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Metzler Tires?
03/26/11 at 09:34:21

I did my best to search for this information but just couldn't seem to find it even though I swear to myself I read it on here before and forgot to jot it down...

Anyways, I'm looking to purchase a pair of Metzlers, as I hear 880s are the way to go. Do the 880s come in a single size or does it vary?

Essentially, I want to know what size I need and if tubes are required for a new set of Metzlers.

-Thanks!

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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6056 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #1 - 03/26/11 at 10:36:19 140/80HB-15 100/90H-19 ME 880 Marathon been on my 06 since 9/06 new tubes and liners at same time take it easy ridin first 100 miles till the oil wears off
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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #2 - 03/26/11 at 11:42:54 Yeah, what he said.
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BrettKeiselsbeard Full Member Offline 2007 S-40, 2003 GZ250 Posts: 146 Sebastian Fl Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #3 - 03/26/11 at 12:14:32 Hey Thumper, how many miles you got on those 880' from '06?
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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #4 - 03/26/11 at 13:05:43 One more thing. (Or two). 140/80-15 is not be listed on all websites. Call and ask. And this is big for me: Install a new tube in the rear with a 90 degree stem--turned to the right. Not much room on left for a guage or a chuck. Throw in bifocals and high temperature or freezing cold and you have one of life's little "moments".
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Re: Metzler Tires?
Reply #5 - 03/26/11 at 13:11:35

Boofer wrote on 03/26/11 at 13:05:43:

Install a new tube in the rear with a 90 degree stem--turned to the right. Not much room on left for a guage or a chuck. Throw in bifocals and high temperature or freezing cold and you have one of life's little "moments". Angry

Which is one reason I'll enjoy having an 18" rim in the rear with the Ryca conversion.

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Boofer Serious Thumper Offline Nearly too old. Posts: 1760 N Ms Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #6 - 03/26/11 at 13:42:22 MBuddha, I love the RYCAs, but if I write a check for one...well that's another of life's little moments.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6056 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #7 - 03/26/11 at 13:48:27 BrettKeiselsbeard wrote on 03/26/11 at 12:14:32: Hey Thumper, how many miles you got on those 880' from '06? as of 1446 hrs today eight thousand four hundred two...8,402 just gettinm broke in!!! only got 5690 out of oem rear...
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BrettKeiselsbeard Full Member Offline 2007 S-40, 2003 GZ250 Posts: 146 Sebastian Fl Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #8 - 03/26/11 at 17:22:00 Thanks for the info, looking for longer lasting rubber with an acceptable ride. Worth the extra money in the long run. Those seem to be a good option.
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einheit13 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 116	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #9 - 03/26/11 at 17:48:54 Don't buy any metz tire made in Brazil...stamped on the side wall...you have been warned!
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BrettKeiselsbeard Full Member Offline 2007 S-40, 2003 GZ250 Posts: 146 Sebastian Fl Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #10 - 03/26/11 at 18:14:22 Ummmm, ok. Why?
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einheit13 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 116	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #11 - 03/26/11 at 19:44:31 Because they don't last long, side walls split, tread separates, cups, blisters.....want me to keep going??
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BrettKeiselsbeard Full Member Offline 2007 S-40, 2003 GZ250 Posts: 146 Sebastian Fl Gender:	Re: Metzler Tires? Reply #12 - 03/26/11 at 19:47:46 Only if you want to. But I would say that is probably enough.
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