Metzeler - 160/80-15 - ME888 Marathon Ultra Bias Rear Motorcycle Tire

<ul><li>Bias-belted cross-ply carcass construction for ultra high mileage coupled with Metzeler performance and handling</li><li>Tire compounds offer better abrasion resistance and an improved grip on wet surfaces</li><li>Tread design with variable inclination in the groove walls improves wear regularity and provides increased mileage and performance consistency</li><li>Tread gives increased mileage and better water drainage over the Metzeler ME880 cruiser tires</li><li>Profile features a wider and shorter footprint area for reduced wear and increased mileage and stability</li><li>Contact patch is 5% shorter and 15% wider than the Metzeler ME880 tires for better transfers of engine torque to the ground</li><li>Profile and geometry prevents overheating and keeps structure and compounds properties unaltered for performance consistency</li><li>Outstanding high and low speed stability and smooth handling</li><li>Technology offering consistent performance throughout the tire's life</li><li>Specifically designed for custom touring motorcycles</li><li>Developed in Germany for the roads of America</li><li>Tire sizes 170/80B-15, MU85B-16, MT90B-16, 140/90B-15, 170/70B-16, 160/80B-16, 140/80B-15, 180/70B-15 and�200/70B-15�are speed rated H for speeds up to 130 mph</li><li>Tire sizes�150/80B-15�and 180/60B-17 are speed rated V for speeds up to 149 mph</li><li>Tire size 160/80-15 is speed rated S for speeds up to 112 mph</li><li>This motorcycle tire is tubeless</li></ul><p><br>Note: Wheel sold separately.</p><p>Note: Alpha sizes provide higher load capacity and increased mileage over their corresponding metric sizes (MT90 is 130/90, and MU85 is 140/90).<br>Available in the following motorcycle tire sizes: 170/80B-15, MU85B-16, MT90B-16, 140/90B-15, 180/60B-17,�180/70B-15�170/70B-16, 160/80B-16, 140/80B-15, 150/80B-15, 160/80-15 and�200/70B-15.</p>

• BIAS-BELTED CROSS-PLY CARCASS: Engineered with a durable bias-belted construction and abrasion-resistant compounds to deliver ultra-high mileage and exceptional longevity for long-distance cruising.
• OPTIMIZED TREAD GEOMETRY: Features variable inclination in the groove walls to promote regular wear patterns and superior water drainage, ensuring consistent handling and safety in various weather conditions.
• PRECISE REAR TIRE FITMENT: This 160/80-15 sized rear tire is designed specifically to meet the load and dimension requirements of heavy cruisers, ensuring a perfect fit and reliable operation.
• CUSTOM TOURING OPTIMIZATION: Specifically developed in Germany for the demands of American touring roads, this tire provides the smooth handling and stability required for heavy custom motorcycles.
• ADVANCED CONTACT PATCH DESIGN: The profile creates a shorter and 15% wider footprint than previous models, improving torque transfer to the road surface while significantly reducing tread wear and overheating.