The Metzeler ME880 Marathon XXL motorcycle tire is one of the most unique and creative models from the German company Metzeler. The model name "XXL" itself suggests something enormous and grand.
According to the developers' idea, the model was initially intended for installation on the rear axle of quad bikes, but tuning enthusiasts with pleasure install wide tires on the front axle as well, which particularly sets such motorcycles apart from the mass of vehicles.
The designers took into account every detail and equipped the model with a reinforced steel cord, a special tread profile calculated using a computer simulator, special rubber, the composition of which provides the highest strength characteristics, excellent traction with the road surface, high noise and shock absorption. The tread configuration of the Metzeler ME880 Marathon XXL increases resistance to slipping on wet road sections, as well as the coefficient of effort when braking.
The model is presented in 6 sizes, with a width of 240 to 300 mm.
The 260/40 R18-84 tire size has proven itself well when installed on the front axle, without compromising maneuverability and handling comfort.
A cruiser equipped with "XXL" class tires is always accompanied by enthusiastic glances from onlookers, experiencing unhidden envy.
Main features of the Metzeler ME880 Marathon XXL motorcycle tire
- The presence of a large assortment of sizes creates all the prerequisites for the manifestation of fantasy when tuning;
- Steel cord provides maximum tire strength under severe loads;
- Special tread pattern creates reliable traction with surfaces, excludes wheel spin on wet surfaces, promotes excellent traction and effort transfer when braking;
- The composition of the rubber mixture perfectly counteracts vibration and shocks caused by road irregularities, and the technical characteristics of the rubber in terms of wear resistance significantly increase the motorcycle's mileage.
