Metzeler ROADTEC 01 review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 88% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 78 · 21 reviews analysed
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Metzeler ROADTEC 01 has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among summer tires. 21 owner reviews rate it 78 out of 100. 76% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
78/100From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.
The Metzeler Roadtec 01 is widely regarded as a premier sport-touring tire, frequently praised for its exceptional wet-weather performance and confidence-inspiring handling. While most users report high satisfaction with its grip and feedback, opinions on tread longevity are polarized, with some riders experiencing rapid wear depending on bike weight and riding style.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and stability
- High level of rider confidence and feedback
- Compliant ride quality over poor road surfaces
- Consistent performance throughout the tire's lifespan
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Occasional reports of front tire noise or 'howling' during cornering
- Handling instability noted by some users when the tire nears the end of its life
- High price point relative to some competitors
Worth knowing
- Heavy sport-touring bikes (e.g., Kawasaki GTR1400, Multistrada) benefit from the HWM (Heavy Weight Motorcycle) specification to manage wear.
- Users on heavy adventure bikes (e.g., R1200 GS) reported significantly faster rear tire wear, particularly when fully loaded for touring.
- Riders of sportier machines (e.g., Z1000) noted better-than-average resistance to 'squaring off' during commuting.
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