New Metzler

Good writeup, but it should be noted that there isn't much in the way of twisties in Florida and the tallest point there is under 200 feet, so there also are not many roads with any significant degree of grade with curves to test wet traction.
 
ksquared said:
I am a complete convert to the Avon Cobras on my Touring. I will never forget the first time I switched over from the Metz 880's to the Cobras. I felt like Valentino Rossi! Immediately I picked up several degrees of highly stable and controllable lean angle. The ride was seriously improved; it felt like the tires had become an active partner of the suspension; harshness decreased and stability increased - and markedly so.

As for "skittishness" in the rain; I haven't noticed this. Down here in Fla. we've been known to have some pretty significant rain pop up and my Cobras have handled this rain with aplomb. Of course, I recognize the power differential between my Touring and a standard R3, so this might not translate over very well.

I have 6K on my current set and they're not showing much, if any, wear. Should be good for at least 10K.

I run 40/40 cold.

All things considered - I think the Cobras are the absolute BEST tires you can run on the Touring.
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Thanks for that..... Based on this post when my Metz are done ill use the cobras!
 
does someone known to what topspeed the front Metz marathon 880 is not going to expode ?
 
i once done a panic stop from 100 plus to about 50 to keep from hitting the back of a semi that switched lanes on a bald metz. that was the only thing that impressed me about metz.
 
Metzeler - ME 888 Marathon Ultra

150/80 R 17 M/C 72V TL

Motorcycle Tire Speed Ratings, Load Ratings & Tire Size Designations
Tire Speed Rating Chart (New Style Speed And Load Index)
Speed Rating Max. Design Speed (MPH)
J 62
K 68
L 75
M 81
P 93
Q 99
R 106
S 112
T 118
U 124
H 130
V 149
W 168
Y 186

Motorcycle Tire Load Index Chart
See the Maxxis Tire School for current correct tire load index information.
LI = Load Index. KG = 2.2 lbs.


LI KG LBS LI KG LBS LI KG LBS
43 155 342 51 195 430 59 243 536
44 160 353 52 200 441 60 250 531
45 165 364 53 206 454 61 257 567
46 170 375 54 212 467 62 265 584
47 175 386 55 218 481 63 272 600
48 180 397 56 224 494 64 280 617
49 185 408 57 230 507 65 290 639
50 190 419 58 236 520 66 300 661


LI KG LBS LI KG LBS LI KG LBS
67 307 677 75 387 853 83 487 1074
68 315 694 76 400 882 84 500 1102
69 325 716 77 412 908 85 515 1135
70 335 739 78 425 937 86 530 1168
71 345 761 79 437 963 87 545 1201
72 355 783 80 450 992 88 560 1235
73 365 805 81 462 1019 89 580 1279
74 375 827 82 475 1047 90 600 1323

How To Read Tire Size Labels
The load rating corresponds to the total load carrying capacity of the tire at the speed indicated by the speed symbol. The Aspect Ratio equals the height divided by the width times 100.

Street Tire Size Designations
Metric Designation

Inch Designation

Alphabetical Designation
 
Ok. I'm talking about the 880(front) , not the 888 metz. However, let's say the 880 also has a speedrating of 149 mph.What will happen to the tire when I'm going down hill and topspeed is easily exceeding then 149 mph. Doesn't Metz and other tiremanufacturers will keep in mind when crossing that 149 line and 'add' some extra mph into their tires(?)
 
I GUESS THAT WHEN I GO 130 I ACCEPT THE RISKS THAT MAY HAPPEN AT THAT SPEED.(SORry caps)
i would think that over 149 if that tire blows u should have enough brown stuff in your pants to make u slide real good:laugh::laugh::roll::roll::roll:
serious i would think that it should exceed 149 by a lot but that don't cover hit a rock or 2x4 in the road.
 
Top speed ratings for tires are not intended for sustained periods of use at that rated top speed, but for maximum safety with brief or limited periodic usage at the stated maximum safe speed rating. I would assume that implies a "gray area" and possibly some wiggle room with respect to how long one chooses to or can push a tire safely at its maximum stated top speed rating. I'm no expert, but that is my understanding of the rating.

You can always contact a tire manufacturer and speak to one of their engineers in order to get a more definitive answer to your concern, fastfun!;)
 
Tnx. I already did contact Metzeler last week but till now, no response. For 'less' risk of tire blowing I think the 888 should be stronger(Metzeler marketing promo), less 'textile' and more steel inside the tire.But anyhow...
 
Remember 888s replaced 880 in 2013 so all 880 are getting pretty old now whether used or not. Consider that with any Speed design limits would be for 'newish' tires, as I am sure they would not recommend doing the same speeds with possibly 10 year old tires.

Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra
 

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