Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra review
The Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its exceptional longevity on high-torque cruisers and those reporting severe premature wear and handling defects. While some riders achieve impressive mileage, others experience significant issues with cupping, feathering, and noise, suggesting inconsistent quality control or sensitivity to specific bike setups.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
53%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its exceptional longevity on high-torque cruisers and those reporting severe premature wear and handling defects. While some riders achieve impressive mileage, others experience significant issues with cupping, feathering, and noise, suggesting inconsistent quality control or sensitivity to specific bike setups.
Pros
- High mileage potential for heavy, high-torque cruisers
- Strong wet weather performance and grip
- Improved ride comfort compared to stock or alternative cruiser tires
Cons
- Severe premature tread wear and baldness in some instances
- Persistent issues with tire cupping and feathering
- Difficulty in balancing the front tire
- Excessive road noise from new
Worth knowing
- High-torque machines like the Triumph Rocket 3R show strong mileage results despite aggressive riding styles.
- Users on heavy cruiser platforms report mixed results, with some experiencing rapid, uneven wear patterns despite proper suspension maintenance.