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ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra

Metzeler's premium long-haul tire built for custom baggers and touring rigs that eat miles without sacrificing predictable handling.

MTC8.3/10★★★★☆Cruiser · Long-Haul Recommended
METZELER ME 888 Marathon™ Ultra motorcycle tiremotorcycletireco.com
BrandMETZELER
TypeCruiser / Touring
FitmentFront & Rear
Sizes63
Compound stays consistent from break-in to wear bars — no mid-life handling surprises on long trips
Casing engineered for the added weight and modified geometry of custom touring and bagger builds
Stable at highway speeds, responsive at low speeds — covers everything from freeway miles to canyon sweepers
Tread design maintains a predictable contact patch as depth decreases, so the last 1,000 miles feel like the first
Extensive size range spans classic 21-inch fronts through modern wide-rear applications for both spoke and cast wheels
Whitewall options available in select sizes for period-correct custom builds with no performance compromise
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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

Live pricing · Walk-in mount & balance available

30-day returns on unused, unmounted tires. See our Return Policy for full terms.

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MTC Rating
MTC Score
8.3/10
★★★★☆
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.
Performance
Dry Grip8.2
Wet Grip7.8
Street Manners8.7
Track Capability4.5
Mileage9.1
Value8.4
Best For
Long-Haul Tourer
You're putting down 10,000-plus miles a year on multi-day runs and you need a tire that won't get squirrely at mile 14,000. The ME 888 gives you predictable feedback in mixed weather and extended service intervals that actually hold up — not just on paper.
Perfect Match
Custom Bagger Enthusiast
Your build isn't stock, and a stock tire mindset won't cut it. The Marathon Ultra's casing is built to handle the real-world demands of modified geometry and loaded touring weight, delivering stable highway tracking and smooth transitions when you decide to push it through the canyons.
Great Match
Sport-Touring Rider
If you're chasing maximum corner grip and aggressive wet-weather performance over mileage, the ME 888 isn't your tire. The Metzeler Roadtec 01 is built for riders who push technical roads hard and want a more sport-biased compound doing the work.
Consider Metzeler Roadtec 01
Full Size Chart & Part Numbers
Pos.SizeLoad/SpeedP/NMFR Part #UPC-AOur Price / MSRP
Front100/90-180305-053941957008019227419573$238.54$289.15Save $51
Front100/90-190305-029737457008019227374575$194.21$235.44Save $41
Front100/90-190305-038824078008019227240788$223.22$279.45Save $56
Front110/90-180305-05404404700$227.72$276.08Save $48
Front110/90-190305-051641950008019227419504$240.96$292.11Save $51
Front120/70-210305-077231341008019227313413$332.02$402.50Save $70
FrontOOS120/70B170305-052741952008019227419528$255.78$310.07Save $54
Front120/70B210305-052927181008019227271812$332.02$402.50Save $70
Front120/70ZR1859W · 536 lbs / 168 mph0301-074831336008019227313369$275.22$333.64Save $58
Front120/70ZR190301-069826807008019227268072$259.97$315.15Save $55
FrontOOS120/90-170305-064141958008019227419580$211.70$256.61Save $45
Front130/60-210305-063941953008019227419535$209.50$253.94Save $44
FrontOOS130/60-230305-039124293008019227242935$326.24$395.47Save $69
Front130/60B190305-05174525500$195.77$237.34Save $42
Front130/70B180305-043141946008019227419467$251.59$304.96Save $53
Front130/70R170301-082631332008019227313321$252.94$306.60Save $54
Front130/70R180301-05002429400$279.35$338.61Save $59
Front130/80-170305-029423182008019227231823$287.24$348.23Save $61
Front130/80B170305-038724077008019227240771$303.07$384.67Save $82
Front130/90-160305-02964298400$210.39$255.06Save $45
Front130/90-160305-038624076008019227240764$310.49$376.38Save $66
Front140/75R170301-073431333008019227313338$258.51$313.39Save $55
Front140/80-170305-053841960008019227419603$287.52$348.54Save $61
Front150/80-160305-051541951008019227419511$285.23$345.76Save $61
Front150/80R160301-069926806008019227268065$329.30$399.21Save $70
Front180/50B210305-095042484008019227424843$344.44$417.55Save $73
Front80/90-210305-052841956008019227419566$182.18$220.86Save $39
Front90/90-210305-051841947008019227419474$206.27$250.01Save $44
FrontMH90-21 · 80/90-210305-038924085008019227240856$225.79$273.67Save $48
FrontMH90-21 · 80/90-210305-039041945008019227419450$191.56$232.20Save $41
FrontMT90-16 · 130/90-160305-02954574600$203.92$247.22Save $43
FrontMT90B16 · 130/90-160305-038524075008019227240757$296.42$359.34Save $63
Rear130/90B160306-031323185008019227231854$265.80$322.20Save $56
Rear130/90B160306-041724083008019227240832$319.29$387.08Save $68
RearOOS140/80B170306-068731346008019227313468$293.89$356.26Save $62
Rear140/90B150306-041324087008019227240870$237.48$287.85Save $50
Rear140/90B160306-041924088008019227240887$296.49$359.40Save $63
Rear150/70B180306-053226167008019227261677$381.92$463.01Save $81
Rear150/80-160306-031423186008019227231861$284.48$344.84Save $60
Rear160/80-150306-066531344008019227313444$331.28$401.61Save $70
RearOOS160/80B160306-054626166008019227261660$369.39$447.81Save $78
Rear170/70B160306-046225316008019227253160$371.18$449.99Save $79
Rear170/80-150306-031123184008019227231847$295.49$363.50Save $68
Rear170/80-150306-041224079008019227240795$362.20$439.10Save $77
Rear180/55ZR1874W · 827 lbs / 168 mph0306-055027042008019227270426$359.05$435.25Save $76
Rear180/60B170306-054827033008019227270334$399.45$484.23Save $85
Rear180/60R160302-084224295008019227242959$349.74$423.96Save $74
Rear180/65B160306-031023187008019227231878$377.54$457.68Save $80
Rear180/70B150306-054527031008019227270310$381.16$462.05Save $81
Rear180/70R160302-116126809008019227268096$362.88$439.88Save $77
Rear200/50ZR170302-116226810008019227268102$348.10$422.00Save $74
Rear200/55R170306-054927039008019227270396$292.54$354.63Save $62
Rear200/60R160306-054727040008019227270402$401.57$486.83Save $85
Rear200/70B150302-130431345008019227313451$477.92$628.78Save $151
Rear210/40R180302-124031351008019227313512$425.26$515.54Save $90
Rear240/40R180306-055227041008019227270419$355.39$430.82Save $75
Rear260/40R180302-124127815008019227278156$332.96$403.65Save $71
Rear280/35R180302-124231352008019227313529$474.62$650.34Save $176
Rear300/35R180302-124331353008019227313536$590.60$715.95Save $125
RearMT90-16 · 130/90-160306-031523188008019227231885$282.42$342.38Save $60
RearMT90B16 · 130/90-160306-041624082008019227240825$343.30$416.19Save $73
RearMU85-16 · 140/90-160306-031223189008019227231892$298.79$362.20Save $63
RearMU85B16 · 140/90-160306-041524081008019227240818$375.10$454.69Save $80
Frequently Asked
That's exactly what Metzeler engineered it to do. The compound resists the hardening and profile squaring that kills handling feel in most long-mileage tires. You'll get consistent steering feedback and a predictable contact patch well into the tire's life — not just for the first few thousand miles.
Custom baggers and modified tourers bring unique challenges — heavier loads, altered geometry, and long stretches of sustained highway speed. The ME 888's casing is built to handle that combination without overheating or going vague. A sport-touring tire optimized for canyon carving won't necessarily manage those demands as well over the long run.
Metzeler recommends running the ME 888 as a matched set, and we'd agree. Mixing tire profiles and compounds can introduce inconsistent handling characteristics that you really don't want to discover mid-corner. Front and rear are designed to work together — keep them together.
Wet grip scores a solid 7.8 — genuinely capable, not just a spec-sheet checkbox. It won't match a dedicated sport-touring compound at the absolute limit in the wet, but for touring riders who ride through whatever weather shows up, it delivers confidence-inspiring, predictable traction throughout its entire service life. That consistency matters more on a long trip than peak numbers.
Real-world results vary with bike weight, riding style, and maintenance habits, but touring riders commonly report 12,000–18,000 miles on rear tires and 18,000–25,000 miles up front. Keep your pressures right and check wear regularly — proper inflation is the single biggest factor in maximizing what this tire can do.
Yes — select sizes come in whitewall for riders building period-correct custom looks. The whitewall is part of the tire's construction, not a cosmetic add-on, so handling characteristics stay consistent with the blackwall versions. Check with us on specific size availability when you call or come in.

Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra for custom bagger and touring riders throughout Orange County — Irvine, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and beyond. If you're serious about mileage without giving up feel, this is the tire that delivers. We carry it at below-MSRP dealer pricing, and our walk-in mount and balance service gets you back on the road the same day. No appointment needed.

The ME 888 Marathon Ultra earns its reputation by doing what most long-haul tires can't: staying consistent. The compound holds its shape and grip characteristics as it wears, so you're not fighting a squared-out, vague-feeling rear tire at mile 14,000. For riders running heavy custom builds, loaded touring rigs, or anything with modified geometry, that predictability is worth more than raw peak grip numbers. We've mounted plenty of these across custom Harleys, Indian tourers, and metric baggers — we know which sizes fit and how they perform.

Walk-in mount and balance at MTC runs $69 per tire to mount, $9.95 to balance, and $3.50 for disposal — straightforward pricing, no surprises. Bring your wheels in or drop your whole bike off. If you want to talk fitment before you come in, give us a call at (714) 516-9059. We're here to help you get the right tire for your build, not just the easiest upsell.

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