METZELER CRUISETEC TIRE
PRODUCT TEST
P84
The tread design is claimed to provide quick
warm-up, instant turning response and improved
grip both during straight up and leaning situations.
Metzeler countered this by employ-
ing a lower cord count with stiffer
cords in the belts than standard V-
twin tires. This combination not only
results in compliance that allows the
tire to better conform to pavement
inconsistencies for better grip, but it
also permits more rubber into the tire
carcass, improving damping charac-
teristics over bumps and providing
a more stable footprint at all lean
angles. The payoff is less vagueness
and more precise steering, includ-
ing less wandering over rain grooves
or pavement seams. The softer
shoulder compounds (as well as the
front Cruisetec, which is a single
compound construction) utilize high-
