Dunlop Q3s? Who's the local rep?

[asp_125]

Anyone running them yet? Reviews? I just put a set on the Triple since I've had good experiences running Q2s on prior bikes.

Who's the local rep now since 'Scer left for Pirelli?

[WolFeYeZ]

Steve Mills is the Dunlop race tire rep for the area, but dunno about street tires.

[TFOGGuys]

I've been getting good reviews from customers on the Q3s performance-wise, but no real data on longevity yet. This tire has been available for about a month now, so I probably won't hear much about life expectancy until towards the end of August.

[spideyrdr]

Maybe not exactly what you're looking for but..

I ran a Q3 rear (purchased at Performance Cycle) in MW/LW Endurance this last round. I didn't break any records, but managed to put down a 1:48 and it felt really good given the fact it had just rained prior to the race and this was my first race since a low side that sort of rattled me. I'm looking forward to using it as an endurance tire in the coming rounds.

[asp_125]

Thanks Jamie, I can extrapolate to the street. The Triple spec pressure is 36/42 which to me, seems way high. I was curious what you ran at PMP. 32/36? Guess I'll see after tomorrow when I scrub them in.

[WolFeYeZ]

Thanks Jamie, I can extrapolate to the street. The Triple spec pressure is 36/42 which to me, seems way high. I was curious what you ran at PMP. 32/36? Guess I'll see after tomorrow when I scrub them in.

Track pressure for Q2s are 32 front and rear according to Dunlop Race Tire Service and I am assuming it is the same or very close for Q3s. On the street I did like running 36/42 on the Q2s for longevity.

[spideyrdr]

I ran a little lower on the rear, more like 29. I had read Dunlop does recommend 32 or so for the Q2 but with the rain/dust/dirt storm that moved through, I left it a few PSI lower.

[texlurch]

Going from a BT016 to the Q2 I find the front needs a little more psi. The profile on the Q2 makes them feel heavier on the steering to me.
I run 35/34 cold on the street and it works real well. A lighter bike might like something a little different.

I've read they changed the profile on the front Q3 to make it turn a little better. If so that should make them pretty much perfect.

So far as mileage on a Q2... my bike and riding style give me about 1800 miles from the rear.. :twisted:

[asp_125]

I scrubbed in the Q3's yesterday to Deckers and I'd say the new profile makes tip-in a breeze; of course this was the Triple where it's instantaneous. Seemed to hold a line once tipped over, with little countersteering force needed on the bars. Got rid of all the little new tire nubs except for the last outer row.

[texlurch]

I may have to order a front Q3. I have a set of brand new Q2's to go on my TLR.. and my only complaint ever was the heavier feel to the steering.

hmmm