Metzeler ME 888 Wide Whitewall Rear Tire
$265.68 - $303.08
Metzeler ME 888 Wide Whitewall Rear Tire Item # 188760
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:- Bias-belted cross-ply carcass construction for ultra high mileage coupled with Metzeler performance and handling
- Tire compounds offer better abrasion resistance and an improved grip on wet surfaces
- Tread design with variable inclination in the grooves walls improves wear regularity and provides increased mileage and performance consistency
- Tread gives increased mileage and better water drainage over the Metzeler ME880 cruiser tires
- Profile features a wider and shorter footprint area for reduced wear and increased mileage and stability
- Contact patch is 5% shorter and 15% wider than the Metzeler ME880 tires for better transfers of engine torque to the ground
- Profile and geometry prevents overheating and keeps structure and compounds properties unaltered for performance consistency
- Developed in Germany for the roads of America
- Specifically designed for custom touring motorcycles
- Technology offering consistent performance throughout the tire's life
- Outstanding high and low speed stability and smooth handling
- This motorcycle tire is tubeless
- These cruiser motorcycle tires are H rated for speeds up to 130 mph
- Tire size 170/80-15 is bias-ply without belted construction..
Part Numbers for Metzeler ME 888 Wide Whitewall Rear 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 |
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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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Questions
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
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
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
Currently ha ve an me 888 on the front but fear tire is out of stock any idea on timeline till 180 55 18 becomes available or is 880 in same size compatable?
I use these tires on my BMW K1200LT...they are one of the few choices for this bike...I've only used the 880 series, the 888 series is a newer design, apparently developed for Harleys, with a different tread and compound. Not sure I would put an 888 on the front and an 880 on the rear? see: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2014/07/article/tire-evolution-metzeler-me888-marathon-ultras/
Date published: 2016-08-18