Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact Radial Rear Tire - Features
The Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact sport touring tire was designed to make riding easier, regardless of the motorcycle – for a long and safe experience. With Interact Technology and High Silica Compound, these motorcycle tires have the best wet performance in the Sport Touring segment.
- Everything about this motorcycle tire has been designed to put the rider in control
- The tire responds like an extension of the rider's instincts, creating an invigorating blend of precise riding feel and effortless handling
- Design of the motorcycle tire improves wear regularity which gives riders the benefit of a consistent riding performance across the tire's entire life
- Designed to make riding easier, regardless of the motorcycle – for a long and safe experience
- The 3-zone-tension Interact Technology gives outstanding mileage and sporty cornering grip
- Best wet performance in the Sport Touring segment
- O.E.M on the BMW K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL
- This motorcycle tire is tubeless
- These sport touring motorcycle tires are W rated for speeds up to 168 mph
Tire Construction
- 0° Steel Radial Construction - Innovative belt structure with a single ply of steel cords wrapped around a radial carcass at 0°
- Patented high performance technology by Metzeler for both front and rear tires
- Steel features a higher stiffness than textile and this allows the reduction of the tire weight
- Reduces the dynamic deformation of the tire under centrifugal forces giving the tire an excellent high-speed stability
- Mileage is increased and wear characteristics are more uniform due to the more uniform heat distribution
- Metzeler Advanced Winding - “Metzeler Advanced Winding” is a patented system for optimum spacing between the cords of the 0° steel belt
- In certain sections of the tire, the steel cords are wound with different spacing depending on the performance requirements on that particular area of the tire
- On both front and rear tire the spacing is wider in the crown area for more elasticity and self-damping
- For sections of the tire used for mid lean, there is increased stiffness to support fast cornering
- Contour Modelling Technology - Advanced design technology of the tire contour is tuned to meet high performance riding demanded on the latest bikes
- A combination of different profiles on front and rear are optimized to be complimentary at any given angle of lean
- The final contour design of the tire set features the best aspects of performance for every riding style on all of the latest bikes: predictability, feedback at the limit of grip and cornering stability
Tire Compound
- FCM - Fine Carbon Mix - Fine Carbon Mix compound structure has been obtained using the last generation of high-performance raw materials for a quicker adaptability to a wider range of conditions, going from cold to warm, from wet to dry
- This structure ensures highest level of grip both in dry and in wet conditions, thus maintaining extremely high mileage characteristics
- Interact: Multi-Zone-Tension - With the differences of Multi Zone Tension and the modular steel cord winding tension, the performance of the tread compound depends on the stiffness of the structure underneath
- Performance exactly where needed, giving maximum adaptability to different riding styles
- Multi Zone Tension Steel Belt provides progressive variation of carcass stiffness resulting in long mileage combined with high grip at lean
- High silica compound - Silica compound with nano-particles increases performance and safety in all weather conditions
- High Silica Compound provides a chemical grip on wet surfaces resulting in reduced braking distance and increased safety feeling on wet
Tire Tread and Profile
- Greek letter Pi (π) shaped tread - This design provides efficient water drainage resulting in increased safety on wet roads with a hi-tech look
- Tire contour together with the patented profile design improves handling and reduces steering effort significantly - for maximum confidence in all riding conditions
- Profile matched with patented tread design provides easy handling and reduced push steering for maximum confidence in all maneuvers
- Profile shape maximizes the flexibility of the profile, thus ensuring an optimum tire footprint under in all conditions
Note: Wheel sold separately.
Available in the following motorcycle tire sizes: 150/70ZR-17, 160/60ZR-17, 170/60ZR-17, 180/55ZR-17, 190/50ZR-17, 190/55ZR-17, 160/60ZR-18