Sport Attack vs. Metz m3

[el_scor_cho]

After extensive and exhaustive searching i cant find anything to set these two apart in my mind.
I ride a cbr 900. Mainly weekend rides and limited commuting. Not interested in spending anything over the cost of these. Also i have a 130/70 16 on the front so choices are very limited.
Others options / opinions are appreciated. ta!

[naphazoline]

Can't say i've used the Sport attacks,but i've had several sets of M3's on my blade,and they have never let me down in the wet,dry,road,or track.

Infact,they've never given me a moment i didn't deserve.
I find them to be very stable,and after trying a new pair of something different,(which i really regret now),i'll be returning to M3's for good!

Mind you,....i'm sure someone will disagree with me here.:laugh:

[CTD]

,and after trying a new pair of something different,(which i really regret now),i'll be returning to M3's for good!




Me too, my m3's are pretty decent.Ive been considering trying something else on my blade, but not sure if it's worth the risk.

I havent ridden on the conti's either,sorry

I'd like the m3's to last longer (4000km and they're rooted) though.

[el_scor_cho]

ok cool cool a bit to go on. poll is too close though.
i think i may grab the m3's unless a bit of reading tonight convinces me otheriwse.
I heard the conti's are fast wearing compared to the metz. I realise they are both relatively fast wearing tires.
cheers for the input :clap:

[naphazoline]

Just make sure your pressures are good.

You'll get a better life out of any tyres with the right pressures.

[jrandom]

Pilot Powers are better than either.

[naphazoline]

Pilot Powers are better than either.

Are those duel/multi compound?

[jrandom]

Are those duel/multi compound?

Yes, it is the 2CTs of which I speak.

They stick to the road a hell of a lot better than M3s in the wet and the dry, and last for about twice the mileage.

[el_scor_cho]

and go for twice the price?
only prob is they dont make a 130/70 16" for the blade

[naphazoline]

Yes, it is the 2CTs of which I speak.

They stick to the road a hell of a lot better than M3s in the wet and the dry, and last for about twice the mileage.

I have another question for you.

Can you notice a transition from the hard compound to the soft,when tipping it into corners?

One thing i've gotta add,is that in my experience,one type of tyre can be great on one bike,but can be terrible on another.

And in saying that,it's my opinion that tyres are to expensive to experiment with,only to find out you don't like them.

So if you got a brand/model that you like/trust,stick with them.

Hence the M3's for me,and the Blade.

[jrandom]

Can you notice a transition from the hard compound to the soft,when tipping it into corners?

Nope.


So if you got a brand/model that you like/trust,stick with them.

Hence the M3's for me,and the Blade.

Fair call.

[jrandom]

and go for twice the price?

Price is generally about the same.

[Mishy]

I have another question for you.

Can you notice a transition from the hard compound to the soft,when tipping it into corners?.

That normally only becomes aparent once the tyres have a lot of miles on them, and they certainly do develop a step in some cases.

If you are concerned about that, then the Sport Attack is worth looking at.
They are "continuous compound" which means a small, linear change in compound all the way across the tyre - no step.

[Quasievil]

Yes, it is the 2CTs of which I speak.

They stick to the road a hell of a lot better than M3s in the wet and the dry, and last for about twice the mileage.

My Sport attacks eat your 2CT for breakfast I got photos to prove it ;)

[AllanB]

Either - both very good tyres.

Out of the two you could honestly decide on the following factors and you'll not be disappointed:

1. Price - good chain oil is expensive and the change may be enough to buy a can!

2. Tread Pattern :wacko:

[el_scor_cho]

after glowing reviews from the lads at cycletreds i picked up a brand spankin pair of contis.
Tred pattern is pretty cash and they completely transform the blade. off to the mandal tomorow so will give them a good scrubbing in around the twisties. :woohoo:
Thanks for all the input!

[Quasievil]

Good Boy, you wont regret it :scooter:

[jrandom]

My Sport attacks eat your 2CT for breakfast I got photos to prove it ;)

You don't think maybe that had something to do with the bikes? Possibly even the riders?

:lol:

Glad to see the OP went with the Contis. I haven't tried them, but I've heard good things about them.

[Quasievil]

You don't think maybe that had something to do with the bikes? Possibly even the riders?

:lol:

Glad to see the OP went with the Contis. I haven't tried them, but I've heard good things about them.

lol, it was a joyful dig my friend.

Give them a go , I raced a season on them and they where awesome, had the 2ct on this motard and not bad but not as good as the Contis I have on it now

[Stone_Duck]

Just fitted a set of Conti's to the RF, replacing Metz M1's. immediately more nimble around slow speed turns (roundabouts etc), tip in to corners is faster and generally feels a lot more planted even on the first ride while scrubbing them in.
So far so good only 100km in.

[Nonbeliever]

Just fitted a set of Conti's to the RF, replacing Metz M1's. .

sorry buddy but the poll is m3's not m1's.

[klyong82]

Had Conti's on 3 fireblades-2 900's and a 929 seemed to tip into bends quicker than M3's. Using 2CT now on the 1000RR. All good tyres but I am getting more mileage from the 2CT. Be sure to keep Conti's tyre pressures 36 front and 42 rear - it performs much much better.