[richw]

Is an M3 any sort of Pirelli ?

same tire different label ?

[BMFR6]

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

[ChR1s]

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.

[Karaya One]

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

[richw]

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.

[ChR1s]

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?

[richw]

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


headin back to Vt and Camp Meade 9-7 and 9-8 sign up