Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated February 2026.
How comfortable and quiet are the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact?
Owners rate the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 7.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews.
Would owners buy the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact again?
62% of owners say they would buy the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact again, based on the 13 owner reviews that answered the question. 31% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Questions and Answers for the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
What are the correct tire pressures recommended for a CBR1000F? Have it at 36 front 42 rear (psi) but the front tire is wearing faster than the rear. Thanks
December 15, 2017
The pressures required for the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact will be specified by Honda, not the tire manufacturer. Your handbook should give you the guide pressure, then you can modify the front pressures to help wear if required.
Across 13 owner ratings the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact averages 73%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.2 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 6.7. 64% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 13 ratings
Owner score73%
Wear82%
Comfort79%
Dry Grip78%
Road Feedback72%
Handling68%
Wet Grip67%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 77%
“Good grip in all weathers, however the set of tires only lasted 8,000kms, approx half of my riding is with a pillion. 235kg bike (2006 MotoGuzzi V1100 Breva), and 170kg of rider and pillion. All sorts of NZ sealed...”
“I live in Singapore, a country with a tropical climate and high humidity, and lots of torrential rains. It is a very small island-like country that mostly communes about 30km at a stretch and rarely above 40km in one...”
Purchased to replace an old set of Dunlop Roadsmart tires on a VFR800 V Tec. Used mainly for a daily commute and a mix of roads including motorway. I went for the O rated tire on the rear for extra life as the bike is quite heavy. In short, I can't fault them. I've used them in all weathers including zero degree temperatures. They are quick to warm up and give all the grip, comfort and feedback you will ever need. I will definitely be buying the same again.
77%
Member
180/55 R17
4,500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
Good grip in all weathers, however the set of tires only lasted 8,000kms, approx half of my riding is with a pillion. 235kg bike (2006 MotoGuzzi V1100 Breva), and 170kg of rider and pillion. All sorts of NZ sealed roads, and I am not an aggressive rider by any means. I would buy again because of the value for $, as I got similar kms out of Michelin PR5’s and they are much more expensive. My riding style does not warrant the extra cost of the Michelin PR5’s or PR6’s.
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Ive run 3 sets of the z8s an been very happy with longevity for a daily commute (all weather) 60+ ks a day an also weekend fun. Easily getting 15000ks from rear tire on my 1050se Tiger. Not as sticky at Perelli Angel gts but far longer wearing only got just over 5000ks on gts. Onky gripe i have is flat zpot an thats also drooping tire pressure abit all still have flat spit start around 10000k.
I live in Singapore, a country with a tropical climate and high humidity, and lots of torrential rains. It is a very small island-like country that mostly communes about 30km at a stretch and rarely above 40km in one go. My bike only weighs about 200+kg. Climate usually above 30-degree Celcius all year round. My average speed in the expressways usually around 80km/h to 100km/h.
During dry conditions, this tire feels just normal, nothing extraordinary. Feel a bit slippery, to be honest.
However, once the rain starts pouring, the traction totally drops to zero, performance in wet is worse when compared to Michelin Pilot Power 2CT. The tire feels so slippery, and traction is so bad that to me it is unacceptable.
In my opinion, I would rather use Road 5 to be the better one-tire-do-all dry/wet as my choice of tire.
I would not recommend this tire at all for use in Singapore. It is not a dangerous tire to use.
Ive run a couple of sets of these in all kinds of weather on my 2012 Triumph 1050se Tiger an have been a great allrounder. Getting 15000klm out of rear easily. Playing spiritedly on the mts or just cruising ha e suited the bike well.
A lot less of slip when the tire is on the end of its life compared to Dunlop. Under heavy excellerations from the curves slips when worn out. Although I often ride aggressively, the meat on the edge is still there. The meat in the center is gone but it still feel safe and handles good. Done about 10k km on middle weight bike all roads and types of riding. Although it costs a bit more then Dunlop's Roadsmart, gives more feedback and feels safer. Good tire, I am considering buying it again, but I might try other manufacturers just from curiosity.
Have had these tires on my fireblade for 10 months have been across Europe and used as a daily in all weather. In warm dry weather never had a problem grip level was fairly high despite lack of feel from the front, cold wet weather was another story rear very loose slipping even at low throttle and lean angles with no confidence from the front. After 6000 miles still have plenty of tread left but wet cold grip getting worse now swapping to metzeler m7 rr.
My 2012 ZZR1400 had these tires on when I bought it last yeaar and were not brand new. I have done 3,500 miles including two up trips and quick road riding and they still have 4mm of tread on so they're lastin well for a big powerful bike. They struggle on colder, damp roads when in lower gears (even with middle traction control mode selected) but that's probably the big torque of the bike - nothing to worry you mind. My only critisim is a lack of feel from the front at town speeds - mini-roundabouts and the like. Think I'll go for some Bridgestones next as I know that they'll sacrifice some tire wear but I should have a more sporty ride with better feal
79%
Member
BMW
190/55 R17 W
5,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited
Can't believe these tires haven't been reviewed yet.
They are the best tires I have used alongside Michelin Pilot Road 4s.
Exceptional grip in the wet, and very progressive feedback.
Single compound mind you, which doesn't bode well for touring as i've had two pairs sculpt on one side and wear unevenly, causing replacement before you should have to.
I'd say they're better suited to 600cc 1000cc lighter bikes. They fared longer fitted on a Z1000 than the Beemer.
