Metzeler Tires

George · 05-04-2013, 07:56 PM

Has anyone tried the Metzeler me 880 tires out

BagginAndStreakin · 05-04-2013, 08:24 PM

They're supposed to be very high mileage tires. When I wear out my current set, I'll be getting 880's.

**ringadingh** · 05-04-2013, 09:15 PM

I used to use them a few years ago but it seems something changed with them. I had poor results with the last couple tires from them. The belts separated in them and the made my bike wobble worse than any other tires Ive used. Ive had good luck with Dunlop Cruisemax and D404's the past few years.

**Top Cat** · 05-04-2013, 09:59 PM

A lot of guys here used them for awhile a few years ago but the company started making them in a different country. I forget where. The quality went downhill after that.
In my opinion Avon Cobras are the way to go if you can afford them.

**ringadingh** · 05-04-2013, 10:19 PM

Your right Tim, the originals were made in Germany, and they were good. Then they switched to Brazil or somewhere in South America and they went downhill.

Sin City Stan · 05-04-2013, 11:20 PM

NEVER again!! The rear tire disenegrated under me (Metzeler).

BagginAndStreakin · 05-05-2013, 10:02 AM

Ok, maybe I won't go to those for my next set......

sly · 05-05-2013, 12:59 PM

D404's... IMO =)

**ringadingh** · 05-05-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BagginAndStreakin

Ok, maybe I won't go to those for my next set......

I certainly wouldn't.

George · 05-05-2013, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the info, I'll check out the Dunlops and the Avons. Are the D404s Dunlop also or are they another brand

Loafer · 05-05-2013, 06:13 PM

I know that there are many that have had bad luck with the Metz 880's. I am on my
second set and have seen no problems with either. Maybe I have been lucky, in any
event I will be going with the Avons for the next set as I have seen the photos of
failed Metz 880's. I keep checking mine and it's driving me crazy wondering about them.

cactusjack · 05-05-2013, 06:58 PM

I know I'll never buy Metzelers again. Dunlops are made in the USA. I just put a set of American Elites on my bike after the original Dunlops went 17,000 miles.

**nomadtom69** · 05-05-2013, 07:18 PM

Talked to a Metzeler Rep at the bike show in Panama City Beach they have a new tire out now a 888 that is suppose to give better miles and REPLACE the 880 he would not say nothing about the 880 failing but did say the 888 is replacing it.

**ringadingh** · 05-05-2013, 08:38 PM

I'll give the 888's a look, but it will be a tough sell to get me back to them.

05-04-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
George Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilberforce, Ontario Canada Posts: 455	Metzeler Tires Has anyone tried the Metzeler me 880 tires out Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-04-2013, 09:15 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I used to use them a few years ago but it seems something changed with them. I had poor results with the last couple tires from them. The belts separated in them and the made my bike wobble worse than any other tires Ive used. Ive had good luck with Dunlop Cruisemax and D404's the past few years. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-04-2013, 09:59 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	A lot of guys here used them for awhile a few years ago but the company started making them in a different country. I forget where. The quality went downhill after that. In my opinion Avon Cobras are the way to go if you can afford them. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-04-2013, 10:19 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Your right Tim, the originals were made in Germany, and they were good. Then they switched to Brazil or somewhere in South America and they went downhill. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-04-2013, 11:20 PM	#6
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	NEVER again!! The rear tire disenegrated under me (Metzeler). __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Last edited by Sin City Stan; 05-05-2013 at 11:13 AM.
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05-04-2013, 08:24 PM	#2
BagginAndStreakin Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 182	They're supposed to be very high mileage tires. When I wear out my current set, I'll be getting 880's.
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05-05-2013, 10:02 AM	#7
BagginAndStreakin Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 182	Ok, maybe I won't go to those for my next set......
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05-05-2013, 12:59 PM	#8
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	D404's... IMO =) __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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05-05-2013, 06:04 PM	#10
George Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilberforce, Ontario Canada Posts: 455	Thanks for the info, I'll check out the Dunlops and the Avons. Are the D404s Dunlop also or are they another brand
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05-05-2013, 06:13 PM	#11
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I know that there are many that have had bad luck with the Metz 880's. I am on my second set and have seen no problems with either. Maybe I have been lucky, in any event I will be going with the Avons for the next set as I have seen the photos of failed Metz 880's. I keep checking mine and it's driving me crazy wondering about them. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-05-2013, 06:58 PM	#12
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I know I'll never buy Metzelers again. Dunlops are made in the USA. I just put a set of American Elites on my bike after the original Dunlops went 17,000 miles. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-05-2013, 07:18 PM	#13
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Talked to a Metzeler Rep at the bike show in Panama City Beach they have a new tire out now a 888 that is suppose to give better miles and REPLACE the 880 he would not say nothing about the 880 failing but did say the 888 is replacing it. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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05-05-2013, 08:38 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I'll give the 888's a look, but it will be a tough sell to get me back to them. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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