Getting new tires for a motorcycle can be a bit nerve racking. Trying to figure out the best tire that fits my riding needs, but also satisfies my pocketbook and lasts long enough that this is not becoming an annual or semi-annual affair can be challenging. Add to that the fact that motorcycle tire technology seems to be constantly changing and the need to take it easy for a couple hundred miles while the new tires get scrubbed in just adds to my anxiety. So you can imagine that when my annual state safety inspection pointed out that the Metzler's that were on my BMW were on their last legs, I was not exactly a happy camper.
Luckily, the folks at MAX BMW in NH came to my rescue. The Metzler Sportec M3s that were on my bike when I purchased it had served me well, but were not suited to my riding style, which is heavily focused on lots of long distances along back roads and not necessarily all out grip. If anything, the Metzlers provided too much grip and did not allow me to enjoy the control of the bike as much as I would have liked. When I finally took the BMW in to be serviced, I asked for a recommendation from the team at MAX and they suggested switching to the Michelin Pilot Road 3.
