Reviews for Marathon 880
Avg. Customer Review (3.8 Stars)
Number of Reviews: 44
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Mixed bag
- Jerry from North TexasI've replaced the OEM's on my '01 Valkyrie Interstate and '03 VTX 1800 with the 880's. Turning effort was very easy, dry traction turning was decent but hard stopping was unacceptable (broke loose every time). Wet traction was scary, turning and stopping. I got about 7,000-8,000 miles which isn't bad on big, heavy bikes. I replaced them with Dunlop Elite 3's and found out what truly great tires really feel like.
- Jun 29, 2009
Yes - 19
No - 2
Dissapointed
- Eric from Atlanta, GAAfter riding this Sunday I wiped my bike down like I normally do. I was walking away from it and turned to give it one last look when I noticed a shiney strip down the middle of my rear tire. Went to get a closer look and found it was steel belting. Seriously a 1/2 inch strip around the whole tire. 2008 HD Streetglide tire size 160/60 UR18 RR only 8k miles. Not happy!
- Jun 09, 2009
Yes - 17
No - 12
Metzlers Extremely SHORT Life
- Eric from Upsate NYI bought a set of Metzler Sportec M3's for my sport bike Yamaha YZF-R1. The rear tire lasted 1 short 3 month summer season in upstate NY and now the rear has to be replaced. It is beyond the wear marks. Thats $ 300 every season if I have to replace my tires every season with these Metzlers.
- May 19, 2009
Yes - 9
No - 9
Scalloped and Noisy
- M. Miller from Dayton, OHI've gone through two rear and one front Metzler 880 on my 04 Nomad--all three have scalloped at less than 5000 miles and have always been noisy. I'm going back to Dunlop.
- May 07, 2009
Yes - 18
No - 3
Good Tires
- mark from St Paul, MN13,000 on them, replacing this season. Reliable and safe. Made in Brazil and they're just fine. Would recommend 880's. I have a BMW R 1200 C.
- Apr 07, 2009
Yes - 20
No - 0
Metzler 880's
- Chuck Arkle from Belchertown MassI ride a 2000 Honda Valkyrie Interstate on Metzler 880's with no problems at all. Front tire has about 13k, down to wear bars and I am replacing. Rear has about 6k with maybe 1/3 of the tread left. They growl in the twisties, expected from almost 1000 lb. bike but handle like a dream. Hands off the bars and the bike tracks perfectly straight.
I would recommend.
- Apr 04, 2009
Yes - 17
No - 2
Disappointing purchase
- Nik from GeorgiaI own a 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard. Before I bought my first set of tires I looked for something that had a high mileage rating. That's not easy to find in motorcycle tires. But then I came across the Metzler 880 claim. So that was my choice. Disappointing to say the least. They are ready to be replaced after 6000 miles. Metzler will not be my choice this time. Leaning toward the Bridgestone but not committed just yet. When the Metzlers where new they did ride very well so I have to give them that but due to the cost involved we riders need more life in our tires.
- Feb 24, 2009
Yes - 19
No - 5
Check-em before you buy
- Jeff Newbill from Tacoma, Wa I have a GL 1200 goldwing and was on my second set of metzelers tires. The first time the back tire started cracking so I replaced with a new 880 went to Sturgis this year. Made it to billings. Got up the next morning and started heading for Sturgis when the back tire blew. Not so lucky me.(crash) the tire had 50% tread left so I sent the tire to perelli---well you know I got the shaft I wont buy them again.
- Sep 18, 2008
Yes - 24
No - 19
Metzler 880
- Johnny from New York03 Suzuki VL800. Replaced Dunlop D404 with Metzler 880. I got 6500 miles out of the Dunlop and have 4500 miles so far on the Metzler's and they are about 30% worn. They handle very well compared to the Dunlop. They do not hunt in the cracks of the road like the Dunlop. The only complaint I have is they are very loud. I just bought a new C90T and it has Bridgestone on it. They handle just as good as the Metzler but are much quieter. I have 4000 miles so far and they are 30% worn.
- Sep 17, 2008
Yes - 17
No - 0
Metzler 880 Marathon, Wide Whites
- Jeff Parson from SacramentoI have a 2005 Harley Davidson Deluxe, I got 9K on the stock tires then switched to the 880s. I love this tire! It's quiet, it's sturdy, it holds the road far better than the stockers, and it was priced well. Now my bike has 18K miles (yes 10K on the 880s). I am getting close to buying a new set, just because. GREAT TIRE! Best one for your heavy scooter!
- Sep 11, 2008
Yes - 13
No - 2