SPORTMAX Q5 [150/60Zr17 M/C (66W) TL] SportsMax Cue Five Tire

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SPORTMAX Q5 is the successor to SPORTMAX Q4, the most grippy model in DUNLOP's product lineup except for Race..

[History of QSeries - Trajectory]
Chronological chart of the SPORTSMAX QSeries since 2005
2005:QUALIFIER was born as a global model in Japan, the U.S., and Europe based on the common concept of "incorporating RaceTire into the street.
2009:Series as "SportsTire" with "Q" as the initial.
2013:Normal evolution as a Series, enhancing basic performance
2017:Launch of the derivative MODEL "Q3+" with enhanced IF performance
2019:Q4 specializes in Circuit performance with the creation of the raw MODEL Q3+.. Highly acclaimed in the U.S., the product was launched in Japan as well.
2022:SPORTMAX Q5" will be presented at Tokyo Motorcycle Show!

[Evolved performance]
Like its predecessor, SPORTMAX Q4, SPORTMAX Q5 offers the same performance on public roads, but with even more potential on circuits..
Powerful grips and fee rings shorten lap time while still being able to be driven on public roads..

01 Compound (for Race Particulate Carbon)
Increased carbon black content from conventional products enhances dry grip..
The smallest for-race carbon particles have a smaller particle size than normal carbon particles, which increases entanglement with the polymer and improves heat generation efficiency, resulting in superior gripping power..
In addition, the warm-up property has been improved by making the compound more flexible by changing and adjusting the polymer and other original compositions..

For Race Particulate Carbon
Smaller particle size than normal fine carbon particles increases entanglement with the polymer and improves heat generation efficiency..
Better Grip force.

Comparison of fine-particle Carbon and for Race fine-particle Carbon

02 Profile(IRP)
New Model Profile provides more ground clearance when banking, which contributes to a rich ground feel and increased grip..

Comparison of old and new profiles
The new profile with a larger center outer diameter and reduced rigidity improves the sense of ground contact and realizes stable handling and cornering..
The unique profile design with IRP (Intuitive Response Profile) enables aggressive driving by sloping the Edge of the Tread..

Rigidity Comparison
Reduces longitudinal stiffness, making it easier to break the tire and improve ground contact..
The profile with increased outer diameter provides a rich ground feel and stable handling..
More stable Cornering.

Edge Ground Pressure Comparison
Increased ground contact area and optimized ground pressure distribution at full bank.
Stable Grip at deep bank angles.

03 Structure (JLT Structure)
Nimble yet easy-to-handle handling characteristics, stable cornering during banking

・Front
Structure is optimized for flexibility with rigidityBalance.
Combined with Compound and Profile, the conventional difficulty of handling due to high rigidity has been improved..
Front adopts 2CUTBelt construction with CROSS and overlapped Aramid cord layers.
Quick turning response and high turning force.

・Rear
JLT (Jointless Tread Structure) is adopted, in which Tread rubber is continuously wound..
The rear is constructed with a lightweight Aramid material for both high-speed stability and a sense of ground contact..

04 Pattern
Sophisticated design and pattern optimization ensure wet performance in the normal range

Based on the conventional SPORTMAX Q4, the PatternDesign has been further refined..
In addition, the groove extending close to the center ensures drainage efficiency in the normal use area from the tread center to the middle bank..

Design of Tread Edge Area
Tread edge engraved with product logo.
Pattern design that not only improves performance, but also takes care of every detail of the design.

■test Overview
Location:Dunlop Huntsville proving grounds(United States,Alabama)
Rider:Taylor Knapp
Vehicle:SUZUKI GSX R1000 (2018)
Rated Tire:SPORTMAX Q5,Q4(Fr.120/70Zr17 Rr.200/55Zr17)
Internal pressure (cold):Fr.250kpa/Rr.200kpa Temperature:27℃ DRY
Tire warmer:None
*Test results are only test values and may vary depending on the driving style..

Comments from ■testEngineer
Q4 was a great Tire, so I have to admit that I was a bit puzzled as to how to evolve it in the development of Q5..
The lap time in Q5 was improved by a large amount compared to Q4, mainly due to the new profile and front tire compounding..
Try Q5 on your current liter machine, it will shine on the circuit and on the street!.
With its new profile, more flexible compound, shorter warm-up time, and improved lap time and durability, the Q5 is a great tire for both circuits and open roads..