Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra Bias Rear Tire

• 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 groove 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
• Outstanding high and low speed stability and smooth handling
• Technology offering consistent performance throughout the tire's life
• Specifically designed for custom touring motorcycles
• Developed in Germany for the roads of America
• Tire sizes 170/80B-15, MU85B-16, MT90B-16, 140/90B-15, 170/70B-16, 160/80B-16, 140/80B-15, 180/70B-15 and 200/70B-15 are speed rated H for speeds up to 130 mph
• Tire sizes 150/80B-15 and 180/60B-17 are speed rated V for speeds up to 149 mph
• Tire size 160/80-15 is speed rated S for speeds up to 112 mph
• This motorcycle tire is tubeless

Note: Wheel sold separately.

Note: Alpha sizes provide higher load capacity and increased mileage over their corresponding metric sizes (MT90 is 130/90, and MU85 is 140/90).
Available in the following motorcycle tire sizes: 170/80B-15, MU85B-16, MT90B-16, 140/90B-15, 180/60B-17, 180/70B-15 170/70B-16, 160/80B-16, 140/80B-15, 150/80B-15, 160/80-15 and 200/70B-15.

This top-rated motorcycle tire is made to go the distance. Parabolic grooves and improved tread depth give this ultra-high mileage model smooth handling and long-lasting performance in wet or dry conditions.