Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV Rear Tire – 190/55ZR17
Product Overview
This is the 190/55ZR17 rear in the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV line, Dunlop part number 45253306. Dunlop builds the Roadsmart IV as a sport-touring tire: the priority is mileage and stability for road riding, with sport-level grip kept on the shoulders for cornering.
190/55-17 is the stock rear size on most current literbikes.
If your riding is mostly track days, this is not the tire built for that. The Roadsmart IV is aimed at riders who put real miles on the road and want the tire to last.
Key Technology & Design
Multi-Tread (MT) dual compound
The tread carries two compounds: a longer-wearing compound down the centre, where the tire runs when upright, and a grippier compound on the shoulders, where it runs when leaned over.
Hi Silica X and Fine Carbon compounds
Dunlop states that both the front and rear compounds use Hi Silica X and Fine Carbon to improve wet grip and braking performance.
Jointless Belt (JLB) rear construction
Dunlop builds the rear with a Jointless Belt, which they say limits the tire's growth at speed and sharpens handling response.
Mileage versus the Roadsmart III
Dunlop states that in their own testing the Roadsmart IV rear gave 26% more mileage than the Roadsmart III rear, and the front 23% more.
Lighter steering
Dunlop states the revised profiles need roughly 15% less steering input on turn-in than before, with more predictable feedback through the lean.
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Brand:
DUNLOP
SKU:
0302-1537
Description:
Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV Rear Tire – 190/55ZR17
Product Overview
This is the 190/55ZR17 rear in the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart IV line, Dunlop part number 45253306. Dunlop builds the Roadsmart IV as a sport-touring tire: the priority is mileage and stability for road riding, with sport-level grip kept on the shoulders for cornering.
190/55-17 is the stock rear size on most current literbikes.
If your riding is mostly track days, this is not the tire built for that. The Roadsmart IV is aimed at riders who put real miles on the road and want the tire to last.
Key Technology & Design
Multi-Tread (MT) dual compound
The tread carries two compounds: a longer-wearing compound down the centre, where the tire runs when upright, and a grippier compound on the shoulders, where it runs when leaned over.
Hi Silica X and Fine Carbon compounds
Dunlop states that both the front and rear compounds use Hi Silica X and Fine Carbon to improve wet grip and braking performance.
Jointless Belt (JLB) rear construction
Dunlop builds the rear with a Jointless Belt, which they say limits the tire’s growth at speed and sharpens handling response.
Mileage versus the Roadsmart III
Dunlop states that in their own testing the Roadsmart IV rear gave 26% more mileage than the Roadsmart III rear, and the front 23% more.
Lighter steering
Dunlop states the revised profiles need roughly 15% less steering input on turn-in than before, with more predictable feedback through the lean.