Is the Metzeler Karoo 4 good for green laning?

Strengths and weaknesses

Metzeler's latest 50/50 dual-purpose knobby.

Where it's good

• Owners report a noticeable improvement in wet tarmac grip and road quietness over the older Karoo 3, with the scoop-shaped blocks providing strong traction in loose gravel and sand.

Where it falls short

• Riders note that aggressive throttle on big-bore bikes wears the rear rapidly.

Based on aggregated owner feedback and independent tyre reviews, not a single source.

Holloway ratings

Seven separate scores, not one blended number, since a tyre that's brilliant in mud can be miserable on a wet motorway link, and vice versa.

Key facts

The Metzeler Karoo 4 at a glance

The shaded shape is this tyre's seven scores. The dashed line is the average of all 48 tyres in the Tyre Finder, so you can see where it beats the field and where it gives ground.

Sizes the Metzeler Karoo 4 comes in

Common sizes for trail and adventure bikes. Ranges change, so check the exact size, load index and speed rating with your dealer before you order.

Front

Rear

Bikes the Metzeler Karoo 4 fits

54 bikes in the Holloway Bike Finder run a stock size this tyre is made in, 37 at both ends.

Matched on the bike's standard tyre sizes only. Some model years and trim levels use different sizes, so check your sidewall or handbook first. Our size list for this tyre can miss sizes, so a bike shown for one end may still find its other size in the maker's chart.