Metzeler 880 failure
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RE: Metzeler 880 failure
Glad no one got hurt.
On my 3 rear Michelin. \\; No problems and it IS load rated for the touring rides.
As I have posted here before, the Metz's are not (and I got flamed for saying so).
On my 3 rear Michelin. \\; No problems and it IS load rated for the touring rides.
As I have posted here before, the Metz's are not (and I got flamed for saying so).
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
RE: Metzeler 880 failure
Interesting....I'm on my third set of Metz 880 with absolutely no problems. I'm running a 130/16 on the front and currently have 27,000 miles on it...I'm changing to a new one this week. I run the 150/16 on the rear and have gotten 11,000 miles on the last 2 of them that I've used. I run them at 42/42psi...the maximum.....fyi, the 140 rear runs at 50psi
When I see tires coming apart I always suspect underinflation...IMHO
When I see tires coming apart I always suspect underinflation...IMHO
Tourer
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From: Pittsboro, NC
RE: Metzeler 880 failure
I am sure people can point has stories like these with other tires (and this one is not good). Is this isolated or are their documented legitmate issues we should be concerned about.
I have been very happy with mine and their has been a lot of forum members here very happy..
I have been very happy with mine and their has been a lot of forum members here very happy..
Tourer
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From: Euless, TX
RE: Metzeler 880 failure
I know what you said the side wall tire presure was indicated at 42 psi, but check out what the their website says: http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/web/p...s/default.page
They say you need to run at least 44-46 solo!!
Why the side walls would indicate something different I do not understand.
They say you need to run at least 44-46 solo!!
Why the side walls would indicate something different I do not understand.
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RE: Metzeler 880 failure
ORIGINAL: chiefparry
I know what you said the side wall tire presure was indicated at 42 psi, but check out what the their website says: http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/web/p...s/default.page
They say you need to run at least 44-46 solo!!
Why the side walls would indicate something different I do not understand.
I know what you said the side wall tire presure was indicated at 42 psi, but check out what the their website says: http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/web/p...s/default.page
They say you need to run at least 44-46 solo!!
Why the side walls would indicate something different I do not understand.