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Best handling, mileage poor

- Doc from Kentucky
This is my third set of Metzlers on my BMW K100 with now 96K on the odometer, I have never gotten great mileage out of these tires and this rear tire has four thousand miles on it and is over 50 percent wore out...I generally drive close to ten thousand miles a year...can't afford to buy their tires if this is the case.

I will ask Metzler about this, and I won't be surprised with what they will say...
- Aug 20, 2008

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ME 880' WIDE WHITEWALL FAILED AT 600 MILES

- gm from Michigan, USA
Extreme sidewall checking after only 600 miles and 7 months, front and rear. Tires were maintained to Metzeler psi specs. and cleaned with only soap and water. Metzeler takes no responsibility with this growing issue. See Motorcycle-journal.com for even more including pictures and several Harley sites with similar complaints.

A number of upset owners of these tires have reported the issues to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTA) for an investigation in this poor product. Metzeler claims that it is a possible ozone induced cosmetic flaw only but then states to have the tires inspected without delay. (Hymmm?) Do not make a decision on these tires built in Brazil until you research it completely. I am told Perelli also owns Metzeler and uses the same plant. The Germain 880's have received few complaints of the same nature. Only gave it one star because they look good for awhile anyway.


- Jun 13, 2008

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ME 880 Made in Brazil!!!

- Biker in SA from San Antonio, TX
I just purchased a used 05 C90. It handles ok, but I noticed the tires seem really loud on asphalt. I decided to do a little tire research online. Sure enough, my tires say "MADE IN BRAZIL" NOT "MADE IN GERMANY". There is about 90% tread remaining, but already showing cracks in the side walls. This 3 year old bike has 20K miles on it so the tires can't be very old at 90%. Better safe than sorry so I guess I have to go tire shopping. Thanks Metzeler!
- Jun 10, 2008

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Metzler 180-60-16RR (For Goldwing 1800)

- Rick Dutton from Florida, USA
Doing 70 mph and the rear tire came apart. Separation at the juncture of the side to the base. Very scarry. Tire had about 3000 miles usage. Would like to know more about the problems with the production. The tire has printed on the side "made in Germany". Is this true or is it produced in Brazil?
- May 28, 2008

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Metzler me88

- CRAZY BOB from CLEVELAND OH
My first set of Metzlers were on a 100 inch pro street drag bike. Comp K rear and Laser front. Great tires. This said I thought I would try them on my Bagger.
First set got 3 golf ball size goiters in the side wall. Almost went down at high speed.
Dumped them and swore never again. 3 years and another Bagger later my friend kept telling me how great they were so I bought set two.
This time I was not as lucky, went down in the rain on a mild curve. Turns out the fine people at Metzler farm out of their tires to Brazil. Think twice before you buy them and make sure you don't get burned like I did twice.

Check FOT the point of origin on the tire.
P.S. This is the tiniest print on the tire.
- May 19, 2008

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No - 1

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Metzeler Marathon 880s

- Al in New York from USA
I just replaced the Dunlap tires on my Road Star with Metzelers..... The difference in the bike's handling and responsiveness is nothing short of astonishing. In a word, Wow!!
- Jul 10, 2007

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880 all day

- Mr.HD from rochester ny
I ride an 02 softail, my 880s have 19,000 on them,I am replacing them this year because the tires are starting to crack...bought them in 03...great performing tires...not bad in the rain within reason
- May 30, 2007

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Twisties are fun

- Aaron from California
I have used these tires on my GL1500 & GL1200 I live on 15 miles fo twisty mountain rodes and they allow me to run as hard as I wish with no hint of slipping.I ran donlops on the bike once but couldn"t wait to get them off. The only down side is I go thru 2 sets a year that 15000 miles
- May 29, 2007

Yes - 13
No - 1
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ME 880 and Vstar 650

- Rich from Tyngsboro, MA
I replaced my original factory tires at 8000 miles, Dunlop 404's, with Metzler ME 880's. I'm pushing 26,000+ miles on the bike and there is still tread left. I'm getting ready to replace these, this spring, with another set of ME 880's.
- Apr 20, 2007

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Intruder 1500

- Tom from New York
I'm just now replacing front and rear with the 880 after about 9500 miles. The tread looks pretty good but there is some severe cupping on the front. I've heard there were problems with these tires but haven't experienced them (yet). Head and shoulders over the stock Dunlops especially in the corners!
- Apr 02, 2007

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