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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II vs Michelin Power SuperSport Evo — 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.

Tire A Dunlop

Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
75
Comfort
95
Treadwear
70
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Michelin

Michelin Power SuperSport Evo

Summer Extreme Performance tires

Michelin Power SuperSport Evo tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
93/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
100
Wet
80
Comfort
100
Treadwear
80
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Power SuperSport Evo — better treadwear, dry and wet. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power SuperSport Evo leads by 5
A — Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
95
B — Michelin Power SuperSport Evo
100
Why this score
SourceSportmax Qualifier IIPower SuperSport Evo
Tyre Reviews owners 95 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Power SuperSport Evo leads by 5
A — Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
75
B — Michelin Power SuperSport Evo
80
Why this score
SourceSportmax Qualifier IIPower SuperSport Evo
Tyre Reviews owners 75 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Power SuperSport Evo leads by 5
A — Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
95
B — Michelin Power SuperSport Evo
100
Why this score
SourceSportmax Qualifier IIPower SuperSport Evo
Tyre Reviews owners 95 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Power SuperSport Evo leads by 10
A — Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
70
B — Michelin Power SuperSport Evo
80
Why this score
SourceSportmax Qualifier IIPower SuperSport Evo
Tyre Reviews owners 70 80

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
95
B — Michelin Power SuperSport Evo
95
Why this score
SourceSportmax Qualifier IIPower SuperSport Evo
Tyre Reviews owners 95 95

Scores at a glance

Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II vs Michelin Power SuperSport Evo: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Sportmax Qualifier IIMichelin Power SuperSport Evo
Relative Score 83 88
Dry 95 100
Wet 75 80
Comfort 95 100
Treadwear 70 80
Handling 95 95

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Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II

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.
Tire B Michelin Power SuperSport Evo

The Michelin Power SuperSport Evo is highly regarded by riders for its exceptional dry grip, rapid warm-up times, and precise handling characteristics. Users consistently report increased confidence during aggressive cornering and canyon riding compared to competing sport-oriented tires.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry weather grip and cornering stability
  • Rapid warm-up time for immediate performance
  • High levels of rider feedback and steering precision
  • Superior bump absorption compared to direct competitors

Cons

  • Limited data available regarding long-term tread longevity
  • Insufficient user feedback on wet weather performance

Observations

  • Riders of sportbikes, such as the Suzuki GSXR, report significant performance improvements over previous-generation tires like the Pilot Power 2CT.
  • The tire is specifically noted as an ideal upgrade for weekend canyon riding and spirited road use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II B · Michelin Power SuperSport Evo
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Extreme Performance tires
Vehicle typeMotorcycleMotorcycle
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Power SuperSport Evo — better treadwear, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Power SuperSport Evo scores 80 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Power SuperSport Evo scores 100 vs 95 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Power SuperSport Evo scores 80 vs 75 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Power SuperSport Evo scores 100 vs 95 on comfort.

Tire A · Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II
Tire B · Michelin Power SuperSport Evo

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.