Metzeler Sportec M3 review

**discotex** · 1st April 2009, 21:47

Originally Posted by DVS 69

Yeah i have them on my gixer 600 ..... What i read on the first page bout these hits it right on the nail theyre awesum tyres and wear well and good feedback i didnt like the bto16's

What didn't you like about the 016's? Too slow handling on the gixxer?

**Corse1** · 28th April 2012, 19:35

Well a couple of years anyway. I just bought a set of M3's and was debating if the BT016's would be better?? In the end it came down to availability. Can't argue with a set of M3's at $320 190 rear and 120 front. good to have contacts in a country where they don't get ripped on price and the shipping is free (lucky me)

Are these old spec tyres? I have had a set of diablo Rosso's that let go leading to crash last year but maybe the rosso II's are better? I had a couple of slides on the Rosso's weeks before the crash and should have learnt from that. Not too late to change my mind.

What is the latest thougts on the M3's

**Harry the Barstard** · 28th April 2012, 20:20

I love em,

I had a pair on my 1992 ZXR750 years ago. She was an awsome bike but she was very heavy for a sports bike. The M3's took on all her weight and didnt once give me anything to worry about on and off the track.

I would have no worries riding them again.

**Corse1** · 28th April 2012, 21:19

Originally Posted by Harry the Barstard

I love em,

I had a pair on my 1992 ZXR750 years ago. She was an awsome bike but she was very heavy for a sports bike. The M3's took on all her weight and didnt once give me anything to worry about on and off the track.

I would have no worries riding them again.

Thanks Harry, Will wait calmly for their arrival. they are replacing a set of M5 interacts....now thats crazy money but good tyres.

**Madness** · 28th April 2012, 21:22

The M5 replaced the M3 AFAIK. Good price on the M3's so who cares!

**hayd3n** · 24th January 2013, 16:26

sounds like im getting a m3 front next week

**Stylo** · 30th January 2013, 19:00

Originally Posted by hayd3n

sounds like im getting a m3 front next week

Reading this thread with interest.

On my second back tyre after 9000 kms, front still good for more @ 9000kms - Z8 Metzeler Interact 'O' version set - Awesome tyres

Gen 2 Hayabusa, including a couple of days at the Drags and a trip, two up to Auckland and back ...

Be interested how a set of M3's would go on my Bike ??

**Madness** · 30th January 2013, 19:21

Originally Posted by Stylo

Reading this thread with interest.

On my second back tyre after 9000 kms, front still good for more @ 9000kms - Z8 Metzeler Interact 'O' version set - Awesome tyres

Gen 2 Hayabusa, including a couple of days at the Drags and a trip, two up to Auckland and back ...

Be interested how a set of M3's would go on my Bike ??

They won't last half as long as the Z8's. I'm on my second Z8 rear on the ZX12 & I just can't seem to kill it, including a few burnouts at the drag strip. I've been running Z8 rear with M5 front as I like a bit more sticky up front.

**mouldy** · 5th February 2013, 21:01

Originally Posted by Madness

The M5 replaced the M3 AFAIK. Good price on the M3's so who cares!

i have run both the M3 and M5 and actually prefer the M3 for feedback and flickability . Am on Dunlop Sportsmarts now and wonder why I spend monet on race tyres