My Metzeler m3 rear has worn out just doing only 3500 miles on it and front half worn. im thinking about getting these off ebay. but just wanted people views on them. what will they be like in the winter when ground temperature is as low a 2-3 degrees and in the wet.
But Would they even get up to temperature if the ground is that low? I've never had a real feel of the more track based tyres but do they have to be at a higher temperature to grip as well say my m3's at a lower temperature.
At the speeds you will going in the wet/cold, it is unlikely that you will get any of the tires up to ideal operating temperature. I've never run the Racetec's, however, I usually don't have a problem running SuperCorsa/Pro even in cold temperatures. Admittedly, I rarely ride in the 2-3 degree C range either though. ymmv
Each time a tire heats then cools, it hardens. This is most applicable to race tires as they reach much higher operating temperatures compared to tires that are run strictly on the street. If you bought race takeoffs, this may apply to you depending on how the tires were used prior to your acquisition.
i got the tyres. they have got 4.00mm tread on them, so they couldn't have been used for that long a time. i think they should be ok to use on the street then, one hopes.
Do your tires still feel relatively soft? If so, they should be fine... Regardless of the amount of tread left, if the tires have gone through a lot of heat cycles, they tend to harden up.
The K1 K2 combo is good. They are not as good in the wet as say a PP or M3 but the difference is if its raining and water is pooling the treaded tyres work better. On a wet road (stopped raining) there isnt a hell of a lot of difference.
In winter they take a bit of time to come up to temp
002's, I dont like them as I like feedback. They also wear a little quick
Do a google search on heat cycle, basically its every time you take a DOT up to 80 deg C is 1 heat cycle. Generally you wont heat cycle a DOT if you ride normally.
Unless your balling up PP's or M3's, I would have stuck with them. 002's have horrible wear and cold grip.
i think i did rush into it a bit. maybe should have waited for some proper road tyres. I didn't think cold grip would be to bad as they feel grippy when cold
I can only try these tyres and see if they will hold up to the winter and rain. i know they will be very good in warmer weather but i bought them at the wrong time really.
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