Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Tyres > racetechs?

[supergray]

i've been offered pre used metzler racetechs (about ten laps)
what do you reckon are they any good maybe for road use if they survive a trak day?

[chris.p]

Racetechs are Race tyres, take a while to heat up for road use, be careful till they get warm.



Chris.

[NBs996]

I ride with pre-loved racetech's. Can be a bit skittish when cold but in my experience don't take long to warm up.
There are better road tyres if that's all you want them for.

[supergray]

cheers guys i'll probably destroy them on the track before i get a chance to try them on the road. i'm glad that you use pre-loved racetechs nbs996, as someone told me that you should'nt use used tyres cos when they get hot then removed then put on a different bike it can cause to much stress on the tyre wall, have you heard that? i know of a couple of others who use these racetechs and they haven't had a problem!

[les996]

Hi Supergray

I have just moved over to these from rennsports.
I have used 120/180 in the past for fast road, went onto pre-loved 120/190-55 racetecs.

I have always given my tyres some warm-up time, otherwise they will slide, but these have been great - although I do only ride in the dry and warmer weather.

Only 2 brief rides this season
Roll on the good weather

Les996

[weeksy2]

m8, you have nothing to worry about, not for a second. Long as you know the person you['re buying from is straight up about their history and number of laps....

then go for it.

[NBs996]

Originally posted by supergray
cheers guys i'll probably destroy them on the track before i get a chance to try them on the road. i'm glad that you use pre-loved racetechs nbs996, as someone told me that you should'nt use used tyres cos when they get hot then removed then put on a different bike it can cause to much stress on the tyre wall, have you heard that? i know of a couple of others who use these racetechs and they haven't had a problem!

Nope, never heard of that. Don't understand why it might be either... but then I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed!
I got mine from some1 I know and they'd done a single heat cycle (12 laps of Mallory) so were good as new.

I'd not think twice about doing the same again, it's a huge cost saving!

[supergray]

cheers fellas! i'll do it! so is a 190/55 gonna be a problem on my 748? i'm not sure if i can get hold of any other sizes ie. a 180. my mates both using these racetechs have 190/55s, on a gsxr600 and a mille! i don't want to crash again!! at least not till the end of the summer!

[NBs996]

Couldn't comment on suitability for a 748, but be aware they've got a higher profile than other tyres so if you've got a hugger fitted then you might have an issue with clearance.

[les996]

Supergray

I had the same issue here - wanted to go for 180 but they only use 190's.
I have the 190 fitted on a 5.5 rim (rear) - it does give a steep edge, so when you are off the edge your toes are touching, but there is definately bags of grip - also noticed they tip in a bit quicker - even with the rideheight reset to previous

Les