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Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced) Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced)

Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced)

Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced) Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced)
$ 234.99

Score By Feature

Based on 31 ratings
Value for money
9.36
Giftable
9.30
Customer service
9.75
Delivery
9.66

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Product Description

A high mileage tire designed specifically for heavy touring motorcycles and V-twin cruisers.
Designed as a supplement to the established ME 880, the ME 888 Marathon Ultra - sometimes called a "Triple Eight" - does not replace it. It merely offers high mileage riders a high quality, high mileage bike.
Mileage that is extremely high.
The performance and handling of Metzeler combine with outstanding tread life (up to 50% more mileage).
The custom-designed mounting system is specifically made for touring bicycles.

Questions & Answers

Which of these would be appropriate for a Harley Street Glide/fxd ?

The 2014 FXDB is equipped with these two times. Tires last twice as long as stock and are great for the price. They grip well in all normal riding conditions in North Carolina, where I ride a lot of twisty back roads.

The 880 and 888 are very similar, but what is the difference? Is the 880 the one I have?

Unlike most rubber compounds, it is a different one. With the 888, the belts are stronger and there are no separation problems as with the 880. The treads are very durable and offer great traction and life.

Selected User Reviews For Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced)

More than the 880s, I liked the 980s
4/5

My 880's were a little stickier than my 980's, so I preferred them. They are solid in their own right, for most Harley riders they will be fine. I tend to scrape the pegs of my Dyna quite often. The fact that they are harder makes me anticipate that these will yield better mileage than the 880's. It is the most direct freeway, maybe even better than the 880, so that's a big plus.

Vanessa Jenkins
Vanessa Jenkins
| Oct 28, 2020
The tires from Metzler are the best
5/5

I am not a first-time 888 owner but I am a first-time rear owner. It was great to run the 880 rear tire and the 888 front tire. It has excellent mileage and excellent grip both dry and wet, and its construction is very stiff so it can handle heavy weight bikes. Tires like these, I intend to run for as long as I can.

Nova Snow
Nova Snow
| Feb 06, 2021
It took another 11 days to get it after they shipped it two weeks before
5/5

These tires were an upgrade to the stock tires on my 2014 FXDB and I have NO regrets about it! Driving the back roads of North Carolina is a frequent occurrence for me. It has a lot of sweeping curves and does not have problems with grip even in the rain. This tire is worth all the money I spent because I got twice the mileage out of it as I did with the stock tires!.

Walker Kramer
Walker Kramer
| Feb 10, 2021
Great, thank you
5/5

It's hard to say how much mileage I will get out of this tire, but it feels great to ride and feel.

Eve Weber
Eve Weber
| Oct 20, 2020
Up until now, I have been using the Marathon ME880 tires
5/5

The ME880 Marathon tires I used up until the purchase of this ME888 Marathon tire were fine. When mounted, the treat seems to be more aggressive and I feel just as safe, or even better, with it.

Rex French
Rex French
| Apr 30, 2021
This is good
5/5

I like it.

Maverick Wong
Maverick Wong
| Aug 15, 2020
I don't like it
3/5

It has been discovered that the tires have not performed like they should and have in the past. It appears that these tires have caused more problems than they have.

Jordan Miles
Jordan Miles
| Nov 21, 2020
I am very pleased with this tire
5/5

It arrived in two days and is Having heard about them from a friend, I would go the same route. I'm pleased with my purchase.

Sevyn Bates
Sevyn Bates
| Dec 27, 2020

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