jonsmyth Posted November 12, 2009 #1 Posted November 12, 2009 I bought an expensive Metzler tire for my rear end. It has about 1500 miles on it. I noticed it has some weird wear on the ends of the tread patterns that are unique to this tire... Maybe it is a design flaw. I have run it with the reccommended 32 lbs the whole time.... Thanks! [ATTACH]38355[/ATTACH]
flb_78 Posted November 12, 2009 #2 Posted November 12, 2009 Looks like normal scuff marks to me. I think 32lbs may be a bit low. I've always ran 40-50psi depending on the brand of tire.
Yamaman Posted November 12, 2009 #3 Posted November 12, 2009 I bought an expensive Metzler tire for my rear end. It has about 1500 miles on it. I noticed it has some weird wear on the ends of the tread patterns that are unique to this tire... Maybe it is a design flaw. I have run it with the reccommended 32 lbs the whole time.... Thanks! [ATTACH]38355[/ATTACH] I have the ME880 on my RSV. I think thats the model in your photo. Not sure if the requirements are the same for 1st gen but I run 38 lbs in mine. 40 when I ride two up. Also, you may want to check for other threads on this tire. I understand some have had some problems with this model. (the ME880) check to see if yours was made in Germany or Brazil. I think it's the Brazil model that has the problems.
MiCarl Posted November 12, 2009 #4 Posted November 12, 2009 Interesting wear. Might be normal scuffs. You're pressure is too low. With a premium tire you run the tire manufacturers pressure, not the one in your owners manual. Go to the Metzeler web site and look up your bike in the fitment guide. I bet you come up with 40-46lbs (depending on if you're riding 2 up). 2 up heavily loaded at too low a pressure is quick death to an ME880. Aw heck, I looked it up for you. They don't list the 84 anymore, but on the MKII they list 44psi rear 36psi front. For 2 up I'd go 50 and 42.
CMIKE Posted November 12, 2009 #5 Posted November 12, 2009 Check out these threads on the Mets...seems some folks really have bad luck with them... Better yet just search "Metzler" http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37295&highlight=Metzler http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26036&highlight=Metzler http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20628&highlight=Metzler Thats enough to scare me.
Sheradan Posted November 12, 2009 #6 Posted November 12, 2009 I run 48 in mine. Should be at least 40 I believe. Suggested pressure is for stock tires.
V7Goose Posted November 12, 2009 #7 Posted November 12, 2009 Check out these threads on the Mets...seems some folks really have bad luck with them... Better yet just search "Metzler" Thats enough to scare me. Well, you probably want to spell it the right way too: "Metzeler" For an effective search, you probably want to try both ways, since the vast majority of users misspell the name. Goose
utadventure Posted November 12, 2009 #8 Posted November 12, 2009 I run the same on my '86 at 42 lbs rear/ 40 lbs front. Dave
jonsmyth Posted November 12, 2009 Author #9 Posted November 12, 2009 i've upped the pressure to 42 rear. The front has an cobra- but i upped it also to 40... Now i gotta worry about the tire exploding...wish I had known....
jonsmyth Posted November 12, 2009 Author #10 Posted November 12, 2009 I meant a avon python on the front.. early alzheimers setting in....
Brake Pad Posted November 13, 2009 #11 Posted November 13, 2009 Mez. front 150 40 lbs Mez Back 180 42 Lbs
Skid Posted November 13, 2009 #12 Posted November 13, 2009 Everyone has been very nice on this thread. Normally when you mention a Metzeler tire on here its gets nasty. Most members doesn't like Metzelers, and several members has had lots of problems wth them coming part at highway speeds. It has caused a few accidents. Definately add the air, 38 pounds is too low. Inspect and watch the tread closely before riding. I have Metzelers on my bike now because they came on the bike, but that is going to change before spring riding season starts....
Sheradan Posted November 13, 2009 #13 Posted November 13, 2009 I've put over 100000 miles on metzlers. In fact, I was a beta tester way back when on the current ML2 880. I've never even had a flat with them.
Rocket Posted November 13, 2009 #14 Posted November 13, 2009 I've put over 100000 miles on metzlers. In fact, I was a beta tester way back when on the current ML2 880. I've never even had a flat with them. I run 44 PSI on my rear ME880. I have worn a few of them out, without any problems. I really liked the ME88 on the 750 Maxim, I got 40,000 Km out of the rear tire.
Dano Posted November 14, 2009 #15 Posted November 14, 2009 Everyone has been very nice on this thread. Normally when you mention a Metzeler tire on here its gets nasty. .... Squidley hasn't seen this post yet............................
DavidD Posted November 14, 2009 #16 Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) I have had two Metzler 880s on the rear of my bike. The first one split inside the tread at about 5000 miles. When I showed this to the Cycle Clenic the first question they had was, what pressure have you been running. When I told them I was following the sticker in the trunk the guy about fell over. After changing the tire to my second 880 he told me to run it at 50psi period, one up, two up whatever, run it at 50psi. I have been doing that and watching the tire very close and now have over 7000 miles on this one and it still looks close to new. Edited November 14, 2009 by DavidD
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