F4iguy Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Can anyone weigh in on the Q2 vs. Q3 for an intermediate track day rider? I have a chance to save a few $$$ and get some secondhand, but unused Q2's or go the full Monty and get Q3's.Thanks.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 I doubt any of us could tell the difference between them. I have seen guys fly on the q2, talking times that could podium in wera or Motoseries expert races. Granted it was Jeff wrobel running them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 I was swayed by several here to get the Q2's, glad i did as they performed very well for a heavy bike and Novice trackday'er. Cant imagine the Q3 would be any less of a tire. Buy both and report your reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Not that I run a very quick pace "one of the faster intermediate riders" but I like the q3. I havent had any issues with them slipping much unless I miss a rev match and slide the rear. I did have a slowside on sunday at PIRC but was my fault not the tires. Tucked the front because I went wide on turn one and I tried to lean the bike over to compensate and away she went. I forgot to fold my knee in as well so thinking that might have taken some weight off the tires as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 i've never tried the q3, but the q2 is a very capable tire and i've heard nothing but great things about the q3 and that its at least a minor improvement over the q2. that all said, i never pass up cheap tires. i generally save up a few hundred for every winter so i can snap up cheap race tires where i can find them. i'd say if you're not running mid pack to upper advanced lap times, you probably won't notice the difference between any of the street tires meant for a balance of track day/street riding (specifically, Q2/Q3, pilot power, power 2ct, pures, etc). buuuuuuut, track riding is a LOT about your comfort level and trusting your tires, so you should go with what makes you feel most confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) I just switched from Q2's to Q3's and I like the Q3's a lot more. They turn in much quicker than the Q2's did BUT for a track day where you will wear it out quickly anyway, I'd go for the good deal and then buy the Q3's later. Edited September 27, 2013 by Mary#17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximumJEFF Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Jason Pridmore used Q2's on all his bikes for STAR School. I saw him dragging knee with a 250lbs guy riding two-up. Q2's are plenty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 First off, I am not a fan of Dunlop tires, but I thought I would give the Q3's a try anyway, so far, no complaints.I have no personal experience with the Q2, but I hear that they are good tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidersDiscount Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 You will be fine with either choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 if the price is right, a Q2 will be more than good enough for an intermediate pace at a track day. Just don't run street pressures. I did my first season with WERA running Q2's without warmers, and after the warmup lap, I was knee down into turn 3 or 4. Probably would have been fine in turn 1 if not for traffic. I am actually really excited about the Q3 explicitly because of how cheap the Q2's should become now. Gotta get a street bike to use them on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4iguy Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Thanks to all. Going with the Q2's and save the extra cabbage for other upgrades. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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