Contact Patch: Dunlop Sportmax Q4 Tire Test Intro

The best selling hypersport tire in the US is the Dunlop Sportmax Q4. It is very different from the Q3+. Many have opined, but what does Dave Moss, the Tire Whisperer, think of the Q4 after hammering a set all day at the track?

[jasonborrero]

I cant even tell you how many hours of Dave Moss tuning I have watched.

[marcusgeorge]

Thanks Dave! Love hearing your expert opinions and thoughtful knowledge. They always make me think about racing again at my home track being Phillip Island... Even tho it been a while as on when the WSB’s where either Japanese 4 cylinder 750’s and L Twin 916’s... 👍😎

[bradjean]

Its hard to let go of my Michelin tires but I mite give theses a try after seeing so much positive feedback from my other trackday buddies

[olu]

Great to see Dave riding and informative as usual.

[chuckb]

Pirelli ended the SC in 190/55/17. 200/60 won't fit my '14 SDR1290 swingarm.
Just ordered the Q4's, cheaper too. Thanks for what to expect and clear instruction.

[leroyjones]

Your information is ALWAYS ALWAYS appreciated. Thank you. 💯

[ryanjohnson]

I have been using the Q3+ love it ... very keen to try the Q4 as i do go to the track often.

[wholelottamiata]

Awesome information, I think I’ll give these a try

[Affliction]

That’s what I’m getting next Q4. Right now I have the Q3plus

[alanbrown]

Thank you for the interesting viewpoint, seems worthwhile getting a pair, wonder how they'll go on the rr.

We only have cold, then colder !
Reached a high of 78°f, you are all so lucky.

[RickyJr]

Bad decisionmaking is a sign of dehydration, but it often seems like no big deal when it's happening and that makes it extremely dangerous. Street riding on a super hot L.A. day, getting very dehydrated but I'm still passing places where water could be found because I'm suddenly fussy about where to stop. It took mindlessly sailing through an intersection on a red light to finally SHUT IT DOWN.

[jonberg]

I just put a Q4 on my 636. Excited to try it. I’ve heard it doesn’t heat up nearly as fast as a Q3.

[royromero]

Good morning Dave my question for you is if I have 110 upfront and a 150 in the rear is it ok go go up 1 size on both 120 front 160 rear for more traction and braking I'm210lbs on a 390

[tuyenhoang]

I have them on right now but I don’t like them as much as pirelli. Pretty vague on the feedback and not as sticky as the pirelli.

[Invis_Space]

Oh I like this! Is contact patch a new series? Dave could you do a video on the new Mtzeler M9RRs or M7RRs?

[dantheman]

Lol, I was gonna say but Dave you haven't mentioned the fact the rear only lasts 2 days, and then he did at the very end and explained why and now I feel like an idiot, oh well time to get a new rear and try again.

[mstershredatrumpclan]

Hey Dave I noticed u test the pirelli td as well, which do u like better overall that or q4?

[alotlkevegas]

Hi Dave, I've been running fast intermediate/ low advance times on q3+. Was debating switching to q4s or making a jump straight to slicks. Thoughts and opinions? Much appreciated 🙏

[rbukosky]

I have a premium membership but I can't watch the premium videos. I login with my phone on the website but after following the links to the videos, at the top of the page in the blue header, it has a link to login. I've tried to watch the Q4 tire test but it's only the 8 minute preview version. I've run into this issue multiple times nows, how can I fix it?

[KarimKarim-iqiw]

So, i know you have tested the Bridgestone Rs10 tires before. Which do u prefer for intermediate track day rider? Thnx