I've tried Pilot Sports, Macadams, Pilot Roads, and now Pirelli Diablo Strada. The Pilot Road are terrible in my opinion, the worst of the lot. Sure they last longer but I didn't like the cold grip or long warm ups. And they never did feel very good - I know feel is subjective but I didn't like them.
Pirelli Diablo Strada are the best tires I've tried on my ST. The feel is really good. Great grip, quick steering, nice supple ride, feels planted in the corners... all around a great tire in my opinion.
And with 3,000 miles on them they still look almost new. Seriously.
One other thing - the 180 is about a pound lighter than the 170. I've tried both and the 170 does steer quicker, but raising the rear ride height makes it steer quicker too and that pound of rotating/unsprung weight makes a difference. Something to think about.
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2001 ST4 Mod Rod 
Built by BCM in 2004 and still running like a clock. 120 HP at the rear wheel. 55 mpg. Thanks Bruce (and Jay)!
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