Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact Tire

Features

• Dual compound sport touring tire
• Rear tires feature Metzeler multi-zone compound
• The Roadtec Z8 Interact also incorporates three tension 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 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
• High-silica compound with nano-particles increases performance and safety in all weather conditions
• Profile matched with patented tread design provides easy handling and reduced push steering for maximum confidence in all maneuvers
• A final footprint area 8% wider as compared to its predecessor
• O-Spec rears feature a 2-ply carcass for heavy sport-touring bikes
• M-Spec rears feature dual-compound construction
• Metzeler’s patented tread pattern reduces front tire land-sea ratio to 11% and the rear tire land-sea ratio to 13%
• Strategically placed longitudinal central grooves provide ideal drainage for more than 3/4 of all lean angles in the wet; the remaining tread grooves work to add tread flexibility, extending the footprint for stability in the dry
• The updated design of the Roadtec Z8 improves wear regularity, which gives riders the benefit of a consistent riding performance across the tire’s entire life
• Blackwall
• Tubeless tire
• W-rated for speeds up to 270 km/h (168 mph) or
• (W)-rated for speeds of 270+ km/h (168+ mph)

OEM replacement for BMW K 1600 GT/GTL

• Rear: 190/55-17 (O Spec)