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Pirelli Metzler

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    Pirelli Metzler

    Is an M3 any sort of Pirelli ?

    same tire different label ?

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    Pirelli Metzler

    not that i'm aware of. different makes all together.

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    Pirelli Metzler

    Same company, different brands -- I believe Pirelli purchased controlling interest some years ago to bolster their market share against Michelin.

    I suspect the M3 shares much with the Diablo Corsa III

    After experiencing a dangerous Sportec blem and the local rep not taking care of it, my money will not go into Metzeler's till.

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    Pirelli Metzler

    Pirelli wanted access to Metzeler manufacturing technology. Instead of trying to develop it on their own, it was cheaper to buy into the company.

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    Pirelli Metzler

    Its about even because there is not much of a price difference between m3 and diablows anyway.

    Being Cheap best deals...

    Bridgestone 240
    Dunlop, Michelin 260
    Metzler 290

    so far the gixer eats a rear every about 2700 miles
    fronts 4500. The Metzlers M3 allude to a 30 percent increase in tire life
    but its probably BS... goto to love the website.

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    Pirelli Metzler

    The Pilot Powers have excellent wear resistance, if longevity between tire changes is a primary concern. I do find their carcass to be uncomfortably stiff on some of the rougher road surfaces in our area, otherwise they kick ass.

    Rich, you get that thing on the track yet?

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    Pirelli Metzler

    No track for me I am a pussy

    Really am a pessimist so I know I would be down and chew up 2K of plastic and burn my leathers.

    also sensed a vibration at 125 so being calm till these tires gone <115


    Found an ebay metzler deal for 250 on ebay... suspicious ebay but leaning that way


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