Metzeller M1's

[1300hayabusa]

I had/used the M1's in Germany and I think those tires are pretty good but unfortunately the roads here are crap and they will deteriorate quickly.Also keep in mind that tires here will get different wear patterns due to the so many differnt tarmac/asphalt/concrete surfaces that are used in our states,so when a comparison is done alot of these and other factors should be taken in account .IMO here in Queensland tires wear quicker and grip can be an issue when the roads get too hot,no matter what hoops you have on.It would also be a good idea to check why tires are being sold at a dirt cheap price????The manufacture date is on the side of the tire and usually comes in an embossed oval shape form with 4 numbers in it.The first two numbers indicate the amount of weeks when they where made and the last two are the year IE:1608 that means that it was made in April of 08 and so on.Vulcanizer's don't tell you this especially if they bought a shit load at a throw away price and they are being off loaded onto the Aussie market and they/you can bet your sweet ass that they will be sold/bought by the locals due to the price just to find out that the grip is shithouse not because of the tire but something as simple as the fact that its been sitting there for 3 or more years.