Dang, that's crazy...I have about 9k on my Pirelli Scorpion IIs...of course, I don't ride like Max does...lolAny modern Sport Touring tire should be perfect for anyone that never rider rides track days.
Bridgestone T32
Conti Road Attack 4 (or 3)
etc
These kind of tires offer more than enough grip for road/canyon use. I dare to say anything over that just wears faster and doesn't offer anything extra. Since I stopped commuting I only have pleasure miles (100% canyons), and even sport touring tires only last 2-3000 miles. Under these circumstances the Metzelers 9RR will probably only last 1000-1500 miles (I know guys that get about 800 miles from a set of hypersport tires...)