Increased grip on wet roads, with a focus on low friction surfaces (such as city streets and worn tarmac, low temperature), thanks to radial positioning of grooves
Rebalanced tire stiffness to allow a better adherence of the rubber to the tarmac micro-asperities, increasing mechanical grip even on lower friction surfaces
Belt and carcass tension parameters upgraded to increase stability on rear tires during strong braking
Increased mileage vs. Roadtec Z8 Interact (up to 10%), thanks to a different footprint shape (larger and shorter) which also enhances motorcycle handling
Higher wear resistance, obtained through a revised land/sea ratio on the rear tire in conjunction with the new tread design, ensures product performance consistency, allowing users to enjoy the tire for its entire service life
Metzeler multi-compound rear on selected sizes, with increased harmonization between the different compounds
HWM (Heavy Weight Motorcycles) special version available to improve performance on motorcycles requiring them (see Metzeler website for details)
Blackwall
Tubeless (TL)
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph, V-rated for speeds up to 149, W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph or (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
Increased grip on wet roads, with a focus on low friction surfaces (such as city streets and worn tarmac, low temperature), thanks to radial positioning of grooves
Rebalanced tire stiffness to allow a better adherence of the rubber to the tarmac micro-asperities, increasing mechanical grip even on lower friction surfaces
Belt and carcass tension parameters upgraded to increase stability on rear tires during strong braking
Increased mileage vs. Roadtec Z8 Interact (up to 10%), thanks to a different footprint shape (larger and shorter) which also enhances motorcycle handling
Higher wear resistance, obtained through a revised land/sea ratio on the rear tire in conjunction with the new tread design, ensures product performance consistency, allowing users to enjoy the tire for its entire service life
Metzeler multi-compound rear on selected sizes, with increased harmonization between the different compounds
HWM (Heavy Weight Motorcycles) special version available to improve performance on motorcycles requiring them (see Metzeler website for details)
Blackwall
Tubeless (TL)
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph, V-rated for speeds up to 149, W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph or (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
Increased grip on wet roads, with a focus on low friction surfaces (such as city streets and worn tarmac, low temperature), thanks to radial positioning of grooves
Rebalanced tire stiffness to allow a better adherence of the rubber to the tarmac micro-asperities, increasing mechanical grip even on lower friction surfaces
Belt and carcass tension parameters upgraded to increase stability on rear tires during strong braking
Increased mileage vs. Roadtec Z8 Interact (up to 10%), thanks to a different footprint shape (larger and shorter) which also enhances motorcycle handling
Higher wear resistance, obtained through a revised land/sea ratio on the rear tire in conjunction with the new tread design, ensures product performance consistency, allowing users to enjoy the tire for its entire service life
Metzeler multi-compound rear on selected sizes, with increased harmonization between the different compounds
HWM (Heavy Weight Motorcycles) special version available to improve performance on motorcycles requiring them (see Metzeler website for details)
Blackwall
Tubeless (TL)
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph, V-rated for speeds up to 149, W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph or (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
Increased grip on wet roads, with a focus on low friction surfaces (such as city streets and worn tarmac, low temperature), thanks to radial positioning of grooves
Rebalanced tire stiffness to allow a better adherence of the rubber to the tarmac micro-asperities, increasing mechanical grip even on lower friction surfaces
Belt and carcass tension parameters upgraded to increase stability on rear tires during strong braking
Increased mileage vs. Roadtec Z8 Interact (up to 10%), thanks to a different footprint shape (larger and shorter) which also enhances motorcycle handling
Higher wear resistance, obtained through a revised land/sea ratio on the rear tire in conjunction with the new tread design, ensures product performance consistency, allowing users to enjoy the tire for its entire service life
Metzeler multi-compound rear on selected sizes, with increased harmonization between the different compounds
HWM (Heavy Weight Motorcycles) special version available to improve performance on motorcycles requiring them (see Metzeler website for details)
Blackwall
Tubeless (TL)
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph, V-rated for speeds up to 149, W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph or (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
Increased grip on wet roads, with a focus on low friction surfaces (such as city streets and worn tarmac, low temperature), thanks to radial positioning of grooves
Rebalanced tire stiffness to allow a better adherence of the rubber to the tarmac micro-asperities, increasing mechanical grip even on lower friction surfaces
Belt and carcass tension parameters upgraded to increase stability on rear tires during strong braking
Increased mileage vs. Roadtec Z8 Interact (up to 10%), thanks to a different footprint shape (larger and shorter) which also enhances motorcycle handling
Higher wear resistance, obtained through a revised land/sea ratio on the rear tire in conjunction with the new tread design, ensures product performance consistency, allowing users to enjoy the tire for its entire service life
Metzeler multi-compound rear on selected sizes, with increased harmonization between the different compounds
HWM (Heavy Weight Motorcycles) special version available to improve performance on motorcycles requiring them (see Metzeler website for details)
Blackwall
Tubeless (TL)
H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph, V-rated for speeds up to 149, W-rated for speeds up to 168 mph or (W)-rated for speeds of 168+ mph
The design and layout of the knobs and the overall structure provides extreme traction on the most difficult terrains of the most demanding off-road rallies
The vertical line of knobs works as a claw to penetrate the ground and generate traction
The block's surface is wide and provides a broad contact patch that ensures grip on hard terrain
KAROO Extreme combines both natural rubber for mechanical resistance and synthetic rubber for wear and knob-tearing resistance
High percentage of carbon black in the compound increases resistance to stress, even at high temperature
Improved overall flexibility of the structure provides excellent puncture resistance under low pressures
Tubeless (TL) or tube type (TT)
Blackwall
R-rated for speeds up to 106 mph or S-rated for speeds up to 112 mph
The design and layout of the knobs and the overall structure provides extreme traction on the most difficult terrains of the most demanding off-road rallies
The vertical line of knobs works as a claw to penetrate the ground and generate traction
The block's surface is wide and provides a broad contact patch that ensures grip on hard terrain
KAROO Extreme combines both natural rubber for mechanical resistance and synthetic rubber for wear and knob-tearing resistance
High percentage of carbon black in the compound increases resistance to stress, even at high temperature
Improved overall flexibility of the structure provides excellent puncture resistance under low pressures
Tubeless (TL) or tube type (TT)
Blackwall
R-rated for speeds up to 106 mph or S-rated for speeds up to 112 mph