either metzler or pirelli?

**soundbeltfarm** · 18th March 2005, 08:42

looking for tyres and ive found that metzler make a roadtech in an 18 inch and pirelli make a dragon in an 18 too.
anyone had any thing to do with these tyres and what were they like?

**Lou Girardin** · 18th March 2005, 10:08

Originally Posted by soundbeltfarm

looking for tyres and ive found that metzler make a roadtech in an 18 inch and pirelli make a dragon in an 18 too.
anyone had any thing to do with these tyres and what were they like?

They're both good, the Metz is newer technology and probably grippier, I guess it'll come down to price.

**soundbeltfarm** · 18th March 2005, 10:27

the metzler is 20 bucks a tyre cheaper then the pirelli.

**Coldkiwi** · 18th March 2005, 11:34

I thought 'dragons' had gone out of production with the introduction of the diablo range. The only dragons left are supercorsa dragons (I think)... which aren't really built for the same purpose as a road tech. Anyone confirm?

**scroter** · 18th March 2005, 12:30

roadtechs are the replacement for mez4. what a difference, great tyre planty of grip, nice shape, not sure how long they last but for a sprort touring tyre they got excellent grip and handling

**DEATH_INC.** · 18th March 2005, 19:27

Not used either myself,but the dragon is well past it's use-by date now.
Heard nothing but good stuff about the roadtechs.

**soundbeltfarm** · 18th March 2005, 20:50

yeah leaning to the roadtech.
its hard ti find much thats an 18inch

**Sensei** · 18th March 2005, 21:51

Have Z6 on the back of the GSXR 1000 Excellent tyre .More than enough for all types of riding . Mine has done 6k & has about 1500k left . Getting abit ripped up now from a couple of very hard ride's but still has good shape .
Will be buying another for sure off Whitetrash
SENSEI