Opinions on Metzeler Roadtec Z6 tires

[ImCannibal]

I'm considering these to use as my leap into radials, what do you guys think? They're on sale right now on bike bandit and I think they'll work out nicely, since I can't find the shinko 011 or 009 in a size that will fit the factory front max wheel

 

[fullhouse]

I have one on mine and its awesome

 

[ImCannibal]

Would it be weird to mix a metzeler front with a shinko rear?

 

[fullhouse]

You...well I didn't notice the difference when I had 2 different brands of tyres on the bike

 

[dannymax]

I ran 17" Z6 Interact's on my '99 and the handling was amazing.....at the time they were still German made, not Brazilian like some other Metzler tires.

 

[Diablotin]

Just don't put a 120 z6 tire on a front stock rim. I tried, It's a bad idea

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[Redbone]

Would it be weird to mix a metzeler front with a shinko rear?

I ran that exact setup and it worked well. 110 on front, 170 on rear both bias ply.
I am running Shinko Verge 011 on front and rear. 120/ 70 18 front and 200/50 18 rear. I am very happy with these tires for their grip and life so far ~6000 miles.

 

[maxcruiser]

I am on my second one on the front (110) and I am not impressed. Both have worn very strangely and cause some bad vibrations.

The current one is about half worn and I ready to change it due this reason.

I will be switching to another brand.

Mike

 

[Diablotin]

I switched to PR3 and ended up happier. I think the z6 are fine but PR3 are better.

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[sdt354]

+1 to what Danny said, The handling is fantastic on the Z6's. I ran two sets before I went to the similar z8's this year, and I like them a lot so far. 120/70/17 in front w/1 once of Dyna Beads. 180/55/17 in back needing no balancing. Off topic a bit-sorry, but I ran without the Beads first, then added them and test rode. I'll keep using them. The ride is smooth.
If my Metzler tires don't say Germany on them? I won't buy them. I call and verify before buying.

 

[thor_eyerdhal]

Z8 at front, Z6 at rear : Awesome grip and longevity !

Same with Z6 on both...

 

[ImCannibal]

Metzeler has the 110/80r18 in radial for the front and I want to put a shinko 011 180/55r17 on the rear, both tires are on sale for $100 each so I think that would be a pretty solid way to go as my first leap into the radial world.

 

[sdt354]

The Z6's for me, were a great rain tire. Toward the end of their useable life the front did cup badly. As did most 110/80's I've tried.
I'd not hesitate to buy Shinko's again either. Grip is where it's at!