Help with tyre choice

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hi all after reading the review a was suggested to me that reviewed various tyres I've narrowed the choice down to these:
Metzeler Sportec-M1
Michelin Pilot Power
Pirelli Diablo
I already have Diablos on now, dont know if to try something new or try any of the above?? Any opinions greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Bod

fuzz · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Apparently the Diablos are a newer version of the M-1, so I'd probably go with these if I was you. I suppose it depends on if you don't think they perform the way you want them to.
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

I've had Sportec M-1 and Dunlog 208 on the 'ace, and liked them both...

I'm not sure if it was conditions, but I have had the rear let go slightly in the wet once, on the dunlops, but I have no idea if that was the tyre, or road conditions/diesel etc.

On the track, I could tell very little difference between them both

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pj25 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Karma :

iv used the pilot power's twice now. never had a problem with them. great wear rate. excellent grip both in the dry and wet. Cool

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dainesefreak · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Karma :

I had Sportec M1's on my old Blade, when I asked about replacing the worn tyres I asked about putting M1's on again. I was told yep no probs, but the Diablos are basically the same/newer version with more advanced construction.

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

So its a choice between the Michellins and the Pirelli. I want a tyre that will last a while and give me enough grip.

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Any more opinions?

mattfuzzy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Karma :

iv heard some good things about the diablos, if the ones you got on at the moment are good enough just use them again Mr. Green

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Good point that, just wondering if there is anything better. Too much choice

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Diablos, heard they're pretty good for road riding, even in wet/winter conditions. Getting some fitted to my bike next week.

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

Diablo's all the way!

I've done 3000 miles on my set and 8 trackdays, and they've still got a fair amount of tread left on them.

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