R1200S Tyres

Lambo · Post by **Lambo** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:42 pm

Getting ready to replace my Pilot Powers after 4,700 miles. Not bad for a sporty tyre but wondered how others rate the alternatives. I've seen the majority wearing Metzler M1's; are they any good or has anyone tried anything else?

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:06 pm

The M3 from metzeler are great and last longer than the M1's. see recommended section for a report from Me and Grommit

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 8:25 pm

What Nick said - I went from M1's to M3's. I definitely wouldn't have gone back. Never a huge fan of the M1's. The 3's are more stable, less fidgety, wear better and (allegedly) have more grip.

Admittedly on an 1100S, but for the most part I'd reckon what makes a good tyre on one bike will do so on another.

IainG · Post by **IainG** » Thu May 08, 2008 5:30 pm

After 400 miles my rear M1 looks like it will struggle to do another 400. Even with "enthusiastic" riding that can't be right surely

stoney · Post by **stoney** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:10 pm

M1s are a pile of pants! I got 1800 miles max out of a rear - even in winter. Powers do me 3k-3.5k for a rear. I've just fitted Road2s and they feel just as good as the Powers but are meant to do double the mileage - definately worth a try. You get a £20 fuel voucher with a pair at the minute too - so thats a bonus!

IainG · Post by **IainG** » Thu May 08, 2008 7:55 pm

The front is still perfect so I don't want to change the pair.
What about M1 front and M3 rear?

andrew s · Post by **andrew s** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:27 pm

I have a M3 front and M1 rear fitted at the moment, but this is only for the short term as I had a part worn M1 already and my M3 was worn.

There again these are fitted to a K1200S.

Going to replace the pair in 2 weeks with Pirelli Corsa lll's.

Andrew