I love it. When most people in motorcycling say "the best," they mean whatever would be best suited to a race track. That there are a few people left in the world that recognize that "best" is what's in the interest of the customer warms my heart.
I see I’m not alone with my primary concern being which ones are best for wet/rain. It would be great if you could add that category. The only time I really get concerned about modern tire performance is when I’m riding in heavy rain with standing water. Hydroplaning is not fun on a bike.
I bought the Metzler CruiseTecs last year for my Road Glide and I've really been impressed. Definitely an improvement over stock and comfortable on long rides.
I honestly 100% liked the stock michelin scorchers over the crusie techs on my 22 lowrider st. They get loose easier than the scorchers ever did. Im at 16k on the bike
Although I do know that I can go online and get more information on these and other tires, but it would have been nice to see the performance and traction values of these tires on wet roads. Wet traction is my first thought when it comes to shopping for tires, then cost and mileage.
I had ME888 on my Intruder 800. First set was perfect and lasts almost 50 000 km. Then i bought the same, lasts maybe 25 000 km. Then I bought Shinko 777, but I don't ride Intruder anymore, only rode maybe 2000km and I had good feeling.
Best idea for Trikes is just to get some good car tires for the back and a rear tire mounted on the front in reverse that has great water evacuation like a Bridgestone Battlax ADV A41.
I vouch for Dunlop man, ive ridden in some shit weather, flooded streets of Houston and what not, I always get caught in the rain and drinking piña coladas! 😂 but seriously man Dunlop 💯
Had some Metzler Marathon boots fitted on my 2010 Vulcan VN900 Custom Special . Not very soft so will last for ages but have to say neither are they very good grip wise if you want to cook the corners or like on my bike you dont have ABS They certainly need careful handling in adverse conditions.
Hi 👋, I am from the future 😂, I have been riding, HD from 1995/6 , 1200-1340-1450/1550, Deuce, Metzeler , is the best, I have just recently put just another deuce, and before it goes on the road, it will have a new set of tires and yes, you’ve guessed it, METZELER ,
The metzler cruisetec sounds like the tire for me, but the issue is: I need 150/90-15 or 140/90-15 for the rear and these aren’t available. Any other tire that comes in one of these sizes, that would give me good grip and last ok? I’m using Dunlop 404s now. Decent on dry but not so great on wet, and I only get 3k miles out of them. I pin that throttle down a lot, and my pegs and saddle bags scrape the pavement regularly. And I often ride with wife in the back. Looking for good recommendations
@altec19 : I ride a Yamaha Virago XV1100; 140/90-15 is the stock size, but I kinda like the slightly taller 150/90-15 because of the extra ground clearance and a little more responsive steering coming from a little steeper rake. I just put Commander IIIs on it.
I have the Metzeler 888s and all I do is rip mountain back roads and canyons and love ‘em. I wonder if I should switch to cruise techs tho? The marathon tires seem to last as long as stick Michelins
@@larifari4371 Need to use a lot of effort in sharp turnings, feels like if the bike is only done for HighWay not for smaller European\Asian Mountain roads - Got me a Sportster Roadster with a 18 liters Fuel Tank - Wanted to get me a Street Bob, fuel tank to small
Definitely not or I would change them out. I am in NJ have gone to Laconia NH 6-7 times and Myrtle beach 3 times with zero issues and zero complaints with the ME880. I have driven 11 hours in heavy pouring rain at high speeds my friends were slip sliding with Avon,Dunlop and Continental Commander II. Lots of standing water hard rain the whole way never felt unsafe or nervous. Just my personal opinion
I had a Battlecruise on my Softail Slim ... brand new tread depth was very minimal, and longevity not so good. I'm past the wear indicators with only 10,000km. I shall replace them with something better, but haven't decided yet.
@@Jonathan-L I got Battlecruise H50 on the rear, and Battlax A41 on the front of my bike, and they've got deep tread, and TONS of lifeleft. I got 4000miles on those tire so far and they're not even close to done.
I used to run the shinko journey 890, also tried the 777 same think. Rear tire on a victory cross country, full size bagger. I only got a season per rear. I switched to metzler cruztec after a few seasons. Stock metzler 888 I changed after 15k.
I Run metzler ultra on my 89 fxsts...have yet to do a tyre change on it (approx 5k miles) the tyres are only now just to get the "square" shape on the rear...still tons of tread left...not sure if i will change to another tyre for a longer range tyre or not... I just put commander 2 on front and commader 3 on the rear of my 14 xl1200c...yet to see what wear is like but they feel fine so far...
I ride a 2008 Road King but live in the mountains of western North Carolina so I'm in the twisties as much as (if not more) the interestates. A lot of tire companies don't make my size. Dunlop and Michelin to name a couple. I don't want to put a cruiser on the front and a touring on the rear. Or the same brand but different models front and rear. 130X70/18 front and 170x60/17 on the rear. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Got that Avon tire on my Springer for looks. Hell yeah it wobbles on those grooves. Not for the weak of heart. On the '12 Elec Glide I went darkside and never looked back.
@@larifari4371 i have a Harley road glide. But I find that it was my own fault. Because it was not the right tire for the Wright it was the 74w I was running. It should have been the 80h. So now it’s running just perfect. No wobbling. And all of that just because it was too heavy a bike for the tire.
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I love it. When most people in motorcycling say "the best," they mean whatever would be best suited to a race track. That there are a few people left in the world that recognize that "best" is what's in the interest of the customer warms my heart.
I see I’m not alone with my primary concern being which ones are best for wet/rain. It would be great if you could add that category. The only time I really get concerned about modern tire performance is when I’m riding in heavy rain with standing water. Hydroplaning is not fun on a bike.
I bought the Metzler CruiseTecs last year for my Road Glide and I've really been impressed. Definitely an improvement over stock and comfortable on long rides.
How do they hold up? I have the ultra marathons and might switch
I honestly 100% liked the stock michelin scorchers over the crusie techs on my 22 lowrider st. They get loose easier than the scorchers ever did. Im at 16k on the bike
@fvgc454ss I'm happy with my scorcher 31s aswell. Am at the time of replacement but unsure as yet to what I'll buy.
Although I do know that I can go online and get more information on these and other tires, but it would have been nice to see the performance and traction values of these tires on wet roads. Wet traction is my first thought when it comes to shopping for tires, then cost and mileage.
Best tyres I've ever used for handling and long life are the Bridgestone Battlecruise. So far they've last twice as long as the standard Harley tyres.
Just ordered a set of the cruisetecs for my 2019 low rider, heard nothing but great things about them
Keep us updated with your impressions on them. Thank you kindly in advance!
I just ordered a set for my 2015 lowrider, waiting for them to come in to be installed.
@@Jonathan-L have had them on my sportster for 2 years, about 6k miles. Love them.
Do you run the R or the belted version up front?
I had ME888 on my Intruder 800. First set was perfect and lasts almost 50 000 km. Then i bought the same, lasts maybe 25 000 km. Then I bought Shinko 777, but I don't ride Intruder anymore, only rode maybe 2000km and I had good feeling.
so 777 is a good buy? My used cruiser came with ME888 that are almost 10 years old. I'm thinking of getting a set of 777
@@dearbulls I was surprised how good they are. Specially for the price.
Had the 777s been softer on the bumps of the road comparrd to your Metzlers?
@@larifari4371 from my experience, I felt more sure on the shinkos.
How do those Cruisetecs compare to my usual go-to, Avon Cobras?
I would like to know this also
Why all these lists miss the Avon Cobra Chrome? An affordable, stylish, soft rubber.
And the handling is said to be easy and nimble. Is that true?
How is ride comfort like bump absorption with the Metzeler Cruisetec?
What about the HD Trikes? ...a solid touring, multi-weather, endurance offering for the front and rear.
Best idea for Trikes is just to get some good car tires for the back and a rear tire mounted on the front in reverse that has great water evacuation like a Bridgestone Battlax ADV A41.
Metzler cruztec is the only tire for my bagger
Do you run the R or the belted version up front? Or did you try both and could tell a difference?
Are the fatter tires more safer than the skinny ones?
thanks this video helped out alot
If you own a BMW Metzeler is the only way to go.
MICHELIN SCORCHER > ALL.
So are all these tired good in the rain? Kinda just want grippy rain tires 🛞
I vouch for Dunlop man, ive ridden in some shit weather, flooded streets of Houston and what not, I always get caught in the rain and drinking piña coladas! 😂 but seriously man Dunlop 💯
Finally, someone else who had thought about traction in wet conditions. Traction in the rain is my first thought when looking for a set of tires.
Had some Metzler Marathon boots fitted on my 2010 Vulcan VN900 Custom Special .
Not very soft so will last for ages but have to say neither are they very good grip wise if you want to cook the corners or like on my bike you dont have ABS
They certainly need careful handling in adverse conditions.
Hi 👋, I am from the future 😂, I have been riding, HD from 1995/6 , 1200-1340-1450/1550, Deuce, Metzeler , is the best, I have just recently put just another deuce, and before it goes on the road, it will have a new set of tires and yes, you’ve guessed it, METZELER ,
Commander 3 over cruisetrchs ALL DAY LONG
Shinko 230 Tour Master on my 2006 Heritage Softail lasted 3,200 miles before cords were showing on the rear. Junk Junk Junk!
My 712 got 5k.
It was super grippy early but I'm still going back to dunflop
My broke azz always going for the ultimate mileage. 😔
The metzler cruisetec sounds like the tire for me, but the issue is: I need 150/90-15 or 140/90-15 for the rear and these aren’t available. Any other tire that comes in one of these sizes, that would give me good grip and last ok? I’m using Dunlop 404s now. Decent on dry but not so great on wet, and I only get 3k miles out of them. I pin that throttle down a lot, and my pegs and saddle bags scrape the pavement regularly. And I often ride with wife in the back. Looking for good recommendations
Would you happen to own a royal star venture because that’s the size that I need 150/90-15 very limited with that size
@altec19 : I ride a Yamaha Virago XV1100; 140/90-15 is the stock size, but I kinda like the slightly taller 150/90-15 because of the extra ground clearance and a little more responsive steering coming from a little steeper rake. I just put Commander IIIs on it.
American elites 😉 !!
metz 888 :))
I have the Metzeler 888s and all
I do is rip mountain back roads and canyons and love ‘em. I wonder if I should switch to cruise techs tho? The marathon tires seem to last as long as stick Michelins
How are they on cold pavement? I have a Dyna low Ryder, like to ride late in the season, at night. Pavement is slippery?
No Commander III’s? 😢
Have a 2022 Fat Boy and have difficulties in Sharp corners, have read that metzler tires resolve this major problem, can you please confirm
Whar happens in sharp corners?
@@larifari4371 Need to use a lot of effort in sharp turnings, feels like if the bike is only done for HighWay not for smaller European\Asian Mountain roads - Got me a Sportster Roadster with a 18 liters Fuel Tank - Wanted to get me a Street Bob, fuel tank to small
I love my Metzler’sME880 on my Fatboy. Fantastic wet and dry. My friends like the Michelin commander I I also
Arn't the ME 880 a bit hard on the bumps of the road?
Definitely not or I would change them out. I am in NJ have gone to Laconia NH 6-7 times and Myrtle beach 3 times with zero issues and zero complaints with the ME880. I have driven 11 hours in heavy pouring rain at high speeds my friends were slip sliding with Avon,Dunlop and Continental Commander II. Lots of standing water hard rain the whole way never felt unsafe or nervous. Just my personal opinion
What, no Bridgestone Battlecruise? Those are super sticky tires for great mileage.
I had a Battlecruise on my Softail Slim ... brand new tread depth was very minimal, and longevity not so good. I'm past the wear indicators with only 10,000km. I shall replace them with something better, but haven't decided yet.
@@Jonathan-L I got Battlecruise H50 on the rear, and Battlax A41 on the front of my bike, and they've got deep tread, and TONS of lifeleft.
I got 4000miles on those tire so far and they're not even close to done.
The Battlecruise front threads are just about 4mm. That sucks! But rear is much better.
I used to run the shinko journey 890, also tried the 777 same think. Rear tire on a victory cross country, full size bagger. I only got a season per rear. I switched to metzler cruztec after a few seasons. Stock metzler 888 I changed after 15k.
I Run metzler ultra on my 89 fxsts...have yet to do a tyre change on it (approx 5k miles) the tyres are only now just to get the "square" shape on the rear...still tons of tread left...not sure if i will change to another tyre for a longer range tyre or not...
I just put commander 2 on front and commader 3 on the rear of my 14 xl1200c...yet to see what wear is like but they feel fine so far...
I ride a 2008 Road King but live in the mountains of western North Carolina so I'm in the twisties as much as (if not more) the interestates. A lot of tire companies don't make my size. Dunlop and Michelin to name a couple. I don't want to put a cruiser on the front and a touring on the rear. Or the same brand but different models front and rear. 130X70/18 front and 170x60/17 on the rear. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Well! I have the metzler. I have 3700 miles on it when 2 miles of gravel poked a hole in it. Metzler will NEVER be on my bike again!
Can't get metzler cruose tec tyres for suzuki M50/boulivard..😢..wonder why?
American elits doesnt have white walls in 19inch that sucks
What is the best tire for traction and staying up while riding in wet weather?
I have a 04 vl1500 with 15" rim what is a good tire for wet roads
Dunlop American Elites on mine...
Got that Avon tire on my Springer for looks. Hell yeah it wobbles on those grooves. Not for the weak of heart.
On the '12 Elec Glide I went darkside and never looked back.
What helmet is the gray one on the middle shelf
Thanks for the update
I have the metzeler cruisetech on my. And the bike is wobbling. And it only last 6000 miles
Holy crap! What bike is that?
@@larifari4371 i have a Harley road glide. But I find that it was my own fault. Because it was not the right tire for the Wright it was the 74w I was running. It should have been the 80h. So now it’s running just perfect. No wobbling. And all of that just because it was too heavy a bike for the tire.
Love my Metz Cruisetecs. Highly recommended.
Do you run the R or the belted version up front?
@@larifari4371i run whats recommended for my sportster.. Dont think theres another version recommended that i know of.
Motorcycle tires are a ripoff and to expensive
Then don’t ride 😂
Go for Shinkos.