Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Rear Tire (160/70B-17 Reinforced)
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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.
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)
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.
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.
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!.
It's hard to say how much mileage I will get out of this tire, but it feels great to ride and feel.
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.
I like it.
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.
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.