Metz Z6 Vs Conti RoadAttacks - SV650.org

06-05-06, 06:30 PM

The debate rolls on...
Which would you choose?

Z6 @ £156 delivered vs Conti @ £138 delivered. (Blackcircles.com)

06-05-06, 06:55 PM

Hello Rob,

I can save you a massive £2.13 on the Z6s....tyresonline.net !!!

Having the exact same dilemma at the moment. The Z6s were £45 dearer at my local tyre place so I'd ruled em out. Now I've found em online for just £15 more I can't make up my mind. Mr Squid and Jonboy seem to like the Contis so thats a trusted endorsement but theres a lot of praise for the Z6s too !!

Dilemmas dilemmas !

06-05-06, 07:03 PM

surley that should tell you that other than price there aint a lto in it??

ps.. i have a conti RA back tyre and its v good

06-05-06, 11:17 PM

Does it though? Just because theyre similar prices - there might be 3000 miles worth of wear in difference!

northwind · 17-05-06, 01:02 PM

I've seen a few pics of Roadattacks after trackdays, and they looked like they've been on fire. Never seen a Roadtec tear up that badly... Looke more like the results of a massiev burnout than track use Of course, those Roadattacks might have had a harder time, it's not very scientific...

dirtydog · 20-05-06, 12:55 PM

I'm in the very same dilema at the moment, ruled out 020s cos of the cost. Riden a vfr 750 on Z6s and thought they were good although i wasn't really pushing them as it wasn't my bike.
Fancy trying the conti road batacks though so will probably get them

11-06-06, 06:41 PM

I've changed to the Conti's after swearing by the Bridgestone 010f/020r mix for years.

Initially I didn't like them. The more rounded section of the front didn't feel as grippy or willing to tip the bike in, but I have got used to it and no complaints. It's a decent wet tyre too, once it's run in plenty.

The rear is pretty soft though. Just 3k and it's borderline I'll pass the MOT this week. Saying that I never get more than about 4k ever from a rear. If there was a harder rear to use in combination that would be perfect. I'm definitly looking at 3 rears to one front just now.

Is there a harder rear Conti I could use?

12-06-06, 04:54 PM

Getting Conti's this friday as recommended by a pal. Taking my bike to them & £188 later I'll have new rubber.
Quite chuffed wi the price.

Viney · 12-06-06, 05:33 PM

I rode my girlfriends bike last week, which is shod with Metz's, and my sv this week with Contis....I still prefer the Metzs, feel stronger when on lean, the contis seem very twitchy in comparisson.

12-06-06, 05:56 PM

verna is letting u ride hers a lot lately!!>>>

I have Z6 ... me happy they are ace- (for my riding anyway) - cant compare to any other .. cept the Z4...

06-05-06, 06:30 PM	#1
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Metz Z6 Vs Conti RoadAttacks The debate rolls on... Which would you choose? Z6 @ £156 delivered vs Conti @ £138 delivered. (Blackcircles.com)

17-05-06, 01:02 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I've seen a few pics of Roadattacks after trackdays, and they looked like they've been on fire. Never seen a Roadtec tear up that badly... Looke more like the results of a massiev burnout than track use Of course, those Roadattacks might have had a harder time, it's not very scientific... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

20-05-06, 12:55 PM	#6
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	I'm in the very same dilema at the moment, ruled out 020s cos of the cost. Riden a vfr 750 on Z6s and thought they were good although i wasn't really pushing them as it wasn't my bike. Fancy trying the conti road batacks though so will probably get them __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

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06-05-06, 06:55 PM	#2
leegriffiths128 Guest Posts: n/a	Hello Rob, I can save you a massive £2.13 on the Z6s....tyresonline.net !!! Having the exact same dilemma at the moment. The Z6s were £45 dearer at my local tyre place so I'd ruled em out. Now I've found em online for just £15 more I can't make up my mind. Mr Squid and Jonboy seem to like the Contis so thats a trusted endorsement but theres a lot of praise for the Z6s too !! Dilemmas dilemmas !

06-05-06, 07:03 PM	#3
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	surley that should tell you that other than price there aint a lto in it?? ps.. i have a conti RA back tyre and its v good

06-05-06, 11:17 PM	#4
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Does it though? Just because theyre similar prices - there might be 3000 miles worth of wear in difference!

11-06-06, 06:41 PM	#7
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	I've changed to the Conti's after swearing by the Bridgestone 010f/020r mix for years. Initially I didn't like them. The more rounded section of the front didn't feel as grippy or willing to tip the bike in, but I have got used to it and no complaints. It's a decent wet tyre too, once it's run in plenty. The rear is pretty soft though. Just 3k and it's borderline I'll pass the MOT this week. Saying that I never get more than about 4k ever from a rear. If there was a harder rear to use in combination that would be perfect. I'm definitly looking at 3 rears to one front just now. Is there a harder rear Conti I could use?

12-06-06, 04:54 PM	#8
quikstu Guest Posts: n/a	Getting Conti's this friday as recommended by a pal. Taking my bike to them & £188 later I'll have new rubber. Quite chuffed wi the price.

12-06-06, 05:33 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I rode my girlfriends bike last week, which is shod with Metz's, and my sv this week with Contis....I still prefer the Metzs, feel stronger when on lean, the contis seem very twitchy in comparisson.

12-06-06, 05:56 PM	#10
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	verna is letting u ride hers a lot lately!!>>> I have Z6 ... me happy they are ace- (for my riding anyway) - cant compare to any other .. cept the Z4...