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Roadtec™ 02 Tire for Heavy Weight Motorcycles

Metzeler's all-weather sport-touring tire built specifically for heavy-weight bikes — wet-grip performance without giving up dry-road confidence.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Sport-Touring · All-Weather
METZELER Roadtec™ 02 Tire for Heavy Weight Motorcyclesmotorcycletireco.com
BrandMETZELER
TypeSport-Touring / Touring
FitmentRear
Sizes1
Full silica compound front and rear delivers strong chemical adhesion to wet pavement — outstanding rain confidence on heavy bikes
HWM-specific casing engineered for the load, heat cycles, and flex demands of larger displacement sport-tourers and ADV platforms
Streamlined tread with fewer interruptions reduces cabin vibration and keeps the contact patch working uniformly through corners
Adaptive tread geometry firms up under speed for stability, then opens under water load to channel rain away from the contact patch
Wide thermal operating range means consistent grip from a cold Orange County morning start through sustained high-speed highway runs
Optimized contact patch mobility accelerates warm-up time — trustworthy grip sooner, not just at operating temp
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.2/10
★★★★☆
The Roadtec 02 is built for heavy-bike riders who ride year-round and need all-weather grip without sacrificing street engagement or predictability.
Performance
Dry Grip8.4
Wet Grip8.7
Street Manners8.9
Track Capability7.2
Mileage7.8
Value8.3
Best For
All-Weather Sport-Tourer
You're on a heavy sport-tourer or ADV bike year-round — commuting mornings, carving weekends, riding through whatever Southern California weather throws at you. You want wet-road confidence without dulling the dry-road feel, and you need tires that stay consistent across shifting temperatures and mixed surfaces. This is the tire Metzeler built for exactly that rider.
Perfect Match
Spirited Street Rider
You push your large-displacement naked or sport-tourer through the canyons, but you're not swapping tires every 3,000 miles and you're not running warmers in the pits. You want turn-in response, mid-corner grip, and the ability to ride home in the rain without sweating it. The Roadtec 02 covers all of that with room to spare.
Great Match
Track-Focused Rider
If your priority is lap times, maximum edge grip, and race-compound heat cycles with tire warmers in the paddock, the Roadtec 02 isn't your tool. It handles intermediate track days comfortably, but advanced-group riders chasing limits will want a dedicated race tire. Ask us about the Racetec RR or Supercorsa SP — we stock both.
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Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Rear190/55ZR1775W · 853 lbs / 168 mph0302-175243354008019227433548$299.42$362.97Save $64
Frequently Asked
The silica compound front and rear is formulated to bond chemically to wet surfaces even before the tire fully heat-cycles — a real advantage when you're headed out in early morning drizzle. Traditional touring tires often feel more planted but sacrifice responsiveness; the Roadtec 02 stays engaged and steerable in the wet, not just safe. For Orange County riders who hit the coast in marine layer conditions, that difference matters.
Most riders on heavy sport-tourers see somewhere in the 6,000–8,500 mile range depending on riding style and bike weight. Hard canyon riding and heavier platforms will push you toward the lower end; steady highway miles can stretch it further. Rear wear typically outpaces front by a noticeable margin — plan for a rear replacement cycle before the front.
For intermediate-pace track days focused on skill development, the Roadtec 02 is a capable choice — it warms up quickly and gives clear feedback before reaching its limits. If you're in the advanced group pushing hard lap after lap, a dedicated race tire like the Metzeler Racetec RR will serve you better. Give us a call at (714) 516-9059 and we'll help you sort the right tire for how you actually ride.
HWM stands for Heavy Weight Motorcycle — it indicates a reinforced casing and compound calibrated for bikes typically over 500 lbs wet weight. Heavier platforms generate more heat at the contact patch, place higher loads on the casing sidewalls, and flex differently than middleweight bikes. Without HWM-specific engineering, a standard sport-touring tire can wear unevenly or go unpredictably under that load. The Roadtec 02 is built to handle those demands from the ground up.
Start at your motorcycle manufacturer's cold pressure spec — that's your baseline. Many riders find running 1–2 psi below max cold pressure works well for street riding feel, with pressures bumped up slightly for extended high-speed runs. Always check cold, never hot. Monitor your wear pattern across the contact patch: edge wear points to too much pressure, center wear to too little.
Absolutely — the HWM casing is well-matched to the weight and torque profile of big ADV platforms like the GS or Yamaha Super Ténéré when the riding is predominantly pavement. Wet-weather performance and all-conditions predictability align well with how most street-focused ADV riders actually ride. That said, if you're regularly hitting gravel roads or fire roads, a proper dual-sport tire will serve you better out there.

Metzeler Roadtec 02 Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA is your local source for the Metzeler Roadtec 02 — the heavy-weight-specific sport-touring tire built for riders who don't park their bikes when the weather turns. We stock the Roadtec 02 for walk-in installation across the Orange County area, including Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, and Fullerton. Mount and balance pricing is straightforward: $69 mount, $9.95 balance, and $3.50 disposal per tire — no surprises at the counter.

The Roadtec 02's full silica compound, HWM casing construction, and adaptive tread geometry make it one of the most complete all-weather sport-touring options on the market for large-displacement bikes. Whether you're on a sport-tourer hammering PCH in marine layer conditions or an ADV platform putting in serious pavement miles, this tire delivers the wet-grip confidence and dry-road engagement that heavy bikes demand. Our team rides and knows these tires — we'll tell you straight whether this is the right fitment for your bike and riding style.

We sell Metzeler Roadtec 02 tires below MSRP with same-day walk-in installation available. No appointment needed — roll in, get mounted, and get back on the road. Questions about fitment, sizing, or how the Roadtec 02 stacks up against other sport-touring options? Call us at (714) 516-9059 and talk to someone who actually knows tires.

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