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Metzler Tires Are Garbage Metzler does not back their warranty Nationwide
Metzler 880 Review
I just built a very tricked out custom Honda VTX 1300 C and put a new set of booties on my new scooter. I chose Metzler 880 series as what seemed to be a nice tire for the right price. I put a 100/90/19 on the front and a 200/70/15 on the back. They looked great!
Well, about 4000/5000 miles later I saw definite cupping on the front tire. Actually, this is the first time I have had cupping on any tire, after 6 bikes and many, many tires. It was VERY distinct.
I contacted a few local shops about replacement cost, etc and since the tire had very low mileage, I decided to contact Metzler directly to see about any warranty. This is the first time I have ever had to return a tire under warranty.
Contacting Metzler is no easy task but they finally answered and gave me a list of crap to do and we finally narrowed it down to a dealer to inspect the cupping problem. Upon inspecting, I was running 32 PSI instead of 42 PSI which I consider no big deal as I have usually run 32 PSI for the last 50 years with no problem.
Now the only problem I was getting was Metzler back peddling and using ANY excuse to back out of their warranty. Ironically, that is exactly what 3-4 Metzler dealers had told me. I won't name them but they all said, Metzler doesn't back their s**t and that was exactly what I found out. And for a lousy $100 tire.
My back tire looked great. I noticed under hard acceleration that it would bust loose. I am not a big burnout fan but tried it after noticing it breaking loose. I cracked the throttle slightly, dumped the clutch and it felt like I was on an oil slick. The bike almost went out from under me.
So for a Burnout tire, this is it. This baby will spin cause it has NO traction.
However, for safety issues, stopping power is the same. Absolutely zero traction, so if you need to hit the rear brake, good luck! That tire will NOT stop you. It's OK, if you are not worried about dying?
OK, so I got a front tire that wore like crap and cupped. I got a back tire that spun like it was on grease and a company that made this crap, is only out to grab your cash and definitely not back their crap. So in this economy and you want value for your dollar, Metzler is not the choice. Don't walk.RUN!!
Pass this on to your all your riding buddies and clubs so they can save their money. A dollar saved or a life saved is well worth it.
This is my story and I'm sticking to it based on my tested opinion and personal money wasted.
Lenny
Lake Havasu, Arizona
U.S.A.
I just built a very tricked out custom Honda VTX 1300 C and put a new set of booties on my new scooter. I chose Metzler 880 series as what seemed to be a nice tire for the right price. I put a 100/90/19 on the front and a 200/70/15 on the back. They looked great!
Well, about 4000/5000 miles later I saw definite cupping on the front tire. Actually, this is the first time I have had cupping on any tire, after 6 bikes and many, many tires. It was VERY distinct.
I contacted a few local shops about replacement cost, etc and since the tire had very low mileage, I decided to contact Metzler directly to see about any warranty. This is the first time I have ever had to return a tire under warranty.
Contacting Metzler is no easy task but they finally answered and gave me a list of crap to do and we finally narrowed it down to a dealer to inspect the cupping problem. Upon inspecting, I was running 32 PSI instead of 42 PSI which I consider no big deal as I have usually run 32 PSI for the last 50 years with no problem.
Now the only problem I was getting was Metzler back peddling and using ANY excuse to back out of their warranty. Ironically, that is exactly what 3-4 Metzler dealers had told me. I won't name them but they all said, Metzler doesn't back their s**t and that was exactly what I found out. And for a lousy $100 tire.
My back tire looked great. I noticed under hard acceleration that it would bust loose. I am not a big burnout fan but tried it after noticing it breaking loose. I cracked the throttle slightly, dumped the clutch and it felt like I was on an oil slick. The bike almost went out from under me.
So for a Burnout tire, this is it. This baby will spin cause it has NO traction.
However, for safety issues, stopping power is the same. Absolutely zero traction, so if you need to hit the rear brake, good luck! That tire will NOT stop you. It's OK, if you are not worried about dying?
OK, so I got a front tire that wore like crap and cupped. I got a back tire that spun like it was on grease and a company that made this crap, is only out to grab your cash and definitely not back their crap. So in this economy and you want value for your dollar, Metzler is not the choice. Don't walk.RUN!!
Pass this on to your all your riding buddies and clubs so they can save their money. A dollar saved or a life saved is well worth it.
This is my story and I'm sticking to it based on my tested opinion and personal money wasted.
Lenny
Lake Havasu, Arizona
U.S.A.
6 Updates & Rebuttals
Flynrider
Phoeix,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You're an idiot
#2Consumer Comment
Tue, June 23, 2009
" I was running 32 PSI instead of 42 PSI which I consider no big deal as I have usually run 32 PSI for the last 50 years with no problem."] So, apparently you think there is one correct tire pressure that suits every bike and every tire. Are you nuts? It's amazing that you're still alive after all these years. Cupping is the common result when you run tires that are underinflated. You may not have had the problem before, but I doubt you were doing it on a heavy pig like that VTX. I won't even comment on your "burnout" test. It's just too stupid.
Flynrider
Phoeix,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You're an idiot
#3Consumer Comment
Tue, June 23, 2009
" I was running 32 PSI instead of 42 PSI which I consider no big deal as I have usually run 32 PSI for the last 50 years with no problem."] So, apparently you think there is one correct tire pressure that suits every bike and every tire. Are you nuts? It's amazing that you're still alive after all these years. Cupping is the common result when you run tires that are underinflated. You may not have had the problem before, but I doubt you were doing it on a heavy pig like that VTX. I won't even comment on your "burnout" test. It's just too stupid.
Flynrider
Phoeix,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You're an idiot
#4Consumer Comment
Tue, June 23, 2009
" I was running 32 PSI instead of 42 PSI which I consider no big deal as I have usually run 32 PSI for the last 50 years with no problem."] So, apparently you think there is one correct tire pressure that suits every bike and every tire. Are you nuts? It's amazing that you're still alive after all these years. Cupping is the common result when you run tires that are underinflated. You may not have had the problem before, but I doubt you were doing it on a heavy pig like that VTX. I won't even comment on your "burnout" test. It's just too stupid.
Flynrider
Phoeix,Arizona,
U.S.A.
You're an idiot
#5Consumer Comment
Tue, June 23, 2009
" I was running 32 PSI instead of 42 PSI which I consider no big deal as I have usually run 32 PSI for the last 50 years with no problem."] So, apparently you think there is one correct tire pressure that suits every bike and every tire. Are you nuts? It's amazing that you're still alive after all these years. Cupping is the common result when you run tires that are underinflated. You may not have had the problem before, but I doubt you were doing it on a heavy pig like that VTX. I won't even comment on your "burnout" test. It's just too stupid.
Tall Paul
Kansas City,Kansas,
U.S.A.
Metzler 880
#6Consumer Comment
Sun, June 14, 2009
I have been using Metzler 880 tires for some time (7 years) and find they are a great tire. I average 18-22K on front and 16-18K for rear tires on a heavy touring bike with no signs of cupping. Dry grip is excellent and wet grip is very good in my opinion. Proper tire inflation is critical to tire life and performance and running a tire under-inflated would explain why you had a cupping issue in the first place.
Robert
Ft Eustis,Virginia,
U.S.A.
So, you blame a tire company for your stupidity?
#7Consumer Comment
Sat, June 13, 2009
You run the front tire 10psi(about 25%) lower than required, and do burnouts with the rear. Then, you complain about the tires. Amazing.
