83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II vs Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier II | Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier II | Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier II | Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier II | Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sportmax Qualifier II leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Sportmax Qualifier II | Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 76 |
| Dry | 95 | 85 |
| Wet | 75 | 70 |
| Comfort | 95 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 70 |
| Handling | 95 | 83 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II is regarded as a responsive and confidence-inspiring tire that offers excellent feedback and predictable handling characteristics. While it performs well in spirited riding conditions, users note that it requires a brief warm-up period to reach optimal operating temperatures in colder weather.
Pros
- Quick and agile turn-in response
- High levels of grip and tactile feedback
- Predictable behavior when approaching the limit of traction
- Reliable performance in wet conditions
Cons
- Requires significant warm-up time in cold temperatures
- Performance is sensitive to ambient temperature fluctuations
Observations
- Sportbike riders, specifically those on middleweight machines like the Kawasaki ZX6R, report a noticeable improvement in agility compared to competing brands.
The Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly tire suitable for daily commuting and intermediate riding. While it offers reliable performance in dry conditions, users note limitations in confidence at extreme lean angles and reduced traction in wet weather.
Pros
- Solid performance for daily commuting and intermediate canyon riding
- Good value proposition as an affordable, stock-tier option
- Respectable tread longevity for a sport-oriented tire
Cons
- Noticeable lack of traction and slippage on wet road surfaces
- Limited confidence and feedback when pushing to aggressive lean angles
- Performance falls short of dedicated track-focused tires like the GP Racer
Observations
- Users reported achieving approximately 8,000 miles of service life, suggesting a balance between sport performance and durability for mixed-use riders.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II | B · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | Motorcycle |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Dunlop
76
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 95 vs 83 on comfort.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 95 vs 83 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 95 vs 85 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II scores 75 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
Tire B · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.