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Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8 Tire Review

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sarnali2 · 06-23-2011, 08:15 AM

Sounds good. Any data on available sizes? The Pilot Roads on my GT are about half gone so I might try a set. My original plan was for Storm ST's for their wet traction but these sound interesting.

Tom Roderick · 06-23-2011, 01:10 PM

Roadtec Z8 Sizes:

Front
120/60 ZR 17 M/C (55W) TL
120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL

Rear
190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL
190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL
160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL
170/60 ZR 17 M/C (72W) TL
150/70 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL

sarnali2 · 06-23-2011, 08:02 PM

Thanks, so pretty much the standard range. Any idea of their wet capabilities? I live in a damp climate so wet traction is a very high priority. I think the Storm ST Ultra's are the new benchmark for a rain tire, interesting to see how these work.

Kevin_Duke · 06-23-2011, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarnali2

Thanks, so pretty much the standard range. Any idea of their wet capabilities? I live in a damp climate so wet traction is a very high priority. I think the Storm ST Ultra's are the new benchmark for a rain tire, interesting to see how these work.

Metzeler does a lot of wet-road testing, so I'd expect these to work well in the rain. Of the 7 categories it lists to categorize performance, it's "Wet Behavior" that they say is the area with the greatest improvement over the old non-Interact Z6, and it's also improved from the Z6 Interact.

Dr_Sprocket · 06-24-2011, 03:01 AM

Since I've had the Uly, I've stuck with the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs -- good grip in wet and dry, decent traction and feel. However, reading this review makes me wonder how this tire would feel on my bike. I might have to give it a go!

12er · 06-24-2011, 10:06 AM

looks like my next set once I burn off my z6's.

06-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8 Tire Review Original Article: Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8 Tire Review Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8 Tire Review in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

06-23-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,645	Sounds good. Any data on available sizes? The Pilot Roads on my GT are about half gone so I might try a set. My original plan was for Storm ST's for their wet traction but these sound interesting. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

06-23-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
Tom Roderick Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 41	Roadtec Z8 Sizes: Front 120/60 ZR 17 M/C (55W) TL 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) TL Rear 190/50 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) TL 190/55 ZR 17 M/C (75W) TL 160/60 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL 170/60 ZR 17 M/C (72W) TL 150/70 ZR 17 M/C (69W) TL __________________ Get smart before your luck runs out.

06-23-2011, 08:02 PM	#4
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,645	Thanks, so pretty much the standard range. Any idea of their wet capabilities? I live in a damp climate so wet traction is a very high priority. I think the Storm ST Ultra's are the new benchmark for a rain tire, interesting to see how these work. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

06-24-2011, 03:01 AM	#6
Dr_Sprocket Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delmarva Peninsula Posts: 2,331	Since I've had the Uly, I've stuck with the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs -- good grip in wet and dry, decent traction and feel. However, reading this review makes me wonder how this tire would feel on my bike. I might have to give it a go! __________________ "Aid to the helpless indigent is civilized. Aid to the irresponsible is socially corrosive." ----- Schizuki (c. 2011)

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06-24-2011, 10:06 AM	#7
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	looks like my next set once I burn off my z6's.