Comments on: What’s New From Metzeler In 2013? Marketing Director Chris Wall Answers My Questions. http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/ World's Number One Source For Custom Motorcycle News Wed, 22 May 2013 03:13:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Metzeler Just Launched A Very High mileage Tire To Complement Their Best-Selling ME880 Marathon at Cyril Huze Post – Custom Motorcycle News http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-242849 Metzeler Just Launched A Very High mileage Tire To Complement Their Best-Selling ME880 Marathon at Cyril Huze Post – Custom Motorcycle News Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:16:15 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-242849 [...] Saturday evening during the V-Twin Expo, as pre-announced here by marketing director Chris Wall, Metzeler introduced the ME888 MARATHON ULTRA. Metzeler, whose [...]

]]> By: bobs56 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241997 bobs56 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:10:19 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241997 I find the metz tires to be overly expensive. Just sayin….

]]> By: Tony http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241969 Tony Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:52:13 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241969 Would take a lot to take me away from Michelin – they’ve never let me down yet unfortunately I can’t say the same about Metzlers

]]> By: Bud http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241961 Bud Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:06:52 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241961 Try running the correct air pressure.

]]> By: FXDX805 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241805 FXDX805 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:50:26 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241805 Wether is Metz, Dunlops or Avons, I cant get more than 5000 out of a rear and 7000 out of a front.

]]> By: Vince http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241640 Vince Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:48:18 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241640 Rob…. WELL SAID! AVON Cobra series tires are the leader in design, performance, wear characteristics, and longevity.
Dunlop’s are a thing of the past. Metz are ok, but hands down the best tires would be Avon Cobras.

]]> By: Yank http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241573 Yank Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:03:39 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241573 I had used the metzler 880 marathons and they would alway cup on me. Always checked the tire pressure too. I run avons now and they have been great! I think a 120 70 21 inch front wide white wall would be a great addition

]]> By: Josh Parker http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241537 Josh Parker Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:58:12 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241537 Rob. Simply not true. Far from being a copy.

]]> By: Rob http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241536 Rob Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:55:44 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241536 The Metzler should be a good tire,they’ve had over a year to copy the Avon Cobra……………………..

]]> By: PJ Hyland http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241520 PJ Hyland Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:43:00 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241520 The Metzler 880′s are a definite improvement over the Dunlop’s, which come standard on Harley-Davidsons. However, experience has taught me that similar Avon Tyre (not a typo) models are more comfortable, better handling and comparable in the wear category to the Metzler’s. I run an Avon Venom front and an Avon Storm ST Sport Touring Radial AV 56 rear. While my Deuce was never designed with handling in mind, it out performs other Harleys, I encounter, in the canyons.

If you’re genuinely concerned about handling, comfort and mileage, you’ll consider improving the suspension in your front end by up-grading the spring element and adding Race Tech Cartridge Emulators to your forks. Each of the numerous options available to up-grade the performance of your rear suspension will also get you a significant improvement. I use Progressive shocks on my Softail. They’re adjustable, stable and cost-effective. And no, I don’t happen to have endorsement deals with any of the products mentioned in this text.

One last thought. If I put 10,000 miles per year on my bike and I spend $230 to purchase a rear tyre and have it mounted and balanced (Wheel Works in Garden Grove, CA) and get 10,000 miles as opposed to 12,000 miles out of a “high-mileage” skin, that means it will have cost me right around $50 per year to run the better handling, more comfortable model. I don’t know; for me that’s a more than an acceptable trade-off.

]]> By: Eddie Trotta http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241511 Eddie Trotta Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:54:58 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241511 I run metzeler’s on every bike I build except they
Haven’t come out with a 26″ tire yet , I’m sure
Their big deal will have something to do with them intro’in a 23 , but lets get with it Chris
, go for it , we need a great big
26″ metzeler tire

]]> By: Wahlegator http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241496 Wahlegator Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:40:59 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241496 Love the 880s ! Rain grooves disappeared, Dunlops suck.

]]> By: Ronnie http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241469 Ronnie Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:28:16 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241469 Good teaser, Cyril

]]> By: Kevin Boyle Kustoms http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241467 Kevin Boyle Kustoms Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:26:10 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241467 saw the tire …felt the tire …and ALL I sell at my shop is metzie’s so …lets see the next gen tire brings for mileage…my normal customers get 11-13,500 miles on a 150 x 16″ me 880 now!

]]> By: loki http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241464 loki Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:20:11 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241464 Ran a set of Me880′s on my King once. Handling was unmatched. Really dug ‘em. That is until the back was completely worn out at 5k. Put too many miles on my ride to afford that kind of mileage. Changed to Elite Three’s and never looked back. Triple 8′s really intrigue me. If they have the same performance characteristics as the Me880, a reasonable prince and longevity to boot; I would buy them in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Ruth http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241462 Ruth Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:05:11 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241462 Like my Metz’s. Avon: all show, no go.

]]> By: Shaz http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241455 Shaz Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:46:01 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241455 I run Metzeler 880′s on every bike I own and install tires on. Great tires, only issues I’ve ever seen are the random bubbling in the tires (which at one point was a recall). I get a ton of mileage out of the standard 880 already on my bagger, can’t wait to see if the Ultra/Triple still handles as good with extended mileage.

Would love to buy American, and always do so long as it’s the best choice. Like @Shifter said, just because it’s made in USA doesn’t make it good. I can’t put a lesser quality TIRE on my bike(s) just to say I bought American. All my parts are American, my tires = best quality I can buy regardless of origin.

ride it like a Hooligan!!!

]]> By: Shifter http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241444 Shifter Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:08:41 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241444 Royal Phucknuckle. Of course, buy American each time it’s a good product. But explain to me how buying a bad American product can help America? Nothing resists to the forces of good and honest competition. About me? I am self employed since I am 25 yo. 30 years later, I am in business and doing very fine. No chance that my job will be outsourced. I picked the right job and export internationally.

]]> By: Vince http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241441 Vince Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:40:37 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241441 Metz are pretty good tires, but I prefer the AVON over any other tires, Style and Performance is unmatched.. Been riding on them for over 15 years and never an incident. Funny thing though, if you look at the design of this Metz tire, looks an awful lot like an AVON.. ;)

]]> By: A 1 CYCLES INC. http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241436 A 1 CYCLES INC. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:19:37 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241436 SAW THE TRIPLE EIGHT FRIDAY…ITS AMAZING CANT WAIT TO START SELLING THEM..THE SIDEWALL WAS AS STIFF AND THICK AS A RUN FLAT! WE SHALL SEE..THE PROOF IS IN THE MILEAGE

]]> By: Royal Phucknuckle http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241435 Royal Phucknuckle Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:13:27 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241435 @Shifter-

May the very next American job to be lost overseas be yours.

]]> By: Fred http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241434 Fred Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:02:33 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241434 Put Metz 880′s on a couple years ago and my turning radius became tighter as my confidence in the tires rose. They have a customer for life.

]]> By: Shifter http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241429 Shifter Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:47:11 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241429 Dunlop. American and not so great. Metzeler. Foreign and excellent. Make your choice!

]]> By: Calif Phil http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/27/whats-new-from-metzeler-in-2013-marketing-director-chris-wall-answers-my-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-241428 Calif Phil Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:43:39 +0000 http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/?p=113868#comment-241428 What Dan said. I agree completely .

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