The Metzeler ME880 Marathon NWS motorcycle tire can rightly be considered a pride of this renowned German manufacturer. This model is designed for powerful cruise and touring motorcycles. It is favorably distinguished by its high-tech design and impressive stylish tread pattern.
A whole range of advanced technological developments of the company has been applied in this tire. First of all, it is worth noting the patented 0° Steel Radial technology. Its key feature is an innovative carcass design that includes a layer of metal cord, each steel thread of which is wrapped at an angle of zero degrees relative to the direction of movement. Compared to textile materials traditionally used in motorcycle tires, steel cord has higher stiffness and lower weight. When moving, such a tire is much better resistant to the action of centrifugal forces, maintaining stability even at high speeds. In addition, the steel cord contributes to a more even distribution of weight across the contact patch, which has improved the tread's resistance to wear.
Another technological innovation is the SRC - Single Radius Contour technology. It consists in the fact that the tire, installed on a heavy cruise or touring motorcycle, due to the design of the carcass, maintains the area of the contact patch in any driving mode. As a result, the Metzeler ME880 Marathon NWS motorcycle tire demonstrates excellent directional stability, providing incredible ease of handling.
The next technology applied in this tire is MAW - Metzeller Advanced Window. Its essence is that in some areas of the tread, the density of the steel cord winding is different. This technical solution made it possible to achieve optimal elasticity values in certain areas of the tread, which significantly improved the tire's main operational characteristics.
Main features of the Metzeler ME880 Marathon NWS tire
- A well-designed tread pattern provides excellent performance in any conditions;
- High efficiency of the drainage system allows safe movement even on very wet roads;
- Low weight and high resistance to dynamic deformations are provided by a carcass with a steel cord;
- Excellent tread wear resistance due to the even distribution of external weight, which allows the tire to be installed even on very heavy cruise and touring motorcycle models.
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