METZELER - 2283700 - Roadtec™ Z8 Interact™ Tire

This tubeless 180/55ZR17 Roadtec Z8 Interact rear leans on Metzeler's Greek p tread pattern to channel water away from the contact patch, one of the design details behind the tire's wet-weather reputation. It's built around three tension zones that Metzeler says deliver best-in-segment mileage without the handling going soft as the tread wears, and the profile is shaped to keep steering light rather than requiring the rider to muscle the bike into a line. For sport touring riders splitting time between dry backroads and unpredictable weather, it's a rear tuned to not need a second thought.

Features

• The Roadtec Z8 Interact™ also incorporates three tensions zones to provide best in-segment mileage and optimal wet performance throughout the tire's life thanks to an innovative tread pattern, a widened and more elliptical footprint, and a host of wear-resistant technologies not normally seen in motorcycle tires
• Everything about the new Roadtec Z8 Interact™ has been designed to put the rider in control; it responds like an extension of the rider's instincts, creating an invigorating blend of precise riding feel and effortless handling
• The updated design of the Roadtec Z8 Interact™ improves wear regularity, which gives riders the benefit of a consistent riding performance across the tire's entire life
• The profile matched with patented tread design provides easy handling and reduced push steering for maximum confidence in all maneuvers
• High-silica compound with nano-particles increases performance and safety in all weather conditions
• A final footprint area 8% wider as compared to its predecessor
• Greek p tread pattern
• Efficient water evacuation even in the toughest and wettest conditions
• Longitudinal grooves
• Deep and long to increase water evacuation
• Safety feeling in the wet
• Increases tire flexibility and enlarges the footprint area
• Radial grooves
• Water drainage at high lean angles
• Maximum safety in all conditions
• Spaced grooves
• More rubber in contact with the ground
• Better grip on dry at full lean
• Reduced noise and vibration

Specs

• Riding Style: Street
• Construction: R (Radial)
• Mounting Position: Rear
• Product Name: Tire
• Style: Sport Touring
• Units: Each
• Tire Size: 180/55ZR17
• Tread Pattern/Model: Roadtec™ Z8 Interact™
• Type: Tubeless
• Style: Street
• Aspect Ratio: 55
• Sidewall: Blackwall
• Market Segment: Cruiser / Street
• Load/Speed-Index: 73W
• Rim Diameter: 17"
• Width: 180
• Compound: Multi-Compound
• Specification: M