Just curious what you guys are installing for aftermarket tires

Thinking of the Metzler M1 Sportec
180/55 rear 120/70 front

Does the smaller tire size on the rear make the bike turn easier?

Thanks in advance...

Does the smaller tire size on the rear make the bike turn easier?...

yup.

I haven't tried the metz's but know someone who has and he loves them for multi conditions.
I used the bt12's on my 03 and also the pilot sports. The pilots turned slower than the battleaxes while the bt's had a little more slide in the slower speeds and the pilots squished a bit in the real tight turns...

Good luck with your choice and Ride On!

Just curious what you guys are installing for aftermarket tires

Thinking of the Metzler M1 Sportec
180/55 rear 120/70 front

Does the smaller tire size on the rear make the bike turn easier?

Thanks in advance...

i had the sportec m1s on my old bike and i loved them! they stuck like glue!! i only rode on the streets and canyons though... no tracks. when it was time to replace the m1s, i put on 208's. they are OK... not as good as the m1s IMO. i wish i would've stuck with the metzlers!! but i wanted to try something new... so oh well.

on my 954, i have the bt12's... still breaking those in, so i don't know how well they handle yet... but to me, the sportecs are awesome tires!!

Pirelli Diablos.....awesome tires, the 54 feels like a 600 in corners with these tires. Warm fast, very sticky, good life expectacy. I have only used them on the street and I love them, If you want track tires do with the Pirelli Corsas.

Pirelli Super Corsa's. Race compound! The only way to FLY! :lol: 180/55-17 rear

Slippery as a MOFO until warm :!:

Pirelli Super Corsa's. Race compound! The only way to FLY! :lol: 180/55-17 rear

Slippery as a MOFO until warm :!:

Pirelli Super Corsa's. Race compound! ! 180/55-17 rear
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I like mine too