Reviews for Metzler Lasertec
Avg. Customer Review (4.0 Stars)
Number of Reviews: 11
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Crap tyres
- Susanna from Perth AustraliaI used to have macadams on my bike, Unfortunately macadams are obsolete. So the tyre shop in their weird wisdom recommended and put the metzler lasertec on front and rear. Never again, the hard compound in the tyres mean they take a while to warm up and are no good for cornering. My bike slid under me when taking a corner, luckily I was unhurt. After asking around, I found many others have had similar problems and stated that they are no good for gripping the road on corners/bends. I will never buy them again.
- Sep 03, 2011
Yes - 4
No - 0
finally had it
- wade futey from west virginiaFinally got metzler to replace dry rotted tire, the tire they shipped lasted (1) season, I took a couple short weekend trips. probably could say average usage. tire was laser tec 110-80-18. Will never buy laser tec again. though I`m satisfied with marathon 880 rear tire.
- Jan 31, 2011
Yes - 3
No - 6
Failed Metzelers
- John Lee from Dunnellon FLBeen using Metzeler 880s on my last two Gold Wings and was happy until last May. I've had two..count 'em, two..rear Metzeler 880s fail..one in May 09 and one in August 09. Both tires had the tread peel off. Metzeler customer relations blew me off, said it was the shop mounting the tires fault, the shop said it was a Metzeler problem. I've bought my LAST Metzeler.
- Apr 09, 2010
Yes - 33
No - 3
lasertec's rock!
- andy gilliland from san antonio, tx USAI've got a 90/90-21 and 120/90-18 on my drz-s and I just did a track day at a local track. These tires stick like crazy! All the other motards there kept coming over and asking what tires I was running and were surprised that I wasn't running 17" wheels and normal 'tard tires. I pushed these tires HARD, and they just kept sticking. Bottom line, these tires rock! especially for anyone out there running a "sportsman" supermoto set-up on a dirt bike.
- Mar 05, 2010
Yes - 7
No - 2
Dry rot
- Wade Futey from West VirginiaI bought a new laser- tec last May, when I got the bike out in March and was cleaning the wheels I noticed that it was totally dry rotted all the way around on both sides. I contacted Phil in customer service numerous times to no avail. I bought the tire from Donalson cycle via mail, so they say it is Metzlers problem and Metzler says it`s Donalson`s problem. Raspberries to Metzler and Donalson.
- Jul 02, 2009
Yes - 31
No - 3
Metzler RoadTec
- T Lee from Green Bay, WI USAHonest Sport Touring on a ST1300
Just shy of 20K on the odometer and I just hung my second set of Metzler RoadTec Z6's on the axles. Honda supplied 2005 ST1300's with Bridgestones and I "thought" the originals were satisfactory. Was I wrong! The first replacement Metzlers literally made the bike come alive.
Incredible dry handling, NEVER a problem with loads & 2-up, superior confidence during August thunderstorms with hail, comfortable ride in late October (aka..., freezing cold) temperatures right out of the garage...., what more could you desire besides mileage?
How does over 11K sound? Miles, most of 'em with a passenger, agressive "country highway" sport touring, mounted on a bike not known for it's "lean" profile and never a day away from the next summer storm. Now you know why I just mounted the second pair of these great performing tires.
The Techies have developed "new & improved" rubber but with closeout pricing for these Metzlers at most online retailers, you'll never spend a better $105.00 for a rear tire!
Yep, there are probably better tires out there but when you combine handling+miles+comfort+confidence...., this non-professional, wifelovestoride, realworld, public highway driver, lifetime rider wouldn't even consider another contact with the concrete.
Live to ride!
- Jun 10, 2009
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No - 1
These tires came stock on my 08 triumph bonneville
- TON UP JOE from Jefferson township,PAGreat tire, what else can I say. Great traction on wet or dry roads. They do wear quick but I agree with Matt from an hour outside St. Louis, MO. I would also rather have a soft sticky tire than a hard one. You might get better wear with a harder tire but not worth the increase in odds to wipe out.
- Mar 31, 2009
Yes - 6
No - 3
Buying my second set.
- David from Atlanta, GaBought the Lazertech set for my older GS 750. I do a lot of hwy riding, long trips, etc... and these tires are never a concern. The only time I think about them is when the conditions get bad, or when riding through turning twisting roads. That's when it is obvious I made the right choice. These tires slice through the rain downpours in Mobile, Al, and really stick to the turns in the N Georgia mountains. They do wear rather quickly, mostly due to the soft compund. And cost a few dollars more than most. Wouldn't recommend riding these tires on a gravel rd, they would go quickly... Ran across this site while shopping for my second rear tire, and will purchase today. The front is good for another season, but will probably buy another "set" next year. Bottom line; Great tire. Rear good for one season, front good for two.
- Dec 31, 2008
Yes - 14
No - 0
R1200C + front lasertecs
- david from BC, CanadaI am sure that many riding forums deal with the tire question BUT I replaced a metzleler with the upgraded lasertec and have found it to be a serious sporting tire, a cut above the last metzeler. The BMW R1200C is a sport-cruiser. Mine has an upgraded bitubo front end so it is far more responsive than an average BMW (which stock, is already pretty damned nice).
Short story is the lasertec conveys tons of road information, is terribly sticky with the most aggressive riding I can dish out. Since I'm on the wet coast (BC) I do significant wet asphalt riding. Lasertecs? With my abs I never doubt them. I am always going to be the weakest link. They seem to wear just fine... especially close to the side-wall, where we love to be.
ps. if you are from metzeler's marketing dept...I would be happy to take some free swag... in the form of a few more lasertecs
- Mar 14, 2008
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No - 2
Lastertecs aren't all that
- Steen from St. Paul, MN USAI purchased a pair of these tires and the rear didn't last at all. I only got half a season (about 2000 miles) out of the rear. They're over priced and not worth it. The front on the other hand is holding up just fine.
O another thing the front tire had developed a slash on the sidewall 100 miles in. It was almost an 1/8" deep by 4" long! And I'm not a bar brawler so no enemies of mine did it. Luckily I bought it from a dealer and they replaced it at no additional cost.
In conclusion buy the Macadams if you ride an Airhead BMW.
- Jan 23, 2008
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No - 9
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