Pirelli Diablo 240/40 ZR 18 Rear

[hombre]

I've used the Pirelli Diablo 240/40 ZR 18 tire on the rear BST CF rim on my R3 for the past 2400 miles. This tire is actually wider than the stock Metzler 240, and is far superior in grip... better compound. The only drawback is that at only 2400 miles, I've already ordered another... that soft compound comes at a price. I can already see that my present rear Diablo won't make it past 3000 miles... but remember I make over 200 ft lbs torque through 7000 RPMs. I wouldn't give up this tire because of the low mileage... it's just too great of a tire. Also at $152 per tire it's a not such a "sting" as the ridiculously priced stock Metzler.

 

[Big Goaler]

Will that tire fit a stock rim?
Also, got anymore pictures of your MONSTER other that the post about running into the sport bikes?

 

[hombre]

Will that tire fit a stock rim?

No, 18" tires don't work too well on 16" rims.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

I get about the same out of a stock Metz

 

[sullyjones]

I can barely get over 3000 miles on the standard metz , good job I dont have the carbon wheels and run the sticky rubber , would cost me a fortune

 

[Sidecar Flip]

No, 18" tires don't work too well on 16" rims.

..........................and I always thought that's what they made 'Great Stuff' expanding urethane foam for................filling in the gaps............

 

[wilbur-t]

Has anybody heard anything about the Avon tire that is supposed to be coming out for the R3?

 

[Joker]

I got 5,000 miles out of my last Metz, I won't get that outta me next one

I ain't got it yet, but it's a comin...........

 

[hombre]

I got 5,000 miles out of my last Metz, I won't get that outta me next one

I ain't got it yet, but it's a comin...........

You're right on the mark, Joker! You'll be twistin' that SC R3 past the thrills ... to the point where you just want to remind yourself it's there.

 

[busajack]

Has anybody heard anything about the Avon tire that is supposed to be coming out for the R3?

Yea Wilbur,I heard it costs to fu##en much. Mileage should be better because they are harder. Guys on the ****** rocket sites won't use them due to hardness. Should be fun to watch the (price hopscotch) in the next 5 yrs..