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(06-11-2018, 01:46 PM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote: I fitted tubeless Metzeler Z8 Interact in the original sizing to my spoked wheels. My wheels have had the Outex tubeless conversion done a couple of years ago. The Metzelers are a brilliant tyre in terms of grip for what they are - sport touring. Also they 'feel' quite neutral in corners being a round profile but I can't comment on durability as they've only done about 2,000km and showing no signs of wear yet.
Great to hear...those are the exact tires I bought for my OUTEX wire wheels also...can’t wait to get them installed!
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(06-11-2018, 01:46 PM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote: I fitted tubeless Metzeler Z8 Interact in the original sizing to my spoked wheels. My wheels have had the Outex tubeless conversion done a couple of years ago. The Metzelers are a brilliant tyre in terms of grip for what they are - sport touring. Also they 'feel' quite neutral in corners being a round profile but I can't comment on durability as they've only done about 2,000km and showing no signs of wear yet.
Any thoughts regarding the tyres remaining seated on the rims at high speeds (> 75 mph / 120 kph) or under heavy cornering / braking loads?
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I have been running the Metzeler Z8s since last summer with tubes and am very happy. Absolutely no issues, including during some spirited riding. I much prefer the profile and the grip they provide over the D205s, both in the dry and the wet.
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(06-11-2018, 01:46 PM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote: I fitted tubeless Metzeler Z8 Interact in the original sizing to my spoked wheels. My wheels have had the Outex tubeless conversion done a couple of years ago. The Metzelers are a brilliant tyre in terms of grip for what they are - sport touring. Also they 'feel' quite neutral in corners being a round profile but I can't comment on durability as they've only done about 2,000km and showing no signs of wear yet.
After a few hundred miles on my new Metzllers I can report the same. They are a improvement over the Dunlops. The bike handle and leans better.
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(06-12-2018, 03:02 AM)Stichill_imp Wrote: (06-11-2018, 01:46 PM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote: I fitted tubeless Metzeler Z8 Interact in the original sizing to my spoked wheels. My wheels have had the Outex tubeless conversion done a couple of years ago. The Metzelers are a brilliant tyre in terms of grip for what they are - sport touring. Also they 'feel' quite neutral in corners being a round profile but I can't comment on durability as they've only done about 2,000km and showing no signs of wear yet.
Any thoughts regarding the tyres remaining seated on the rims at high speeds (> 75 mph / 120 kph) or under heavy cornering / braking loads?
Any thoughts regarding the tyres remaining seated on the rims at high speeds (> 75 mph / 120 kph) or under heavy cornering / braking loads?
Yes mate my thoughts are that the damn things better stay put and not let me down! I haven't ever given the tyres a second thought when engaging in spirited riding, just trust they will remain on the rims as intended ... haven't had, nor do I expect, any issues. The bike is never pushed to the cornering or braking limits on the street and it won't be going on a track. If it did get on a track I'm confident that the Z8 Interacts are secure on the rims and have enough grip to put a smile on my dial
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(06-14-2018, 12:29 AM)BamaRider_imp Wrote: (06-11-2018, 01:46 PM)Aussieflyer_imp Wrote: I fitted tubeless Metzeler Z8 Interact in the original sizing to my spoked wheels. My wheels have had the Outex tubeless conversion done a couple of years ago. The Metzelers are a brilliant tyre in terms of grip for what they are - sport touring. Also they 'feel' quite neutral in corners being a round profile but I can't comment on durability as they've only done about 2,000km and showing no signs of wear yet.
After a few hundred miles on my new Metzllers I can report the same. They are a improvement over the Dunlops. The bike handle and leans better.
After a few hundred miles on my new Metzllers I can report the same. They are a improvement over the Dunlops. The bike handle and leans better.
All good to know; thanks.
