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Diablo Rosso™ III

Name: Diablo Rosso™ III Motorcycle Tires
Brand: PIRELLI
Rating: 8.3 (10 reviews)

Pirelli's WSBK-bred sport tire built for aggressive street riders who want race-derived grip without giving up real-world usability.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Sport · Street & Light Track

PIRELLI Diablo Rosso™ III motorcycle tire

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BrandPIRELLI

TypeSport / Track

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes10

Bi-compound construction zones a dedicated race-spec strip from mid-lean outward — maximum bite exactly where you're pushing hardest

High-silica compound stays consistent across a wide temperature window, from cool canyon mornings to hot afternoon pavement

WSBK-derived profile geometry rewards quick, confident transitions and sharp turn-in on technical roads

Flash racing tread pattern distributes contact stress evenly across the tread face, slowing center wear and keeping performance consistent throughout the tire's life

Enlarged contact patch versus the prior generation means more rubber working the road under braking and hard acceleration

Rated for novice-to-intermediate track days — a genuine street-to-circuit tire without needing a wheel swap

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.3/10

★★★★☆

The Rosso III is the go-to for Orange County riders who ride hard on the street, hit a few track days a season, and want real grip without swapping rubber every few months.

Performance

Dry Grip8.7

Wet Grip7.9

Street Manners8.5

Track Capability8.2

Mileage7.4

Value7.8

Best For

Aggressive Street Rider

You're on the throttle through Ortega Highway or the 18 every weekend, staying street-legal but riding with intent. You need a tire that delivers real grip at real lean angles and holds up across regular mileage — the Rosso III is built around exactly this kind of rider.

Perfect Match

Track Day Enthusiast (Novice–Intermediate)

You're logging a handful of track days each year — riding your bike to the gate, suiting up, and hitting the circuit without a trailer or a tire warmer. The Rosso III handles that dual life well through novice and intermediate sessions, though serious fast-group riders will eventually outpace what a street tire can offer.

Great Match

Sport-Touring Rider

If your weekly mileage is high and you're riding in all conditions — including Southern California's occasional wet winters — the Rosso III isn't your best fit. It performs, but it gives up wear life and all-weather depth that a dedicated sport-touring tire delivers. The Pirelli Angel GT II is a smarter call for your riding profile.

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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	110/70ZR17	—	0301-0628	2635000	8019227263503	$171.74$208.20Save $36
Front	120/60ZR17	—	0301-0629	2635100	8019227263510	$181.36$219.86Save $39
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0683	2807800	8019227280784	$177.14$214.71Save $38
Front	120/70ZR17	—	0301-0605	2635200	8019227263527	$185.00$224.25Save $39
Rear	150/60ZR17	—	0302-1051	2635300	8019227263534	$218.17$264.45Save $46
Rear	160/60ZR17	—	0306-0522	2635400	8019227263541	$217.80$264.04Save $46
Rear	180/55ZR17	—	0306-0523	2635500	8019227263558	$223.74$271.23Save $47
Rear	190/50ZR17	—	0302-1052	2635700	8019227263572	$260.57$315.86Save $55
Rear	190/55ZR17	—	0306-0524	2635800	8019227263589	$269.66$326.89Save $57
Rear	240/45ZR17	82W · 1047 lbs / 168 mph	0302-1292	2717800	8019227271782	$330.88$401.13Save $70

Frequently Asked

Rear life generally falls in the 3,500–5,500 mile range depending on how hard you ride, your bike's weight, and pavement conditions. Hard chargers and heavier machines will land at the lower end; measured street riders can stretch toward the top. Fronts typically outlast rears by a wide margin, often reaching 6,000–8,000 miles.

Absolutely — they're a solid choice for novice and intermediate groups where you're building pace and learning the limits. The bi-compound design and WSBK-inspired profile give you real performance headroom in those sessions. If you're running fast-group laps and chasing times, a dedicated track tire like the Pirelli Supercorsa SP will serve you better.

The silica compound and Flash tread pattern handle light rain and damp roads with reasonable confidence — this isn't a tire that falls apart the moment it gets wet. That said, it's engineered for performance, not precipitation. Riders who regularly encounter wet commutes or winter riding will get more peace of mind from a sport-touring compound with deeper grooves and more aggressive drainage.

Yes — plan for roughly 100 miles of progressive riding to scrub off the mold-release agents and let the compound seat properly. Keep lean angles moderate, avoid hard braking, and don't snap the throttle open during that initial period. Gradual heat cycling is what gets the tire into its performance window safely.

The Rosso III is tuned for the rider who splits time between street miles and occasional track sessions — it balances grip with usable wear life and a broader operating temperature range. The Rosso Corsa II leans harder into outright track performance with stickier compounds that sacrifice street longevity. If most of your riding is on public roads with the occasional track day, the Rosso III is the more practical and cost-effective choice.

Yes, the tread pattern is directional and rotation matters — there's an arrow molded into the sidewall that must align with the wheel's forward rotation. Installing it backwards compromises water evacuation and handling. When you bring your wheels into MTC, our techs check rotation direction on every mount as a matter of course.

Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Pirelli Diablo Rosso III for sport riders throughout Orange County — from Irvine and Newport Beach to Anaheim, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, and Huntington Beach. If you're riding canyons hard on the weekends and want a tire that brings genuine WSBK-derived technology to your street bike, the Rosso III is one of the strongest options in its class. We carry it at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and we can have your new set mounted, balanced, and ready to ride the same day you walk in.

Our walk-in mount and balance service is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no appointment needed, no surprises on the invoice. Our team knows these tires well and can help you decide whether the Rosso III is the right call for your bike and your riding style, or whether something like the Angel GT II or Supercorsa SP is a better fit. That's the advantage of talking to people who actually ride and work on these tires every day.

Call us at (714) 516-9059 to check availability or ask about fitment for your specific bike. We serve riders across Orange County and keep a broad inventory of Pirelli sport and performance tires in stock. Whether you're setting up for canyon season or getting ready for your first track day of the year, MTC is the place to get it done right.

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