METZELER Motorcycle Tires
160 years of German tire engineering — every compound, every category, in stock.
Metzeler is one of the most complete motorcycle tire brands on the market, full stop. From the Racetec™ RR carving Laguna Seca to the KAROO™ 4 grinding through Baja silt, to the ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra logging six-figure miles on a bagger — this is a brand that doesn't cut corners in any segment. If you ride it, Metzeler has engineered a tire specifically for how you ride it.
MTC stocks all 32 Metzeler families because our customers span the full spectrum: sport riders, ADV tourers, cruiser pilots, scooter commuters, and off-road racers. We carry it all at below-MSRP pricing, and our techs mount and balance walk-ins the same day. Call (714) 516-9059 or stop by our Orange shop — we'll have the right Metzeler on your rim before you ride home.
Heritage
Metzeler was founded in Munich in 1863 — originally manufacturing rubber goods before pivoting to bicycle and motorcycle tires in the early 20th century. By the mid-1900s the brand had established itself as a force in European road racing, supplying tires to factory teams across GP circuits. Pirelli acquired Metzeler in 1986, but the brand retained its own identity, engineering team, and product lines. That Pirelli-backed R&D infrastructure is exactly why Metzeler can credibly compete from dirt enduros to superbike track days to long-haul touring — very few brands can say the same.
MTC’s Take
Metzeler sits in the upper tier of what MTC carries — not quite the pure race-focused niche of a Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa, but broader and arguably more useful for 90% of riders. The Racetec™ RR and Sportec™ M9 RR are legitimate track tires that also survive street use; the Roadtec™ 02 and Tourance™ Next 2 are benchmark sport-touring compounds that routinely outperform more expensive alternatives. Where Metzeler earns its place on our shelves is consistency: you rarely get a bad tire across the range. The lower-rated families — Lasertec™, Block™ C, Perfect ME 77™ — aren't weak tires, they're simply older designs with narrower fitment use cases. Compared to Michelin, Metzeler matches up well on grip and longevity while offering deeper catalog coverage for cruiser and adventure fitments. Against Dunlop, Metzeler generally wins on sport-touring feel. It's a brand serious riders trust precisely because the engineering doesn't change based on marketing cycles.
Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.
Metzeler's marathon-grade cruiser tire built for heavy iron, long hauls, and riders who refuse to choose between mileage and real-world grip.
The ME 888 Marathon Ultra is built for high-mileage cruiser and bagger riders who demand durability and load stability without giving up street-worthy grip.
Metzeler's street-legal sport tire built for supersport and naked bike riders who demand wet-weather confidence and canyon grip without sacrificing daily mileage.
Metzeler's street-legal sport tire built for supersport and naked bike riders who demand wet-weather confidence and canyon grip without sacrificing daily mileage.
The M9 RR is the go-to choice for supersport and naked bike riders who split time between canyon runs and real-world commuting — especially where wet roads are a factor.
Race-proven, street-legal grip for Orange County canyon carvers and track day regulars who refuse to run two sets of tires.
Race-proven, street-legal grip for Orange County canyon carvers and track day regulars who refuse to run two sets of tires.
Best suited for advanced riders running modern sportbikes who split time between spirited street riding and regular track days and demand race-level dry grip from a single tire.
Factory-developed enduro rubber built for serious off-road competitors and backcountry adventure riders who refuse to compromise on traction or durability.
Factory-developed enduro rubber built for serious off-road competitors and backcountry adventure riders who refuse to compromise on traction or durability.
The MCE 6 Days Extreme is built for riders who spend the overwhelming majority of their time in the dirt — competitive enduro and hard off-road use is where it earns its reputation.
Metzeler's premium long-haul tire built for custom baggers and touring rigs that eat miles without sacrificing predictable handling.
Metzeler's premium long-haul tire built for custom baggers and touring rigs that eat miles without sacrificing predictable handling.
The ME 888 Marathon Ultra is the go-to tire for serious touring and bagger riders who want maximum mileage with dependable, consistent handling from day one to replacement day.
Metzeler's second-gen adventure-touring tire built for all-weather confidence, loaded touring stability, and light off-road capability on Southern California roads and beyond.
Metzeler's second-gen adventure-touring tire built for all-weather confidence, loaded touring stability, and light off-road capability on Southern California roads and beyond.
Best suited for year-round adventure-touring riders who prioritize wet-weather confidence and all-condition capability over outright dry sport performance.
A competition-bred motocross tire engineered for hard-pack and intermediate terrain — built for riders who race, not just ride.
A competition-bred motocross tire engineered for hard-pack and intermediate terrain — built for riders who race, not just ride.
The MC360 Mid-Hard is purpose-built for motocross racers and hard-terrain trail riders who need durable, consistent grip on compact and intermediate surfaces.
Metzeler's purpose-built intermediate-terrain motocross tire — engineered for loamy soil, soft dirt, and everything in between.
Metzeler's purpose-built intermediate-terrain motocross tire — engineered for loamy soil, soft dirt, and everything in between.
Built for weekend trail riders and amateur MX competitors who need confident, predictable grip on soft-to-intermediate dirt conditions.
Metzeler's sharpened sport-touring tire for naked and supersport riders who want canyon grip without giving up wet-weather confidence.
Metzeler's sharpened sport-touring tire for naked and supersport riders who want canyon grip without giving up wet-weather confidence.
The Roadtec 01 SE is built for riders who commute hard, carve canyons harder, and need a tire that handles both without compromise.
Metzeler's all-weather sport-touring tire built specifically for heavy-weight bikes — wet-grip performance without giving up dry-road confidence.
Metzeler's all-weather sport-touring tire built specifically for heavy-weight bikes — wet-grip performance without giving up dry-road confidence.
The Roadtec 02 is built for heavy-bike riders who ride year-round and need all-weather grip without sacrificing street engagement or predictability.
Metzeler's all-conditions sport-touring tire built for riders who want confident wet performance, smooth highway miles, and real grip when the road gets twisty.
Metzeler's all-conditions sport-touring tire built for riders who want confident wet performance, smooth highway miles, and real grip when the road gets twisty.
The Roadtec 02 is best suited to sport-touring and naked bike riders who prioritize wet-weather confidence and smooth daily performance over track-day edge grip.
Metzeler's true 50/50 adventure tire built for riders who demand real dirt performance without abandoning the highway home.
Metzeler's true 50/50 adventure tire built for riders who demand real dirt performance without abandoning the highway home.
The KAROO 4 is the go-to choice for committed ADV riders splitting genuine miles between tarmac and dirt who refuse to compromise either end.
A premium sport-touring tire engineered for consistent grip, confident wet-weather performance, and long-haul durability — built for riders who demand both engagement and reliability mile after mile.
A premium sport-touring tire engineered for consistent grip, confident wet-weather performance, and long-haul durability — built for riders who demand both engagement and reliability mile after mile.
The Z8 Interact is built for the rider who racks up serious miles in all conditions and expects the tire to perform honestly from the first ride to the last.
Metzeler's Isle of Man-proven sport tire built for all-season street confidence — grippy wet or dry, durable enough for real-world miles.
Metzeler's Isle of Man-proven sport tire built for all-season street confidence — grippy wet or dry, durable enough for real-world miles.
The M7 RR is the go-to choice for riders who push hard on canyon roads year-round and want genuine wet-weather confidence without swapping to a touring tire.
Metzeler's all-weather scooter tire built for daily riders who need consistent grip in traffic, rain, and everything Southern California throws at them.
Metzeler's all-weather scooter tire built for daily riders who need consistent grip in traffic, rain, and everything Southern California throws at them.
The Roadtec Scooter is the go-to for year-round scooter riders who need dependable wet and dry grip without sacrificing reasonable mileage.
Metzeler's sharpest street-to-track tire — built for riders who run canyon roads hard and still want to pull pit lane without swapping rubber.
Metzeler's sharpest street-to-track tire — built for riders who run canyon roads hard and still want to pull pit lane without swapping rubber.
The Sportec™ 01 RS is the right call for performance-focused riders who split time between aggressive street riding and occasional track days and want one tire that handles both.
Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.
Metzeler's performance-first cruiser tire — built for V-twin riders who want real cornering confidence without giving up highway mileage.
The Cruisetec is the go-to for V-twin riders who carve backroads on weekends and need genuine wet-weather grip every other day of the year.
Purpose-built for heavy bikes, the Roadtec 01 HWM delivers wet-weather confidence and long tread life on big sport-tourers and adventure machines.
Purpose-built for heavy bikes, the Roadtec 01 HWM delivers wet-weather confidence and long tread life on big sport-tourers and adventure machines.
The Roadtec 01 HWM is the go-to choice for high-mileage riders on heavy sport-tourers and adventure bikes who need dependable wet grip and long wear in equal measure.
A genuine 50/50 dual-sport tire from Metzeler — built for adventure riders and dual-sport commuters who spend real time on both pavement and dirt.
A genuine 50/50 dual-sport tire from Metzeler — built for adventure riders and dual-sport commuters who spend real time on both pavement and dirt.
The Enduro 3 Sahara earns its place on any adventure or dual-sport bike where real dirt miles are part of the weekly routine.
A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.
A performance-forward cruiser tire built for heavyweight V-twins — handles canyon sweepers and loaded touring runs without compromise.
Best suited to bagger and power cruiser riders who want real wet-weather confidence and canyon-capable grip without abandoning touring durability.
Sport-touring DNA engineered for the scooter world — premium grip, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage for riders who demand more than basic rubber.
Sport-touring DNA engineered for the scooter world — premium grip, all-weather confidence, and serious mileage for riders who demand more than basic rubber.
Best suited to daily commuters and weekend riders on modern scooters who want genuine performance longevity without sacrificing wet-weather confidence.
Supersport street precision with genuine wet-weather confidence — built for aggressive street riders who ride through the rain, not around it.
Supersport street precision with genuine wet-weather confidence — built for aggressive street riders who ride through the rain, not around it.
The Sportec™ 01 is the call for aggressive street riders on sportbikes who need real wet-grip confidence without giving up sharp, connected handling.
Metzeler's refined adventure-touring tire built for pavement-focused ADV riders who demand long mileage and serious wet-weather confidence.
Metzeler's refined adventure-touring tire built for pavement-focused ADV riders who demand long mileage and serious wet-weather confidence.
The Tourance Next is the go-to choice for ADV riders who live on pavement, tour loaded, and need a tire that performs through rain and racks up serious mileage.
Metzeler's refined sport-touring tire engineered for high-mileage street riders who demand all-weather confidence without giving up spirited handling.
Metzeler's refined sport-touring tire engineered for high-mileage street riders who demand all-weather confidence without giving up spirited handling.
The Roadtec 01 is built for serious street miles — ideal for Orange County riders who split time between the 55 freeway and Ortega Highway without swapping tires.
Metzeler's purpose-built classic tire — period-correct looks and predictable handling for vintage and retro-styled bikes.
Metzeler's purpose-built classic tire — period-correct looks and predictable handling for vintage and retro-styled bikes.
Best suited to vintage and retro bike owners who want authentic handling, correct sizing, and solid longevity over modern performance metrics.
Period-correct tube-type rubber for 1950s–60s classics — because your vintage iron deserves a tire built to modern safety standards without sacrificing authenticity.
Period-correct tube-type rubber for 1950s–60s classics — because your vintage iron deserves a tire built to modern safety standards without sacrificing authenticity.
The Block C Reinforced is purpose-built for classic bike owners who actually ride their machines — reliable street manners and honest durability wrapped in authentic period style.
Metzeler's period-correct block tread reproduction — built for vintage spoke-wheel machines that deserve authentic rubber, not modern mismatches.
Metzeler's period-correct block tread reproduction — built for vintage spoke-wheel machines that deserve authentic rubber, not modern mismatches.
The Block C is the right call for classic spoke-wheel bikes that need period-authentic rubber — not a tire for modern sport or aggressive street riding.
Metzeler's road-biased KAROO™ 4 platform retuned for pavement confidence — built for adventure riders who live on asphalt but refuse to look like it.
Metzeler's road-biased KAROO™ 4 platform retuned for pavement confidence — built for adventure riders who live on asphalt but refuse to look like it.
Best for adventure bike riders who spend the overwhelming majority of their miles on pavement but want wet-weather grip and rugged ADV style in one package.
Metzeler's pavement-biased adventure tire — built for riders who live on the road but refuse to stop when it ends.
Metzeler's pavement-biased adventure tire — built for riders who live on the road but refuse to stop when it ends.
Best suited for adventure riders who spend the majority of their miles on pavement but need real confidence when the road turns to dirt.
A modern-compound classic-pattern tire built for retro and heritage bikes that still need to perform on real roads.
A modern-compound classic-pattern tire built for retro and heritage bikes that still need to perform on real roads.
Best suited for classic and retro bike owners who want modern grip and durability without sacrificing period-correct styling
Metzeler's premium bias-ply touring tire — built for classic bikes, all-weather commuters, and riders who demand modern grip from traditional construction.
Metzeler's premium bias-ply touring tire — built for classic bikes, all-weather commuters, and riders who demand modern grip from traditional construction.
The Lasertec is the go-to choice for classic and vintage bike owners who need modern wet-weather grip and long mileage in a bias-ply fitment.
An 85/15 road-biased adventure tire built for big-bore ADV bikes that live on the highway but won't flinch when the pavement ends.
An 85/15 road-biased adventure tire built for big-bore ADV bikes that live on the highway but won't flinch when the pavement ends.
Best suited for ADV and dual-sport riders who spend the majority of their miles on tarmac and want a high-mileage tire that won't panic on the occasional dirt detour.
What's the difference between the Sportec™ M7 RR and the Sportec™ M9 RR?
The M9 RR is Metzeler's current flagship sport tire — newer compound, wider operating temperature range, and better edge grip for aggressive canyon and track use. The M7 RR is still a capable sport tire and often a smarter buy if you're primarily street riding with occasional track days. MTC carries both; we'll tell you straight which one fits your riding style and budget.
Is the KAROO™ 4 actually rideable on pavement or is it strictly off-road?
The KAROO™ 4 is purpose-built for serious off-road — think dirt, gravel, and trails as the primary environment. On pavement it's manageable but not comfortable for long slabs; that's what the KAROO™ 4 Street is for. If you're 60/40 or more street-biased, we'd steer you toward the Tourance™ Next 2 or the KAROO™ Street variant instead.
How long does the ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra actually last on a heavyweight cruiser?
Real-world mileage varies by load, riding style, and pavement, but 15,000–20,000+ miles on the rear is common for cruiser riders running a steady touring pace. It's one of the longest-wearing cruiser tires we stock, and the ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra Reinforced adds load capacity for two-up or heavy-bagger use without sacrificing that mileage.
Does MTC stock Metzeler tires for scooters, or just full-size bikes?
We carry both the Feelfree™ and Roadtec™ Scooter families — Metzeler's dedicated scooter lines for urban commuting and highway-capable scoots respectively. Walk in with your scooter and we'll mount same day. Scooter fitments often get overlooked at other shops; we take them just as seriously.
How does Metzeler pricing at MTC compare to buying online?
We sell Metzeler below MSRP, and when you factor in shipping, hazmat fees, and the cost of finding someone to mount a tire you bought elsewhere, MTC is almost always the better deal. You also get our techs doing the install — riders who know these tires, not a general auto shop guessing at motorcycle rim specs.