Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact Tire

A long time test winner until the breakthrough of ROADTEC™ 01, with a sublime blend of precise and effortless handling

Enjoyment

 
ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™ ensures peace of mind in the hardest situations, in the cold or wet, providing ideal handling for true riding pleasure.

 
Riding easiness, comfort, predictability, easy turn in, progressivity in lean, are provided by the interaction of sport touring profiles with the Greek π tread pattern and the patented Interact™ technology.

 
Interact™ is the multi tension technology allowing Metzeler tires to offer the best performance in all conditions; the differentiated tensioning of the steel belt underneath the tread compound gives a tailored performance.

 
High steel belts winding tension in the center reduces compound movement and increases stability of the footprint area which reduces wear and ensures high speed stability.

 
Low steel belts winding tension creates more flexibility and energy absorption, the compound increasinses the temperature and becomes softer, offering more grip while leaning.

 
The variable winding process of the 0° steel belt guarantees a progressive behaviour at different lean angles without discontinuity of performance.

 
Mileage

Best performance till the last mile, adaptability to different conditions and comfort during long rides, agility in maneuvers even with worn tires are provided by a unique combination of high silica compound with the Interact™ technology.

High silica compounds are known for their longevity and mechanical resistance to abrasion but our patented mixing process is able to further boost this characteristic by increasing its disperion inside the polimeric matrix and achieving an incomparable level of homogeneosity.

This sofisticated compound is then coupled with a high tension 0° steel belt in the center portion of the tire that provides a firm support, reduces compound movement and prevents overheating, contributing t reduce the wear of the tire and hence increase the mileage.

Grip on All Kinds of Asphalt

ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™ connects you to the road, especially in wet conditions.

It always ensures the best stability and allows you to ride with maximum confidence and safety feeling thanks to the groove layout of the tread pattern, inspired by the Greek π, and engineered to enahnce water drainage in the hardest conditions.

Th grooves modify the stifffness of the tire and are used to calibrate and optimise the entire contact patch pressire at every lean angle.

Their shape and position have been studied to provide mechanical grip at different lean angles and types of riding.

Water drainage, even in deep water, is granted by the presence of large grooves in the footprint area, regardless of the angle.

The crntrtal longitudinal grooves are depper and longer to increase water evacuation. They cover approximately 70% of lean angle typically reached in wet conditions, which delivers a complete feeling of safety.

In dry conditions, they work as a pin, which increases the flexibility of the tread and enlarges the footprint area, this providing stability especially at high speed.

Radial grooves on the shoulders provide optimum drainage at high lean angles, so even those who ride enthusiastically in the wet will discoer that the ROADTEC™ Z8 INTERACT™ provides maximum safety in all conditions.

The inclination of the groove wall is designed for a consistent water flow thoughout the tire's life, even when the wear process if near completion.

Note: The M Spec is for lighter bikes and the O Spec is for heavier touring bikes. The O Spec has an additional ply in the construction to give it more stability when a bike is fully loaded with luggage and a passenger.