Hi,I know this questions been asked before but being new I would appreciate you guys opinion,I got a 2007 fatboy that needs new back tire,I dont really like dunlops and been told the METZELER ME880 XXL 210/ZR-17 MARATHON will fit the 200mm rim?,will it clear the belt ok?is it a better wet weather tire on twisty roads?,what size is the matching metz front?,what about the AVON 200?,would it be a better all rounder,I wont buy another dunlop,whats the best buy??????????

 

been there done that, i had a metzler 150 on the front and it fits, i now have a 120 and it steers better thru the turns. Had the metzler on the rear and it was great but tire lasted 4700 miles and dunlop last 10,000. So i have the best of both worlds now. only thing i lost with dunlop on the back was wet weather traction. The next front tire i will try will be the 130/70 metzler and the new dunlop d407 with soft side tread.

 

Did you use the 200 or the 210 Metzeler?

 

i have the 210 and love it it fits fine.........heres a pic of the rear

 

I used the 210. fits but close

 

Works for me. I'll do the 210. Thanks.

 

the 210 made the 6th gear work better as it is a little shorter than stock.

 

Just been on the metzeler website,they now list a me880 200/50zr17 rear and 140/80hb17 front,allso listed on ebay,theese could be what we need???

 

no, you need both to be radials. you can go with a 120/70 17 or a 130/70 17 or a 150/80 17 front tire. i have used both the 150 and the 120. i will go with 130 next time as i now scrap the floor boards in tight turns

 

i use the 200 dunlop because the 210 wears too fast for me