Metzler ME880
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From: Jax, FL
RE: Metzler ME880
Thanks for the info.
Only 2500? He owes you a new tire, and I don't mean Pro-rated either.
His non-concerning attitude toward your safety and best interest SUCKS!
I think I will stick with Dunlops
Only 2500? He owes you a new tire, and I don't mean Pro-rated either.
His non-concerning attitude toward your safety and best interest SUCKS!
I think I will stick with Dunlops
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RE: Metzler ME880
After reading this post sounds to me like the guy who sold you the tire is triing to offload his old stock of tires. I believe all tires have a code on the sidewall to tell you when they were manufactured. Heres metzlers brochure http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/media...NJD3FYKJOPCFFA
If I were you I'd look up the codes for dunlops too. Hell if he'd put a crappy tire on once he'll probably do it again. If their old stock it wouldn't matter whether there mezlter or dunlop. I'd be lookin for someplace else to get tires.
If I were you I'd look up the codes for dunlops too. Hell if he'd put a crappy tire on once he'll probably do it again. If their old stock it wouldn't matter whether there mezlter or dunlop. I'd be lookin for someplace else to get tires.
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RE: Metzler ME880
have metz 880s front and rear on my deuce... close insoection after this post (made me look) - all good - the metzlers seem to handle and ride well for me, I'm thinking like edsaws said they sold you date coded junk. but I will be extra cautious when replacement time comes around. Good luck.
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From: Ozark, AL
RE: Metzler ME880
Scary stuff going on in some of these places. I have always used the HD Dunlop but have wondered about the Metz. Unbelievable. I know a couple of guys that run them on their Beemers. They love 'em. I think it was probably old stock that is why you got them the same price as the DLOP. I think they are usually a little higher. I would definately find a new shop and make sure they know why.[>:]
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From: Frederick, Maryland
RE: Metzler ME880
I just purchased a 260/40 Metz 880 Marathon XXL. When it arrived I looked at the sidewall and it looks like crap. Looks like swirls of different colors of rubber with high and low spots everywhere.
Called Metz and got blown off with stupid excuses that the tire is safe and it is just from their process of manufacturer that causes this. I think they need a new process!
Sending it back for another. If it comes the same way I will go with another brand.
John
Called Metz and got blown off with stupid excuses that the tire is safe and it is just from their process of manufacturer that causes this. I think they need a new process!
Sending it back for another. If it comes the same way I will go with another brand.
John
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RE: Metzler ME880
Anyone with Metzler 880's or considering buying them. BEWARE of the ones made in BRAZIL. It is marked on the sidewall and they are junk. Mine damn near fell apart on a trip this past summer. It was cupping so bad the treads were pulling off the tire. Only had a couple thousand miles on it and all I got was BS about having incorrect air pressure in the tire. Look at the sidewall and beware if it says "MADE IN BRAZIL"
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From: Frederick, Maryland
RE: Metzler ME880
Well,
The second tire came and it is worse than the first one.
Metz USA blew me off as well as Parts Unlimited. Won't tale to me when I call!
Dealer is lost as what to do.
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The second tire came and it is worse than the first one.
Metz USA blew me off as well as Parts Unlimited. Won't tale to me when I call!
Dealer is lost as what to do.
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