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I love my Metzeler Roadtec 01's, any reason to change?
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I've not kept blindingly up to date with tyres of late, partly because my 01's keep me very happy. |
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If you love what you have then I would not change. I typically only change to something different when what I currently have is lacking in some form or fashion. That’s a perfect explanation for why I’m 31 years into my marriage. 😜
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
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Fri May 17, 2019 1:12 am (Last edited: Fri May 17, 2019 1:15 am)
Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #1 Well, here, the answer is, Money. They have been so successful that Metzler USA has kept the price about 10-20% higher (when one includes rebates) than other manufacturers. I just polished off a pair of Dunlops (savings of 30%), but will start running my 3rd set of Roadtecs next month. I've been running standard front and HWM rear. (And, no AZ - I'm not talking about my wife.) “A good man always knows his limitations.” |
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What sort of Ks do you all get out of Roadtec I am all most due for new tyres and my supplier recommends Mitchilen 5 as I bought the bike second hand with the Rosdtec on I have no idea how far they have traveled again my tyre man thinks they are the original tyres but I doubt that as it would mean they have done 20000Ks and on other bikes I get around 10000Ks to 12000Ks |
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Well I’m coming up to 19,000 miles or 30,000k. So a little over 6,000 miles per set. |
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Fri May 17, 2019 12:42 pm (Last edited: Fri May 17, 2019 12:45 pm)
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My RS came with Metzeler Z8 from new and are due a change now, 11,000 miles - could push to 12k but I am getting the 12k service next week and will revert to Road 5 Michelin at the dealers. |
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Zitat von Dave H im Beitrag #7 I think that the 01's are a straight development from the Z8's Dave. Better all round sports touring allegedly. I can't fault them. My locale is nearly all bend after bend.... |
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Zitat von Dave H im Beitrag #7 11000 miles - wow - cannot ever imagine getting that mileage from a bike tyre . Are you running on cords yet ? Seriously, I love the Z8 - I think the round profile gives a lovely feel from upright into any lean. I have 4500 on latest set and would guess 6000 to change. I have not ridden the 01 and respect the views from many happy riders here, but they seem flatter to me when I look at photos. What about people who've ridden both on the same bike, any views ?
Double Lupin owner
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Fri May 17, 2019 1:34 pm (Last edited: Fri May 17, 2019 1:35 pm)
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Not yet 11000 miles - wow - cannot ever imagine getting that mileage from a bike tyre . Are you running on cords yet ? |
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Mine had Z8s on when new and when it came time to change I put on Roadtec 01s. I guess I just don't ride hard enough to notice any great difference, although I probably haven't pushed either set as hard as they could go in the wet - but then I come from a time before the TT100. I had Z8s on my previous F800ST and GT. I had a loaner RS with P4s on and much preferred the feel of any of the Metzlers.
Bridgestone 175 Hurricane Scrambler - Royal Enfield 250 Crusader - Norton Atlas 750 (two) - 25 years - F800ST - F800GT - R1200RS
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Zitat von Yoda im Beitrag #11 I come from a time of pre TT100's too :) Remember Avon GP's? |
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Zitat von Neilc im Beitrag #4 First set, a bunch of fun - 10,000 km. Second set, even more fun - 8,500 km. If your bike had Metzlers with 20,000 km, you got a good deal - the previous owner never touched the throttle or the brake..., but that doesn't sound like any RS rider I've met.
“A good man always knows his limitations.”
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Sat May 18, 2019 10:36 am (Last edited: Sat May 18, 2019 10:54 am)
Zitat von Yoda im Beitrag #14 There was a very popular tyre called Avon Roadrunner (RR). I think there was also an older tyre called a Speedmaster (Dunlop). Old times, narrow tyres and caution ruled, especially in the wet. https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbike-t...4YaAu4lEALw_wcB |
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