Q2 compared to M5

68gts · 10-02-2011, 06:11 PM

Anyone who has run the M5 Metzler and the Dunlop Q2 please post your opions on how the two compare as i am about to pull the trigger on some m5's because the Q2'2 are great,but 2000 miles a set is not acceptable.

capecod1000rr · 10-02-2011, 06:26 PM

If ur talking an everyday tire, I'd go with the M5's. I only say that because of their stability in wet conditions.

If you ride a little more aggressively, I'd go with the Q2. Sorry this didn't help more, just my opinion.

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shashankmittal · 10-02-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gts

Anyone who has run the M5 Metzler and the Dunlop Q2 please post your opions on how the two compare as i am about to pull the trigger on some m5's because the Q2'2 are great,but 2000 miles a set is not acceptable.

With the right suspension settings and correct tire pressure, the Q2 will last much longer. I am on my second set of Q2 and my first set lasted me 7k, 9k miles (rear, front).

**Triple Threat** · 10-02-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shashankmittal

With the right suspension settings and correct tire pressure, the Q2 will last much longer. I am on my second set of Q2 and my first set lasted me 7k, 9k miles (rear, front).

What air settings did you go with?

S&Kmotorrad · 10-03-2011, 02:14 AM

I used Q2 a lot, i would say about 8~9 pairs in the past, originally i started using them when they first launched in early 2010.

here is a reviewed i wrote

you may compared with others.

68gts · 10-03-2011, 08:25 AM

Good review,and nice site,thanks.

shashankmittal · 10-13-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

What air settings did you go with?

30/30 (track) and 36/36 (street)

markjenn · 10-13-2011, 06:49 PM

You can get reasonable mileage out of Q2's but not at some of the low street tire pressures I see bandied about on this board. I'm not sure any sport tire gets more than a couple K when you're running pressures in the high-20's and low-30's.

- Mark

S&Kmotorrad · 10-13-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markjenn

You can get reasonable mileage out of Q2's but not at some of the low street tire pressures I see bandied about on this board. I'm not sure any sport tire gets more than a couple K when you're running pressures in the high-20's and low-30's.

- Mark

+1, agreed!!

here are my reference in terms of usage:

K1300S (550 lb bike), 3,000 miles with out any problem with handling consistency

(still have about 300~400 in the middle, decide to change up because the side wear was below worn indicator)

GSXR K2 (450 lb bike)- did 6 track days with numerous of canyon riding, slip a few time, but, predicable, yet, i sold the bike before i get to see when it needs the change.

I would think GSXR would be something like S1 we have, but, just reference.

good luck...