Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Tires from Motorcycle-Superstore.com

[@dennism103]

Metzlers really are incredible.

[@Doublerunner1]

Thank you for this review that delved into the technical aspects of what makes this tire better and how it applies to driveability. So many other reviews are stale readings off a cue card that delivers nothing more than the typical sales pitch. I appreciate not getting a sales pitch here and getting more real world info from a driving standpoint

[@raybrensike42]

Don't listen to complaints people have about cupping for feathering, which all tires will do and it's mostly because of low tire pressure or poor balance. Be sure that when you mount them that they are centered on the wheel all the way around.

[@Dude_Virus]

are they better in comparison to the Michelin commander 2 / 3 or the Scorcher 31 ?

[@craig6444]

I have a 2013 Sportster with 130 front and 150 rear. Came with Scorchers, I replaced the rear once. The rear was worn again, and I was getting a front end wobble on de-cel at about 40 mph. This time I put on a set of these tires and the difference is incredible!! It is like these are glued to the road. They even felt very "different" the first day I had them. I compare it to when radials first got popular. We were used to belted tires and radials were very different. Didn't take long to get used to, now I would never use a different tire. The front end wobble disappeared too! I'll take their word on the wear!

[@Dude_Virus]

@@craig6444 I got these fitted last year and so far so good. I am a bit concerned about the wet grip so I don't take chances on cornering much or speeding in the wet weather. In dry conditions these are awesome.

[@donnakelly4212]

very informative video thanks --- I will be looking at these closely

[@raymondcrosbie3101]

Fitted Metzeler ME888 Ultra 180 Rear 4000 miles ago & the 150 Front 2500 miles ago for my F6CT and I am disgusted with both of them. German made tyres! The bike has had the forks serviced and new 440 Progressive shock fitted 18,000 miles ago. The rear tyre has high feathering and cupping and the front has feathering and cupping already, Another problem was the fact that I couldn't balance the front tire after three attempts. That along with the fact that they have to be the noisiest tyres from "new" that I have ever had the displeasure to endure. I thought I had bearings gone (newbies fitted with the tires) and it was upon checking them that to my horror I saw the state of the tires. I got onto Metzeler last October and they wanted me to send the front tire back and for me to wait 6 weeks for a replacement "IF IT WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY" "BY THEM"! That wasn't possible (fabulous weather after months of rain) nor was it possible in winter (long story). I am driving bikes for 45 years and have had all sorts of tyres on and although I have seen feathering and cupping it wasn't until reaching near end of life. This is the first time I fitted Metzeler because I heard they were a long wearing tyre but the reviews must have been posted by the company themselves. My tyres speak for them selves!! I would go back to any of my previous choices (8,000 miles +) BUT I WILL NEVER BUY Metzeler AGAIN. I am dumbfounded that a German company could manufacture such rubbish. I am absolutely disgusted with these junk tyres and the headache they have caused. PURE AND UTTER GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jared2661able]

Curious as to how things worked out with the tire debacle.

[@raymondcrosbie3101]

@@jared2661able Its a mess and they have made it so difficult for meI doubt I'll get anywhere. I fitted Bridgestones and the differance is chalk and cheese. Love them. Totally different bike now.

[@Marabuntas01]

At 1:25 You are talking about new tires and bornouts? Funny ....

[@dennism103]

German engineering.

[@alainbrisebois8334]

Can't be bad.

[@raymondcrosbie3101]

Garbage engineering!!!