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    Metzeler vs Pirelli vs Michelin

    The rear is coming up for replacement and I am considering a few:

    Metzeler M3

    Metseler Z6

    Pirelli Diablo Rosso

    Michelin Pilot Power Road 2

    Continental Attack

    Considerations:
    I commute 90% of the time, rain or shine
    I go for spirited weekend blasts in the twisties

    Went into a bike shop the other day that also fits Michelin. Mechanic actually recommended against them! Also confirmed the story that I have been heard of them changing characteristics after about 50% of wear. He reckons Michelin is over rated...

    He recommended the (slightly cheaper) Metzelers: Z6 or M3.
    After I said I’d be happy with 8 to 10K km’s he said go for the M3, more stickier, although he reckons the Z6 is excellent in the wet and has sold truckloads…

    I get the idea that Metzeler is an under rated (and slightly cheaper than Michelin) tire..
    Also reading and hearing rave reviews about the Pirelli Diablo Rosso - Pirelli and Metzeler being the same company...got me very interested in trying Metzeler.

    Any suggestions?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Farab View Post
    I commute 90% of the time, rain or shine
    I go for spirited weekend blasts in the twisties
    There is your answer. Dual compound FTW!!!
    Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?

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    Went to Pirelli Diablos awhile back and am very happy both with how they stick and the mileage,TL is pretty hard on tyres and these things are proving the best yet in mho.Have heard good things about Conti tyres.
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    After never getting more than 10k from a tyre (including a zzr250), the hornet has had a pair of Pilot Road 2's for at least 12k, if not going towards 20k (I have no idea when they were actually put on, but its been a while), that is all commuting, maybe 750km of country tops, with wheelies and blasting away from lights thrown in.

    Damn good tyre, still have them, but they will need to be replaced shortly
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    Quote Originally Posted by Farab View Post
    Any suggestions?
    Why yes!
    Avon Storms.
    ... and that's what I think.

    Or summat.


    Or maybe not...

    Dunno really....


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    I happen to like Metzlers and I see you're considering the Z6 (as am I). Pirelli also have the Strada's which are pretty comparable. So, if you're leaning towards the Z6 then the Strada could also be an option ($?) - I got just under 11,000km out of my first set and they're just as good in the wet as the Metzlers. If you're more of a sports-tourer than full-on sports then either of these could be a goer - esp if you want reasonable wear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by banditrider View Post
    I happen to like Metzlers and I see you're considering the Z6 (as am I). Pirelli also have the Strada's which are pretty comparable. So, if you're leaning towards the Z6 then the Strada could also be an option ($?) - I got just under 11,000km out of my first set and they're just as good in the wet as the Metzlers. If you're more of a sports-tourer than full-on sports then either of these could be a goer - esp if you want reasonable wear.
    Out of interest what do you use on the VTR?As i posted i am using Diablos on the TL and well happy,anything thats not shagged after 5/6 k is good on that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by vifferman View Post
    Why yes!
    Avon Storms.
    Yay!

    Dunlop's new RoadSmarts are worth a look too, although after 6,000km my jury is still out on them.
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    As has been said in previous tyres threads, the z6 and strada are very similar, to the point that the tread pattern is almost identical, and they are made in the same factory.

    The z6 has a wider solid piece in the middle, whereas the strada's grooves go further towards the centre, ie, centre wise, the z6 should last longer. I had a puncture in each of my two rear z6, and never another tyre... really weird. Strada gets a little cut up with harder riding on heavier bikes.

    I found the PR2 better than both the z6 and strada, and I have ridden 10k+ on all of them.
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    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    My whale chewed up & spat out the Conti Road Attack, they don't like getting hot.

    I'll run only Pirelli. Diablo front, Strada rear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    After never getting more than 10k from a tyre (including a zzr250), the hornet has had a pair of Pilot Road 2's for at least 12k...
    I still had a legal Z6 on my GSXR1100 after 10k, but changed to the 750 so don't know what I would have got from the Z6. Put Pilot Sports on the 750...after 8k the rear was squared and as thin as paper in the middle. Changed to PR2s...14k later, not square, not bald, no chicken strips, still very legal.
    Like I said...Dual compound FTW.
    Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?

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    BT020 or 021 for distance or 014 for a bit more grip with good tyre life.

    I have gotten over 10k out of these on my CB1300 & will buy again
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    New BT016 out now also. Multi compound front and rear.

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