT Multi-Tread™ dual-compound layout puts a long-wearing center strip where you need durability and softer shoulder zones where you need lean-angle grip — no compromise required

Cross-groove tread architecture channels water out fast, keeping the contact patch honest in rain that would expose lesser sport-touring rubber

Revised sidewall tuning absorbs road imperfections without going vague in corners — you get compliance and steering precision in the same package

Grip character stays consistent as the tire wears — no sudden personality changes when the tread gets low

Radial construction throughout the range with W and V speed ratings that match real sport-touring pace

Wide fitment coverage spans sport-touring, adventure-sport, and performance cruiser platforms — one tire family, a lot of bikes

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Select Size

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

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

🛞 Running a spoked wheel? Mitas Standard Tubes fit 110/80-18 — from $10 →

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.3/10

★★★★☆

The Roadsmart III is built for high-mileage street riders who need genuine wet-weather capability and predictable handling across every kind of road condition.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip8.7

Street Manners8.9

Track Capability6.5

Mileage8.2

Value8.1

Best For

Sport-Touring Commuter

You're putting down 12,000-plus miles a year — weekday commutes, weekend canyon runs, the occasional overnight. You need a tire that performs in wet morning traffic and still feels alive when the road gets twisty. The Roadsmart III was built around riders exactly like you.

Perfect Match

Adventure-Sport Enthusiast

Your Tracer, Versys, or similar platform stays on pavement most of the time with maybe a gravel access road thrown in. You need street grip, load-carrying compliance, and a sidewall that doesn't complain over rough asphalt. The Roadsmart III covers that ground well — just keep it on the tarmac.

Great Match

Track-Focused Sport Rider

If your priority is maximum dry grip and you're chasing lap times rather than commute miles, the Roadsmart III's 6.5 track score tells you what you need to know — it's the wrong tool for that job. Step up to something designed for heat cycling and circuit use.

Consider Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ or Sportmax GP Racer D212

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	110/80R18	—	0301-0689	45227886	848983011138	$167.73$214.95Save $47
FrontOOS	120/60ZR17	—	0301-0687	45227896	848983011114	$147.45$188.95Save $42
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0688	45227051	848983011121	$181.62$232.95Save $51
Front	120/70ZR18	—	0301-0690	45227416	848983011145	$182.63$233.95Save $51
RearOOS	160/60ZR17	—	0302-1140	45227125	848983011152	$198.94$254.95Save $56
Rear	160/70ZR17	—	0302-1141	45227405	848983011169	$231.59$295.95Save $64
Rear	170/60ZR17	—	0302-1142	45227264	848983011176	$221.99$283.95Save $62
Rear	180/55ZR17	—	0302-1143	45227413	848983011183	$229.08$292.95Save $64
Rear	190/50ZR17	—	0302-1144	45227506	848983011190	$236.22$301.95Save $66
Rear	190/55ZR17	—	0302-1145	45227529	848983011206	$242.89$310.95Save $68

Frequently Asked

It's one of the stronger wet-weather performers in the sport-touring class — that 8.7 wet grip score isn't marketing fluff. The cross-groove tread evacuates water effectively, and the compound comes up to working temperature quickly enough for cold morning starts. If you ride in rain regularly, this tire earns its spot.

The harder center handles the straight-line mileage load while the softer shoulders do the work when you lean in. The transition between the two compounds is smooth — you won't feel a step or a sudden grip change mid-corner. What you'll notice instead is that the tire still feels grippy at lean angle even after significant mileage.

It'll hold its own at a relaxed open-lapping pace without embarrassing you, but the track score of 6.5 is an honest assessment. Push it hard in a circuit environment and it'll reach its limits before a dedicated sport compound does. For anything beyond occasional casual lapping, look at the Sportmax Q5 family instead.

Highway touring riders typically see strong mileage results in line with the 8.2 wear score — competitive with anything else in the premium sport-touring segment. Hammering the shoulder zones on aggressive street riding will shorten that interval. Riding style will always outweigh brand specifications when it comes to real-world tire life.

If fitment and price are equal, the IV is the current generation and the logical choice. The III still makes sense if you find it at a meaningful price advantage, your bike has fitment options the IV doesn't cover, or you know the tire well and want the predictability of a known quantity. It's not obsolete — it's just not the newest.

It fits a solid range of adventure-sport platforms and performs well on them — provided your riding stays on pavement. This is a road tire with zero off-road capability; it was never designed for gravel, dirt, or anything loose. If your adventures stay on tarmac, it's a legitimate choice. If you regularly leave the pavement, look at a proper dual-sport tire instead.

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart III Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart III for sport-touring riders throughout Orange County — from Irvine and Newport Beach to Anaheim, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach. If you're putting down serious miles in SoCal traffic and still want to enjoy the canyon roads on the weekend, the Roadsmart III's dual-compound construction and class-leading wet grip make it one of the most sensible tires in its category. We carry it at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and we can mount it the same day you walk in.

Our walk-in tire service keeps it simple: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no appointment games, no upsells, just clean professional installation from people who ride. The Roadsmart III fits a wide range of platforms, including Yamaha Tracers, Kawasaki Versys models, BMW touring bikes, and performance cruisers. Not sure if it's the right tire for your bike and riding style? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and we'll give you a straight answer.

Dunlop engineered the Roadsmart III for riders who want all-weather performance without sacrificing mileage or cornering confidence — and it delivers across all three. Wet grip scores among the best in the sport-touring segment, wear life holds up through long California touring seasons, and the steering feel stays consistent as the tire wears down. If you're upgrading from a harder touring tire or stepping back from pure sport rubber, the Roadsmart III is one of the most balanced choices in the class. Stop by MTC in Orange or give us a call to check current stock and pricing.

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