Q4 Tire Test Report

[Twobrothersbusa]

Been a couple of years away from track riding and with the help of MCMustang got the chance to go back this last weekend. I looked at weather and tire options and decided on the Dunlop Q4 for a three day track weekend at Barber Motorsports park. I've run countless laps on the Q2 and it was a great track tire. The Q4 is better. Front is better on braking and I would say feels very close to a Dunlop racing slick once it's warmed up. The rear never let me spool up the rear and was very confidence inspiring. I wasn't trying to find limits, just enjoying a spirited ride on track with some friends. If in doubt, not to worry it's a great tire. Three days of on track and the rear was spent.

The borrowed track bike

Back tire on the wear bar

 

[Twobrothersbusa]

This info was taken from Brian Van's Sportbiketrackgear site about the Q4:

"Taylor Knapp rode on the Dunlop Q4 Tires during the 2018 MotoAmerica Tire Test at Barber carding a best lap time of 1:28.7 on the Q4's. "

Mortals sometime make the second digit a three for lap times at Barber....the list of 1:2X.Xs at Barber is a short list and this was on a Q4...

 

[busabobh]

Thanks , been wondering about the Q4, would you recommend it for the street?

 

[Twobrothersbusa]

According to Dunlop it is a purpose built track day tire that is DOT approved. You won't find much that would provide more traction in the dry. For all around riding the Michelin PR4 / PR5 is a great tire that will give you MUCH better life and wet weather riding.

 

[busabobh]

I’m on Q2s now very happy with them.

 

[RedBull]

I am on Q 2's now
very happy with them .