Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact Front Tire
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I almost always get the Metzeler's, Expensive but they last.
Have on 09, 750 Shiver,and 2003 FZ1.Great grip, little rain experience, so I can't give much advice. Iv'e tried a few Dunlap's, They never seem to last any where near as long. I commute 100 mile's a day. Dunlap's just seem to shed the rubber. I check tire pressure's weekly. Iv'e been riding street bike's to work since 1984. Got my first Met in 85 and never really looked back. Had a few tell me about Dun's, tried twice and they are not for me. Everyone has their own style and opinion. Yes, I do ride theses tire's hard at time's. Don't ever go cheap on your tire's.
June 12, 2013
Great tire for sporty touring!
I only have about 50 miles on these tires so I feel that I cannot fully judge them. However, I do know that they are designed for high mileage touring and they feel like they are firm enough in the center of the tire to last quite a long time. As far as grip in the wet, I cannot say yet because I have not taken them through any water yet. As far as getting enough grip in a substantial lean, I can say that the tires do feel much softer on the edges. I can recommend these tires to anyone who wants a sporty tire for touring purposes. They should last quite a while, but still give that playful feel.
May 6, 2013
Great tire for the price. Good thread wear and excellent handling wet and dry
I run Metlers on all my bikes. The Z8 is just the next great step for this line.
March 13, 2013
Solid stable ride control with great design featues
Very happy with the Z8 after 100 miles. Bought this tire after excellent performance from a worn out Metzeler Z6 on my Duc ST4sABS. Break in was quick. After only 50 miles, was able to push to my limit in the turns with a stable feeling of confidence. Held off on rating 5 stars only because tread life remains to be seen.
Most of my riding is on secondary mountain roads with lots of hairpins. Never got more than 5k miles from any tire on this bike and expecting better from the Z8. I like the idea of Metzeler's steel belt technology.
John in NorCal
April 10, 2013
so far so good
replaced my tires at the end of the season. For the few miles I logged, the tires felt responsive on my '96 R1100r.
December 2, 2012
The first 200 miles
I have yet to get out on the track but i can feel a marked difference in traction that actually made me giggle. I have not been out in the rain, but will review after 1000 miles.
January 2, 2013
Great sport bike tires
Metzler Z8 is a great tire. EZ to mount, excellent grip and a great value. I rated tread life excellent on distance as to how far my old Z6 tires went. As I live in high desert wet traction is no problem. All in all a great tire!
December 24, 2012
One word: planted
All I can say is, wow. Just switched over from Pirelli Rosso Corsas and can't believe how planted and hooked up these tires feel. I'm not going back.
October 29, 2012