New tyre from Metzeler

Metzler’s new Racetec Interact tyre feratures a new construction technology and a new compound mixing process which, claims Metzeler, means “a new equilibrium” in the overall tyre design. The compounds, the tread, carcass and materials all interact to produce a clever new tyre designed with sportsbikes in mind.

Press release

“The Tyre is a complex of different structure materials - the steel wire in the carcass and textile - as well as the tread compound. In addition to this, Metzeler technicians have developed an innovative mixing process to ensure highly homogeneous compound distribution, perfectly operating among internal elements (balanced distribution throughout the compound from centre to tyre edge) and external factors (Tarmac, temperatures, and riding styles).
Full interaction between carcass, steel belt and tread compound, as a new complex equilibrium, guarantees better performances in terms of total wet behavior, grip, safe riding and stability.”

The tyre comes in four compounds – three for varying track conditions – as well as one designed specifically for road riding. The tyre should be available from February 2009.