Metzeler Sportec M-3 SuperSport Rear Tires

By Anonymous from Virginia on 10/09/2008

Pros: This tire is great, I ride fairly hard on the street and I've never had it slip on me. The tire makes my bike very flickable and feels very stable in the turns. You can't get a better tire for this price.

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By Jameel from Savannah, GA on 10/02/2008

Pros: Incredible warm-up time, excellent traction, possesses a multi-radial profile that provides a better contact patch as you approach full lean. Tires quickly return to optimal grip after a short stop, and the rear tire is optimized for literbikes (190 profile) I ride a GSX-R 1000, and have only had it slip once during a hard lean, because of sloppy throttle control on my end; the tire regained its composure before I had time to react. Both tires provide wonderful feedback, especially the front under hard braking. I can consistently read what the tires are doing, and am not left feeling doubtful, especially in the twisties. Greatly improved over the M1s, and those were great tires for their time.

Cons: Tires seem to lose a few pounds (2-3 PSI) after hours of hard riding, but it's not a big issue. Mileage is not as good as its predecessors (M1s), but this model favors grip over tread life.

Comments: I have not worn through an entire set yet, but I've run about 3900 miles on the front, it has half of its tread left. The rear was replaced after 2000 miles due to a wood nail, and the new one is... (Read the rest of this review)

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By Corey from NYC on 09/07/2008

Pros: quick warm up, holds well in the rain, I'd recommend it to others

Cons: Pushed on me once in a turn which has affected my confidence in the turn...maybe it was just horrible NYC roads ...we'll see

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By Muzzyman Juggernut from Grand Rapids, MI on 07/20/2008

Pros: The term "warm up" need not apply! When I leave work, I pull out of there like a rockstar-leaned over and nailing it-just a little wiggle-wiggle and I'm gone! It's all throttle control baby! I had two sets of the M-1's and I'm on my second set of the M-3's and I get about 6K out of them. These tires don't square off on the sides either. Also, I don't throw it sideways anymore when shifting from 1st to 2nd while leaned over. Those junk Dunlops nearly put me down several times doing that. Just to let you know, I ride a 150 rwhp Ninja ZX9-R.

Cons: None .

Comments: Heres a comment for ya on how good these tires are. A whitetail slammed into the side of me-at full lean-and I did not crash!! Check out the pics on Myspace. Look me up and we can hookup! ... (Read the rest of this review)

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By Ken W from Pittsburgh, PA on 05/04/2008

Pros: I can't say enough great things about this tire. I have used these on both the street and track, and I have never encountered one problem with them. On the track, I have never experienced any movement through the corners. They heat up extremely fast and maintain a high level of grip when ridden at track speeds for a long period of time. The last about 500-600 miles on the track which can last a full season depending on how many track days I attend. They wear evenly and maintain grip throughout the tire's life. The price is right- you won't be dissapointed.

Cons: I wish they lasted indefinately, but no tire does.

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