Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Front Tire
$183.99 - $370.99
Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Front Tire Item # 136940
Description
The new Metzeler ME 888 or Triple 8 tires represent a new Ultra High Mileage offering from Metzeler that couples long life with Metzeler's performance and handling. Expect the ME 888 Tire to be rolled out in a myriad of sizes for families of bikes over its lifespan.
Features:- Developed in Germany for the roads of America
- Specifically designed for custom touring bikes
- Technology offering consistent performance throughout the tire's life
- Outstanding high and low speed stability and smooth handling
- Redesigned parabolic grooves for better water drainage
- Deeper tread depth for vastly increased tire life
- Tubeless
- 130/90B16 features reinforced sidewall
Part Numbers for Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Front Tire
Comparison Chart
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| Model | Shinko 777 | Michelin Commander III | Avon Cobra Chrome | Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra | Dunlop American Elite H-D |
| Affordability | Most Affordable | Affordable | Affordable | Less Affordable | Less Affordable |
| Construction | Bias | Bias, Radial | Bias, Radial | Bias, Radial | Bias |
| Size Count | 30 | 27 |
68 |
70 |
30 |
| Rim Sizes | 15-26 | 15-21 | 15-23 | 15-26 | 16-21 |
| Type | TL | TL | TT / TL | TL | TL |
| Notable Features | Aramid belted for extra stability and load capacity, improved traction |
Excellent traction in wet conditions
Touring Version available |
Great wet braking and handling, larger footprin t, improved life | Made for distance, stiffer tread design, abrasion resistance | Multi -Tread rear-tire technology for great handling and high mileage |
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| Speed Rating | H, V | H, V | H, V, W | H, V, W, S | H, V |
| Warranty | 2 years from DOT or 1 from purchase | 6 years | 7 years | Lifetime | 6 years |
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Rated 5 out of
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WingNut69 from
Great wear, no surprises
I put 10,000 kms on these tires in 13 days, from New Brunswick to Devil's Tower, Wyoming and back, on a loaded down Goldwing. I saw just about every kind of road and every kind of heat. I thought I wouldn't get through 30 miles of dirt mud highway construction insanity in the Bakken shale country of North Dakota and it was 40 degrees C in the South Dakota Badlands. Now, the tires are 2 months old and they have about 12,000 kms on them. They hardly look broken in. Maybe that's because I run with Centramatic wheel balancers, but whatever the case, these ME 888s look like they're a 30K+ touring tire.
Date published: 2015-10-17
Rated 5 out of
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Skull64 from
great tires
Put these on my 06 Electra Glide last year to replace the oem Dunlops I'd been running. What a difference! Compared to the stability of these tires, the Dunlops always made me feel like I was riding in a rut.
Road an hour to and from work every day as well as a couple of long mountain trips in the fall and these 888s are showing hardly any wear. I'm sure they'll far outlast the Dunnies.
Highly recommend.
Date published: 2015-04-09
Rated 5 out of
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Scuba Steve from
Smooth Ride. Great in Rain
I bought these tires at the beginning of the season for my 2006 Goldwing. I already have 4000kms on them , and there is no sign of wear. Handle well in heavy downpours
as well as gravel.Great for leaning into the curves as well.
Date published: 2015-06-04
Rated 5 out of
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Stinger from
Excellent tires
Just completed a 15,000 km trip across the US and Canada on these tires. They did excellent on a fully loaded touring bike two up. Handled above my expectations in all weather conditions. The tires still have lots of life left on them and did not developed a flat spot. I ran both the front and rear at max pressure shown on the tire for max weight. These will be the only tire I use in the fiture for touring
Date published: 2015-08-01
Rated 5 out of
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Wardo from
Outstanding!!
Purchased before a 6500km trip to the Rockies and hit wind, rain and 8 degree weather. Thruout all conditions the tire performance was amazing giving total confidence with two riders a 850 pound bike and full load. 8000 km's later and tire still looks like new with minimal wear. Would definately purchase this product again!!
Date published: 2015-08-09
Rated 5 out of
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Flawless from
great tire
replaced stock dunlops on 08 ultra with set of these tires..just completed 5300km trip and they were outstanding...rain,heat,lots of mountain twistys,high speed,braking...good looking tire also
Date published: 2015-07-13
Rated 2 out of
5
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itsunreel from
Not very happy with Metzeler warranty
I had this new tire mounted July 20/18..
It felt very good the first 2500 kms and at 2920 kms failed miserably separating on either side of centerline of tread.
Metzeler 888 on front mounted same time virtually looks and performs as new...however this rear tire obviously was faulty rubber compound..thus far getting nowhere with Metzeler standing behind their product.
I did mount another identical Metzeler today..and will report on it's performance...hopefully this is an isolated issue but I did find 3 other reports on internet of same problem.
A little surprised that FORTNINE isn't offering to compensate me..and they themselves then deal with the distributor.
Unfortunately it seems USA retailers and Distributors tend to take care of customer concerns or warranty in a much more prompt and pleasant manner.
Fortnine has forwarded all my photos I sent them and descriptions to their distributor...but thus far seems like Metzeler is trying to "Flake" on their warranty.
Will continue to report on life of my 2nd METZELER 888 MARATHON ULTRA in less than 60 days.
Notice splitting at end of each center tread and rubber compound deformities each side of center all around entire circumference of tire...sidewall looks like new.
Date published: 2018-09-26
Rated 5 out of
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jimo from
best tire for harley
best tire out there for Harley. beats Dunlop installed by factory, I feel better @ highway speeds, plus, I had cracking and premature wear issues with Dunlop. can't do better, price and delivery, than Canada's motorcycle!
Date published: 2015-10-17
Questions
2010 streetglide flhx rear tire me888 180 65 b16 should i use the me888 130 70 r18 or 130 70 b18 on the front
Hi Don,
You should use the 130 70b 18 for the front tire.
Sam | Customer Service | Canada's Motorcycle
Date published: 2015-02-11
Is the 100/90 19 a radial or biased
The 100/90-19 tire is biased. If the tire is radial, it will have a "R" before the rim size
Date published: 2019-09-04
Hi 150/80B16 rear what does the B stand for cause I would need a 130/90/16 front tire and it has no B in the Metzeler ME 888 wide white wall
B stands for bias ply. Tires will either be bias ply or radial. Check your owner's manual or current tire to see if you require a bias ply or radial construction.
Date published: 2021-12-28
Where can I find tech specs on this tire? Overall Diameter, Overall Width, Full Tread Depth. For the MT90B16 & the MU85B16
Hi,
You can find all the information at Metzeler's site: http://www.metzeler.com/site/com/products/tyres-catalogue/ME_888_marathon_ultra.html
~Emily, Customer Representative, Canada's Motorcycle
Date published: 2018-04-28
What is the difference between the 74H and 80H Metzeler 888 rear tires? I have a 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour. Which is best suited?
74 and 80 are the load ratings of each tire, so the 80H is designed for higher loads. You'd need to check the specs in your owner's manual to see what the suggested load rating is for your bike.
Date published: 2024-10-10
I have 2013 Street Glide and want to know if there is any problem going to radial tire vs the stock bias the bike came with?
The manufacturers always recommend to stick to the stock tire sizes and specifications to ensure optimal performance and safety.
~Emily, Customer Representative, Canada's Motorcycle
Date published: 2024-03-24
Does metzeler make MT90 B16 and MU85 B16 in WW . Thanks
Yes. You can find them here:
https://fortnine.ca/en/metzeler-me-888-wide-whitewall-front-tire
https://fortnine.ca/en/metzeler-me-888-wide-whitewall-reinforced-rear-tire
Date published: 2020-11-19
I am replacing my rear tire with a me888 However I have a Perilla night dragon on the frt that I do not need to change can I mix the 2 Thanks
Hi bud. I put this tire on a 07 roadking harley davidson last year. The bike is decked out with bags and trunk. Since putting it on I've driven aprox. 5200 kms. The tire still looks like new and it has incredible traction on both wet and dry pavement. I replaced both front and back last year and am impressed with them in every regards. I would highly recommend putting on a set. They are the best choice you could ever make.
Date published: 2024-03-28