[Buzzardbane]

I'm thinking of buying a set of Metzler ME 880 Marathon tires for my 2004 800a. On the rear tire Metzler has an upgrade tire ; a 150/80HB16 in place of the 140/90HB16. I have two questions. Does anyone know if the larger tire will cause any rubbing? How good are these tires? All comments will be appreciated.
Buzz

 

[Deeppurple52]

My wife has ME 880's on her 800. They have 10,000+ miles on them and show no wear. We run 880's on all our bikes. They are by far the best all-around tire we have found. The 880's on my 1600 have about 11,000 on them with little wear. We ride alot, 20,000+ per year and would use nothing else.

 

[Buzzardbane]

Thanks for the information. I took your advice and ordered a set for my wife's vn500 and a set for my vn800a. I appreciate it.
Buzz

 

[El Skitzo]

Let us know how you go with clearance for the 150 on the rear

 

[800red]

Clearance..

I run the.. DUNLOP D206 180/70-16.. on the rear.. plenty of clearance.

7000 miles so far.. no wear at 20 PSI's

 

[mumbles]

The Metzler 150 tire will not rub at all on the vn800. I lowered the rear 2 1/2" and never had a problem with it.