Any Metzeler Sportec M3 fans here?

tached1000rr · 04-10-2009, 12:16 PM

Curious what type of mileage anyone is seeing out of this tire?

NeonspeedRT · 04-10-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Curious what type of mileage anyone is seeing out of this tire?

I ran through 2 sets on my 900RR. I averaged about 6000 miles on them. My wife is running a pair oh her R1 that seem to be doing pretty good so far.

I had no issues with them. However all the M3's i've used and other people have used, seem to loose air. If you run them, get in the habit of checking the tire pressure at least once every two weeks.

Yamerhaw · 04-10-2009, 01:10 PM

had some on my 02 R1, the 190 rear looks more like a 180, got about 2,700 out of the front, about 2,100 on the rear

tached1000rr · 04-10-2009, 01:37 PM

I have some on our Honda F4I they look great still after approx 1800 miles, but my wife put most of the miles on it and she does not ride aggressively.

No Worries · 04-10-2009, 10:12 PM

I used the Sportec M1's for several years on my CBR. Neutral handling and very sticky. Not great in the rain, and they wear quickly. The Avons I use now are similar in handling, but are much better in the rain and get a little more mileage. But my CBR is quite heavy and the roads here are "tar and chip" which are pretty hard on tires.

sfarson · 04-11-2009, 12:07 AM

Have found the M3 to be a confident tire in all kinds of conditions, including aggressive riding. 3000 miles was all I could get out of the rear.

04-10-2009, 12:16 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Any Metzeler Sportec M3 fans here? Curious what type of mileage anyone is seeing out of this tire?

04-10-2009, 01:10 PM	#3
Yamerhaw Country Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hicktown in NC Moto: 07 R1 Posts: 797	had some on my 02 R1, the 190 rear looks more like a 180, got about 2,700 out of the front, about 2,100 on the rear __________________ “If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.” It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.

04-10-2009, 01:37 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I have some on our Honda F4I they look great still after approx 1800 miles, but my wife put most of the miles on it and she does not ride aggressively.

04-10-2009, 10:12 PM	#5
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I used the Sportec M1's for several years on my CBR. Neutral handling and very sticky. Not great in the rain, and they wear quickly. The Avons I use now are similar in handling, but are much better in the rain and get a little more mileage. But my CBR is quite heavy and the roads here are "tar and chip" which are pretty hard on tires.

04-11-2009, 12:07 AM	#6
sfarson On a Ride Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Rockies Moto: Two Wheels Posts: 104	Have found the M3 to be a confident tire in all kinds of conditions, including aggressive riding. 3000 miles was all I could get out of the rear.