Metzeler sportec M3 any good?

[MidwestKAT]

I found these tires, looks like a good deal, has anyone used them before?

http://www.motosport.com/motorcycle/product/METZELER-SPORTEC-M3-TIRE-COMBO/?id=114917#BVRRWidgetID

[thetable]

They aren't horrible, but they have been largely replaced by the M5 in Metz's lineup. The consensus is the current go to sport tires are the Dunlop Q2 and the Mich Pilot Power (both variations.)

Not knowing your current riding level or experience, I would suggest that you would be better served by a set of sport touring tires, which will last longer and offer at least as much grip as you will be able to use. My personaly favorites in this category are the Michelin Pilot Road 2 and the Pilot Road 3. They are expensive, but the last better than anything I have found, and they still give me plenty of traction to go play with.

[steves]

The M3 is old tech at this point. Probably not bad if you are looking for a bargain, but there are much nicer skins out there.

[MidwestKAT]

Ok, thank you. IT turns out they dont have the size I'm looking for in stock anyway, I'll try the touring tires b/c it seems like that's more of what I'm looking for.

[thetable]

I'll try the touring tires b/c it seems like that's more of what I'm looking for.

Sport touring, not touring, there is a BIG difference.

[steves]

Touring tires are meant for pounding down the super slab, and aren't very sticky at all.

[Nero]

Stay away from the touring tires. they eat pavement well, but their grip is poor and may cause you to eat pavement too, if you ever ride aggressively.