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Kennedy
12-03-2005, 12:38 PM
Looking to buy the Metzler Racetech...but they come in different compounds...what compound would you recommend for a track day tire?
http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/MEDIA/TyreCatalog/12700006_Racetec_rear.gif

Jimmy
12-03-2005, 12:46 PM
I don't know about the Metzlers but with the supercorsa I use a super soft front and a soft rear.

The parts club sells the soft/super soft as a set. Metzeler RACETEC K1, K2 120/180 Set.

Cakes206
12-03-2005, 12:51 PM
I don't know about the Metzlers but with the supercorsa I use a super soft front and a soft rear.

+1 Metzeler has the same set up but instead of SC1 and 2 they use K1 and 2. Like Jimmy said, super soft front with a soft tushy :P

Kennedy
12-03-2005, 12:55 PM
Has anyone done the buy a rear get a front free metzeler deal yet? I know Bob did and went well....So I guess I will be getting the K1 K2 set.

RCM78
12-03-2005, 02:05 PM
Just in case you havent figured it out yet. A supersoft front and soft rear works great!!! :nod2:

IrocRob
12-03-2005, 04:28 PM
I picked up a rear K1 and the free K1 front,
the deal went through in about two weeks.

Be aware that no matter which rear tire you buy,
you get a "free" ($25 for shipping) K1 for the front.
You don't have any choice about it.

RaceTec's are available in 3 compounds:
K0 - "Supersoft"
K1 - "Soft"
K2 - "Medium"

Dragon SuperCorsa Pro's are available in 4 compounds:
SC0 - "UltraSoft"
SC1 - "Supersoft"
SC2 - "Soft"
SC3 - "Medium"

High_Revs_17
12-03-2005, 06:35 PM
Dragon SuperCorsa Pro's are available in 4 compounds:
SC0 - "UltraSoft"
SC1 - "Supersoft"
SC2 - "Soft"
SC3 - "Medium"

You forgot the SC-1 "SupremeUltraSuperDuperSoft"

Kennedy
12-03-2005, 07:13 PM
I picked up a rear K1 and the free K1 front,
the deal went through in about two weeks.

Be aware that no matter which rear tire you buy,
you get a "free" ($25 for shipping) K1 for the front.
You don't have any choice about it.

RaceTec's are available in 3 compounds:
K0 - "Supersoft"
K1 - "Soft"
K2 - "Medium"

Dragon SuperCorsa Pro's are available in 4 compounds:
SC0 - "UltraSoft"
SC1 - "Supersoft"
SC2 - "Soft"
SC3 - "Medium"

Thanks Rob I was really wondering which numbers meant what type of tyre.

Cakes206
12-03-2005, 07:28 PM
As per http://www.getmetzeler.com/home.html

K1 = SuperSoft
K2 = Soft

Kennedy
12-03-2005, 08:03 PM
Roger Roger

ffejtable
12-03-2005, 09:09 PM
I did the "FREE" front deal as well.... Like Rob said, it took about 2 weeks to get the tire.... I have been thinking about getting a second set, but not sure what the shelf life of these tires are....

IrocRob
12-03-2005, 09:11 PM
Link to Metzler Site listing all 3 compounds:

http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/en_85/tires/template_categorie.jhtml;jsessionid=ILMQSLKHHFKD3F YKJOPCFEY?catid=85RCNG&productid=16164&product_list=catid%3D85RCNG%26productid%3D16164

Unfortunately, the site does not specify if all three
compounds are still available. The .pdf file that they
link to does not list the K0 compounds, as the site does.

IrocRob
12-03-2005, 09:19 PM
...not sure what the shelf life of these tires are....

I wouldn't worry about shelf life, as long as the tire
is no more than three years old.
The date codes on the two tires I received are:
2604 = 26th week of 2004 (Front)
4104 = 41st week of 2004 (Rear)
So they have been hanging around awhile.

After these I plan on trying Dunlops new "Qualifiers"
and the Michelin Power Race Mediums.

RonJ83
12-03-2005, 11:05 PM
anyone use michelin power race? i was talkin to this guy over at r1 forum who rides a duc and he swears by them

Cakes206
12-03-2005, 11:37 PM
Link to Metzler Site listing all 3 compounds:

http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/en_85/tires/template_categorie.jhtml;jsessionid=ILMQSLKHHFKD3F YKJOPCFEY?catid=85RCNG&productid=16164&product_list=catid%3D85RCNG%26productid%3D16164

Unfortunately, the site does not specify if all three
compounds are still available. The .pdf file that they
link to does not list the K0 compounds, as the site does.

Where do you see the description of the compounds? I see the 3 compounds listed, but is there somewhere that describes them? Cause on the free tire page link I listed it lists K1 and K2 with a description...K0 might be an ultrasoft? Am I missing something? :confused:

carl_g
12-04-2005, 01:18 AM
WOW you guys run Soft rears?? I did not know that.

I have michelin pilot powers I run soft- Front medium(dual compound)- Rear

How much do these things cost??? You should compare the prices to real DOTS. You might be suprised.

motopix
12-04-2005, 09:40 AM
WOW you guys run Soft rears?? I did not know that.

I have michelin pilot powers I run soft- Front medium(dual compound)- Rear

How much do these things cost??? You should compare the prices to real DOTS. You might be suprised.


You gotta think about those "soft" rears like a medium, really. It's not the same as running soft/soft dunlops slicks.

High_Revs_17
12-04-2005, 05:39 PM
Roger Roger

I got your vector victor...

NYCSTRIPES
04-05-2006, 12:58 AM
I got a set of racetecs waiting for installation. I bought the rear from TPM parts club and as previously stated, the front came from Metzler in GA in about 2 weeks. Fastest rebate type thing I have ever participated in.
I still have meat on my Bridgestone 014's so I will have to wait to put them on.

Ken