New Metzler Roadtech Z6's - strange sound

[MLRickards]

The strangest thing is happening with my brand new Metzler Z6's (front and rear). From about midway into each curve through exit, there's a sound that seems to be a "wheeeeee!" At first, I thought it was some undocumented road noise with the tire.

Then, I noticed the sound was so vivid, it was like it was coming through my Autocom helmet speakers.

As though it were coming right from the microphone itself...


Man, I forgot how much fun it was to take the turns with a brand new set of rubber.

 

[Mellow]

Different tires, different tread patterns, different noises.. some don't make much at all until they're worn a bit but some make sounds immediately. I don't remember what the z6's look like but I'm thinking it's just the tread pattern.

 

[motomac]

My Z6's were much louder than either the 020's or the 021's.

 

[Bones]

I'm thinking that "wheeeee" sound was inside his helmet as he shouted with joy...new sneakers will do that.

 

[MLRickards]

I'm thinking that "wheeeee" sound was inside his helmet as he shouted with joy...new sneakers will do that.

Bones wins. He "got it".

FWIW, I didn't notice any actual road noise difference with the Z6's versus the original Dunlops.

 

[AgSTreak]

This will be my third set of Z6's they don't get any quieter with repeated use. I think my next set will be Avon Storms, maybe they'll be louder.