Metzeler Z4 or Z6?

Post by **MartinW** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:45 am

Time for new tyres (tires).

What's the difference between the Z4 and Z6? Does one suit a different style of riding better than the other?

Any advice/opinions welcomed

possum · Post by **possum** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:59 am

I cant give any advise,however I read good things about the z6 from r1150r net members.I am looking for tires aswell,and am considering the z6 or the pirelli diablo strada.

domekrome · Post by **domekrome** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:09 am

Don't know about the Z4, but I did put 13,000kms on a pair of Z6s last year. Great sport-touring tires, wet & dry grip were great. I should note as well, that I probably could have gotten another 3-5000kms out of the set. I just wanted to ride some stickier tires for the spring (Pilot Powers) - I will be mounting another set of the Z6s for my summer vacation, crossing Canada & back.

Post by **yjleesvrr** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:41 am

For feel, I prefer the Z4s. But for long-term wear, I prefer the Z6s. As a result, I go for the value factor by buying the Z6s.

b52bombardier1 · Post by **b52bombardier1** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:13 am

Hello,

I have almost 6000 miles on my Z4's and they are going strong. Should easily make at least 10,000 maybe 12,000. Wet or dry, they seem fine and are the stock tire on my 04 1150RT. I have no complaints but I m sure the Z6's would be very good, too.

Rick

Post by **TonyT607** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:35 am

I switched from Z4 to Z6 at 12K on the RR. No looking back.

BTW my new R1200ST (picked up last Saturday) came with Z6's.

Post by **Biff's R** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:35 am

I don't think that you can get z4 anymore, since the z6 is the update for the z4.

Post by **sjbmw** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:57 am

Bike came with Z4's, pushed them to 8500 miles. Z6's installed last spring, I like them.

malcy · Post by **malcy** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:43 pm

In my opinion therer is no other tyre better for the R than the Z6
I tried dunlops & bridgestones before the z6,s great mileage & grip 7000m looking @ on the rear but I sold it before I had done that mileage.

mnnden · Post by **mnnden** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:37 pm

I know it is not in the poll, but for what it is worth, I like Pilot Roads.
Den

Post by cc » Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:34 pm

mnnden wrote:I know it is not in the poll, but for what it is worth, I like Pilot Roads.
Den

So how does the tread life compare to the Z4 and Z6.

Post by **rph802** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:59 pm

I have a set of the Z4's myself and have been impressed with them. I was under the impression (perhaps mistaken) that the Z4's were slightly more touring oriented for a sport tire whereas the Z6's are more of a sporting tire with some good tread wear.

Craig

Post by **MartinW** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:16 am

Thanks for all your posts and votes.

It looks like the Z6 get the nod although my local dealer still offers Z4 and Z6 so don't know if Z6 really is a Z4 replacement.

Looking at the tyres(tires), the Z4 'looks' grippier than the Z6 but then you can't tell by looking.

Don't know how much you pay for these in the U.S but I've been quoted Ã‚Â£187 -US$330 approx- (fitted) here in the UK.

mnnden · Post by **mnnden** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:09 am

cc wrote:
mnnden wrote:I know it is not in the poll, but for what it is worth, I like Pilot Roads.
Den
So how does the tread life compare to the Z4 and Z6.

Charlie, I got 8,000 mi (Z4's) (and a nail, but the tires were done), so far I have 9,000 on the pilot Roads and still feel pretty good, It should be said , I am NOT a very aggressive rider. Den

djwaudio · Post by **djwaudio** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:03 am

I had some cupping when my set of z4s were wearing. It made it hard to put the bike into a turn. I am on my second set of z6s and found them to wear more evenly. I can't recall if the z4s felt any better or not. I'm happy with the sixes though.

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Post by **wncbmw** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:11 pm

I have had both and both handle excellant, wet or dry. Not too much difference in mileage either, although I would have to check the bike log to see for sure. My Z6 front lasted about 7K, which for me is good. The rear rode it's last ride today and lasted about the same.

The only way I could get 10K out of a tire is throw it in the back of my car for the last 4,000 miles!

Post by **yjleesvrr** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:17 pm

Vann - you must have some rough pavement near Asheville! My Z6 rear lasted nearly 15k miles! My front Z6 has 12k miles on it and it looks like it has at least 6k left in it.

Post by **wncbmw** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:15 am

Yong - I have no idea what the deal is on my tire mileage but it is consisent and I am not alone. Most of the riders in this area that I know get similar results. Some that ride sportier tires get lots lower mileage! One guy I know trashed a set in one weekend! It was a fun weekend though!

Post by **wncbmw** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:32 pm

I got about 6,400 miles on the Z6 rear that I removed tonight. Almost exactly what I got with the Avon and the Z4s. Much be the roads roughness or the mostly twisty roads i ride, but I have never gotten much better out of tires.

Maybe you get a better quality air in the tires!

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:27 pm

I live in the DC area and run Z6's which currently have about 7000 miles on em and don't show very much wear.......inflation may matter....ikeep the front at 37 to 38 and the rear at 42 to 44.

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