KAROO™ 4 - For an ordinary, unlimited life KAROO™ 4 is the evolution of the heroic KAROO™ 3: a comprehensive tire for Adventure Bikes and Maxi Enduro to overcome the boundaries of adventouring. Offroad performance Scoop-shaped blocks maximize the rack effect on soft terrains; knob shaping promotes both massive center traction and lateral self-cleaning; the entire knob layout ensures a continuous support at any lean angle also on hard-pack terrain Road capabilities Stiffer carcass structures promote a superior performance at all stages; mew multi-radius profiles enable enhanced road capabilities and promote line holding and grip in lean, with dual-compound rears and lateral knobs shaped to enhance rubber response under heavy loads Feel and feedback Best in class (in this sub-segment according to internal wet braking test) for wet performance and rider-aid integration; tread rubber layout and tire profile enable adventurers to cope with lashing rain, cold temperatures, dodgy road surfaces, wet conditions, and emergency braking Durable for the toughest conditions Extreme abrasion, cutting and tearing resistance; new rubber formulations improve resistance to abrasion, cutting and tearing with highly aggressive tread-wear conditions; new profiles promote rubber thermal stability by optimising footprint The details Front single compound -New generation of hard and resistant rubbers -Wide temperature operating range Patented multi-pitch knob layout -Multi-sequence tread pitch -Reduces tire noise and delivers rolling smoothness Transversal knob layout -Enhances off-road traction -Directionality and road stability granted Optimised footprint -Larger amount of knobs within the contact area -Rolling smoothness, integration with electronic rider aids Patented tread design -This pattern works as a mud-trapping bucket -Material picked-up is collected for assisting traction and cleared for self-cleaning DYMATEC™ -Dynamic Mould Angle Technology -Variable groove wall angles at different lean angles for optimised tread resistance and wear uniformity Radial constructions with INTERACT™ technology -INTERACT™ steel belt multi-zone tension -Enhances riding feedback by lean angle -Relieves structural and thermal stresses -Maximises steering neutrality and wet performance Rear tread compound -Dual-compound layout -Centre 100% carbon black rubber for great abrasion and tearing resistance -Softer base compound featuring silica -Thermal stability complements road performance Metzeler Karoo 4 Dual Sport 90/90-21 Produced by Metzeler of Germany