ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT 180/55 ZR 17 M/C 73W (O) Rear Radial Tubeless

【METZELER 2283800 ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT 180/55 ZR 17 M/C 73W (O) Rear Radial Tubeless Motorcycle Tire On-Road All-Round Sport Touring Heavy Duty ROADTEC】
【Reliable wet performance even in sudden rain】

・Awarded test winner for many years with precise and efficient handling, until it was succeeded by the Roadtec 01.
【Joy of Riding】

・The Roadtec Z8 Interact offers a comfortable and reliable ride in cold and wet conditions, providing ideal handling for an enjoyable riding experience.
・The synergy of the "π" design groove sports touring profile and the patented Interact technology achieves ease of riding, comfort, predictability, ease of turn-in, and progressive lean performance, all at once.
・Interact is a technology that winds each steel cord with multiple different tensions. It is a technology that draws out the best performance from Metzeler tires regardless of road conditions. By winding the steel belts under the tread compound at optimal tension, it fulfills the required performance of the tire.
・In the center section, the steel belt is wound with strong tension, reducing compound movement and stabilizing the contact patch, which decreases wear and ensures high-speed stability.
・The steel belt wound with weaker tension in the shoulder section increases flexibility and energy absorption, raising the compound temperature, which softens the tire and improves grip during banking.
・The zero-degree steel belt cords are wound at optimal intervals to achieve continuous, smooth, and progressive movement at all lean angles.
【Mileage】

・Best performance right up to the end of the tire life, adaptability to various conditions, comfort for long rides, and consistent ride quality and agile handling even as the tire wears – all this is achieved through the special combination of a high-silica compound and Interact technology.
・Known for its long life and mechanical wear resistance, the high-silica compound further enhances its properties through a patented mixing technique that increases dispersion within the polymer matrix, resulting in greater homogeneity.
This sophisticated compound, combined with the high-tension 0° steel belt in the tire's center, provides solid support. It suppresses compound movement to prevent overheating, reduces tire wear, and extends tire life.
【Grip on All Surfaces】

・The Roadtec Z8 Interact grips wet roads.
・It provides reliable and reassuring riding with a tread pattern groove layout inspired by the Greek letter π, designed to always ensure maximum stability and enhance water drainage even in harsh conditions.
・The tread groove design varies the tire's rigidity, optimizing the tire's contact pressure at all lean angles.
・Through extensive research, groove shapes and arrangements have been adopted that provide mechanical grip at various lean angles and riding styles.
・Large grooves in the contact patch ensure water drainage in deep puddles, regardless of lean angle.
・The longitudinal grooves in the center are deeper and longer to enhance water drainage. They cover approximately 70% of the lean angle typically reached on wet roads, providing a sense of security.
・In dry conditions, the grooves act as pins, increasing tread flexibility and contact area, which enhances stability, especially at high speeds.
・Radial grooves in the shoulder provide excellent water drainage even at deep lean angles. The Roadtec Z8 Interact offers maximum safety for riders who boldly ride in wet conditions.
・The angle inside the grooves is designed to ensure consistent water drainage even when the tire wear is nearing its limit.
Detailed Description:
【π Design Grooves】

・Excellent water drainage even in harsh conditions such as rain
【Longitudinal Grooves】

・Longer and deeper grooves enhance water drainage
・Reliable even in wet conditions
・Increased tire flexibility and expanded contact area
【Radial Grooves】

・Water drainage at deep lean angles
・Maximum safety in all conditions
【Optimally Spaced Grooves】

・Increased rubber in contact with the ground
・Improved grip during full lean in dry conditions
・Reduced tire noise and vibration
【Center Slick Stripe】

・Improved grip in dry conditions
・Reduced slip and wear
Size:
・180/55 ZR 17 M/C 73W (O)
* (O) = Size for heavy loads
・Tire width: 180mm
・Aspect ratio: 55%
・Rim diameter: 17 inches
・Load index: 73
・Speed symbol: W
・Standard rim width: 5.50 inches
・Allowable rim width: 5.50-6.00 inches
・For rear
・Radial
・TL/Tubeless type
Precautions:
* Sold individually. We cannot specify the manufacturing date. Please understand.
* Please check the tire size actually installed on your vehicle before ordering.
Image Notes:
* Only the tire is sold. The wheel in the image is not included.
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