Metzeler - Racetec SM Rain

Metzeler - Racetec SM RainMetzeler Racetec SM Rain Elite Supermoto Wet Weather Grip. Designed for Supermoto Racing in Extreme Wet Conditions. Engineered for high performance closed course racing on wet circuits, the Racetec SM Rain tyre uses a proprietary fullsilica compound and aggressive block tread pattern to deliver exceptional grip, water evacuation, and confidence at all lean angles. Key Features: NHS Competition Only: Not approved for street or highway use 100% Silica

Metzeler - Racetec SM Rain

Elite Supermoto Wet-Weather Grip.
Designed for Supermoto Racing in Extreme Wet Conditions.
Engineered for high-performance closed-course racing on wet circuits, the Racetec™ SM Rain tyre uses a proprietary full‑silica compound and aggressive block tread pattern to deliver exceptional grip, water evacuation, and confidence at all lean angles.

Key Features:
• NHS Competition-Only: Not approved for street or highway use
• 100% Silica Compound: Provides outstanding chemical grip on wet surfaces and rapid warm‑up. Optimized for immediate traction even under downpours
• Knobbly Block Tread Design: Deep longitudinal and lateral grooves ensure efficient water drainage and preserve a wide contact patch under lean
• Directional Stability: Large block orientations help with straight-line tracking in slick conditions

Recommended Pressures & Warm-Up:
• Front Tyre: 
Cold: ~34 PSI
Hot: ~35 PSI
Warm-up: ~30 minutes at 50 °C 

• Rear Tyre: 
Cold: ~28 PSI
Hot: ~29 PSI
Warm-up: ~30 minutes at 50 °C 

Available Sizes:
• Front – 125/75 R16.5 NHS TL, 125/75 R17 NHS TL
• Rear – 165/55 R17 NHS TL

Ideal For:
• Professional Supermoto racers needing secure wet‑weather grip
• Rain-specific competition events
• Riders aiming for peak traction in wet track sessions

Performance Summary:
• Fast warm-up thanks to silica compound
• Maximum water evacuation with block tread layout
• Robust grip and feedback even at full lean
• Durable enough for race sessions in wet, but not for dry or abrasive surfaces

⚠ Important Notes:
• Not legal for public road use, for closed-course race use only
• Store in a cool, dry place, silica compounds are sensitive to UV and heat
• Best used on clean, wet tarmac, not suitable for mixed conditions or dirt

Why Choose Racetec™ SM Rain?
• Rains never stop race weekends: The silica compound ensures instant chemical grip from the first lap
• Track‑specific drainage: Block tread is optimized for water cut‑through, delivering confidence and direction in puddles
• Predictable lean-feedback: Even under extreme wet angles, blocks maintain contact and feedback for precise control

Conquer wet supermoto tracks with the Racetec SM Rain, built to bite into rain-soaked surfaces and evacuate water instantly. With full‑silica compound and aggressive block tread design, it delivers race-grade grip and confidence even in pouring conditions.