METZELERScooter

Roadtec™ Scooter

Name: Roadtec™ Scooter Motorcycle Tires
Brand: METZELER
Rating: 8.2 (19 reviews)

Metzeler's all-weather scooter tire built for daily riders who need consistent grip in traffic, rain, and everything Southern California throws at them.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Scooter · All-Weather Commuter

METZELER Roadtec™ Scooter motorcycle tire

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BrandMETZELER

TypeScooter

FitmentFront & Rear

Sizes19

High-silica compound bonds chemically and mechanically to pavement — delivering traction whether the road is dry, damp, or cold at first light

Tread groove and sipe geometry engineered to clear water fast without giving up dry-surface stability — no compromise between wet and dry

Scooter-dedicated carcass construction matches the flex characteristics and load dynamics of smaller-wheeled machines — no vagueness mid-corner

19 size options spanning 10-inch to 16-inch wheels — fits nimble urban runabouts through full-size maxi-scooters

All-weather performance envelope that covers the daily grind and weekend highway runs with equal confidence

Metzeler's European engineering pedigree applied to a purpose-built scooter platform — not a repurposed motorcycle carcass

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

🛞 Running a spoked wheel? Mitas Heavy Duty Tubes fit 100/80-16 — from $11 →

Save below MSRPIn-stock · ships fastWalk-in install

MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.2/10

★★★★☆

The Roadtec Scooter is the go-to for year-round scooter riders who need dependable wet and dry grip without sacrificing reasonable mileage.

Performance

Dry Grip8.1

Wet Grip8.6

Street Manners9.0

Track Capability4.5

Mileage7.8

Value8.0

Best For

Daily Commuter

You're on the scooter every day — rain, cold morning, wet intersection, all of it. The Roadtec Scooter's silica compound stays pliable in cool temps and handles sudden downpours without drama. Consistent grip in unpredictable conditions is exactly what this tire is built around.

Perfect Match

Maxi-Scooter Tourer

You use your maxi-scooter for real distance — freeway stretches, canyon roads, varied pavement. The larger 14- and 16-inch fitments in this line are designed to hold stable at sustained highway speeds while still delivering the all-weather grip you need when conditions change mid-ride.

Great Match

Performance Scooter Enthusiast

If you're pushing a sport-tuned or modified scooter and chasing maximum lean angle and dry-grip edge over everything else, the Roadtec Scooter's all-weather balance may feel like a trade-off. It's a capable tire, but it's optimized for versatility — not outright aggression.

Consider Michelin Power Pure SC or Pirelli Diablo Rosso Scooter for more aggressive sport-oriented compounds

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
Front	100/80-16	—	0340-1106	3000000	8019227300000	$85.81$104.00Save $18
Front	110/70-13	—	0340-1138	3776700	8019227377675	$89.38$108.35Save $19
Front	110/70-16	—	0340-1108	3120200	8019227312027	$127.34$154.33Save $27
Front	110/90-13	—	0340-1137	3845800	8019227384581	$101.65$123.19Save $22
Front	120/70-12	—	0340-1136	3845400	8019227384543	$88.61$107.38Save $19
Front	120/70R14	—	0340-1097	3119900	—	$112.84$157.57Save $45
Front	120/80-14	—	0340-1140	3556800	8019227355680	$95.32$115.56Save $20
Front	120/90-10	—	0340-1135	3844800	8019227384482	$110.13$133.50Save $23
Front	130/60-13	—	0340-1214	4017300	8019227401738	$116.10$140.73Save $25
FrontOOS	90/90-14	—	0340-1139	3846200	8019227384628	$53.43$64.74Save $11
RearOOS	100/80-10	—	0340-1105	3844500	8019227384451	$99.80$120.96Save $21
RearOOS	100/80-16	—	0340-1317	3823100	—	$80.19$111.97Save $32
Rear	120/70-14	—	0340-1218	3846300	8019227384635	$95.32$115.56Save $20
Rear	120/80-16	—	0340-1107	3000100	8019227300017	$138.19$167.49Save $29
Rear	130/70-12	—	0340-1130	3845600	8019227384567	$112.55$136.45Save $24
Rear	140/70-14	—	0340-1132	3846900	8019227384697	$136.63$165.59Save $29
Rear	140/70-16	—	0340-1134	3847200	8019227384727	$174.46$211.50Save $37
Rear	150/70-13	—	0340-1131	3556900	8019227355697	$109.53$132.78Save $23
Rear	150/70-14	—	0340-1133	3518000	8019227351804	$152.74$185.16Save $32

Frequently Asked

That's one of the silica compound's real advantages. Silica stays chemically active at lower temps where conventional rubber stiffens and loses mechanical grip. You get usable traction from the moment you roll out — which matters a lot for early-morning commuters who don't have the luxury of a warm-up lap.

Rear tires typically see 5,000 to 7,000 miles under normal urban commuting use; fronts often push 8,000 to 10,000. Rider weight, road surface, and riding style all factor in. The silica compound is tuned to balance grip with longevity — it's not a pure soft-compound performance tire, so it earns its keep over time.

Technically possible, but not something we recommend. Front and rear tires are engineered together — matching profiles, compounds, and handling characteristics. Mixing brands can introduce subtle inconsistencies in transitions and emergency braking that you'd rather not discover in traffic.

Better than most scooter tires, honestly — the sipe pattern and silica compound work together to maintain chemical grip on slick low-traction surfaces. That said, painted crosswalk lines, manhole covers, and metal grates are genuinely dangerous on any tire. The Roadtec Scooter reduces that risk; it doesn't eliminate it. Ride accordingly.

Yes. The larger 14- and 16-inch sizes are specifically built to handle sustained freeway speeds with stability. The carcass construction keeps the contact patch composed at speed without sacrificing the all-weather compliance that makes this tire useful in the real world. Maxi-scooter owners running highway miles regularly report solid confidence at speed.

Yes — plan on roughly 100 miles of moderate riding before you push lean angles or brake hard. New tires carry a thin layer of mold release agent from manufacturing that needs to scrub off. Keep it upright and easy for the first several rides, let the compound heat-cycle a couple times, and then you're good to go.

Metzeler Roadtec Scooter Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Metzeler Roadtec Scooter and can mount it while you wait — no appointment needed. Whether you're commuting through Irvine, running errands in Huntington Beach, or taking the maxi-scooter up to Newport Beach for a weekend ride, this tire is built for the kind of real-world, mixed-condition riding that Southern California actually delivers. Walk in, get mounted and balanced, and ride out the same day.

We sell the Roadtec Scooter below MSRP and handle everything in-house: mounting is $69 per tire, balance is $9.95, and disposal is $3.50 — transparent pricing, no surprises at the register. Our staff knows scooter fitment across the full 10-inch to 16-inch size range this tire covers, so if you're unsure which size fits your machine, we'll sort it out before we put anything on the lift.

Serving riders throughout Orange County — Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, and beyond — Motorcycle Tire Center is the area's dedicated motorcycle and scooter tire shop. We're not a general automotive shop trying to cover two-wheelers as an afterthought. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 to confirm fitment or check current stock on the Roadtec Scooter, and we'll have you set up fast.

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Best for

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