New hoops. Metzeler Roadtec 01 Review

[kiwikrasher]

Both versions are 75W, but the HWM has a weight symbol. think I'll just get the standard when the time comes. The HWM just has an extra ply to make it stiffer.

[D6]

nope it never had that symbol afterwards

[D41]

A weight symbol???

I've never heard of that.

????????????

[kiwikrasher]

A weight symbol???

I've never heard of that.

????????????

It's Metzelers way of designating their Heavy Weight version of the Roadtec's. It's not something that's universal to motorcycle tyres.

[D41]

Thanks.....I wasn't sure if you were going to write something along those lines, or merely "that's about where you put the wheel weights"...

[Kwacky]

Any update on these?

I'll have to change mine soon. I don't know if I should stick with the Z8s which seem to suit the bike or try these out.

[D6]

Got a screw in them on friday. I can confirm you can still ride them with 7psi. That was halfway home. Inflated to 42. And made it back.

Been really good and lasted close to 7000miles i think. Only commuting though.

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

[kiwikrasher]

You really don't have much luck with getting screws in your tyres D6!! Are you commuting through a hardware store?? .

That must be about the third in the last year or two?

[D6]

Tell me about it. Spent about a grand on tyres this year. 4th puncture. Also got one in the car.

Oh how i laughed

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

[Cav]

I got a puncture in the rear tyre of my 50cc 4t scooter. Inflated it to about 50psi and in the 5 mile journey to the tyre place it went flat about 3 miles in! Absolute nightmare

[Cav]

How would you rate these tyres for fast road riding and cold/wet trackdays?

[Kwacky]

MCN have named these as tyre of the year.

[D6]

Cold and wet track days id say theyd be awesome. As ive only commuted i cant comment on fast dry roads. But i don't hang around and they were very good in dry. No supercorsa, but very good

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

[Cav]

You say "no supercorsa" but I found when I went to the Racetec K3 from a Dunlop Sportsmart I could tell there was loads more grip but I couldn't go any faster and I enjoyed the Dunlop more. I think I prefer a less sticky tyre in all honesty - the same goes on a trackday, I prefer to have the bike sliding controllable than to have so much grip I feel as if I'm just pootling around.

How much are these for a set?

[D6]

Not cheap. 260 a pair ish. But the extra life i get and better performance makes it worth it.

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

[Kwacky]

I've asked Metzeler if they're going to do any special deals to celebrate them winning tyre of the year

Well, if you don't ask.

[Kwacky]

I've also asked Addison Tyres how much a pair of the 01s would be for the SX.

[D6]

If i get my wheel off. Going to try and get a new rear friday from wheelhouse tyres

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

[D6]

Having to leave 45 mins earlier to get to work in time in car

Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

[Kwacky]

Apparently Metzeler have increased the prices on their tyres. I'm looking at about £300 for the 01s with ride in/ride out service.

I've asked about the PR4 as they seem to be popular.