Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Whitewall Motorcycle Tire

The Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Whitewall — affectionately known as the "Triple Eight" — is a premium motorcycle tire engineered specifically for V-twin cruisers, heavy touring bikes, and their custom variants. Developed in Germany for American roads, it delivers a seamless union of authentic whitewall aesthetics and Metzeler's proven high-performance tire technology, purpose-built for riders who refuse to compromise on either classic style or serious mileage.

Classic Whitewall Style, Modern Performance

The carefully finished whitewall sidewall enhances the character and visual appeal of cruiser and touring motorcycles while retaining every bit of the ME 888 Marathon Ultra's renowned performance. This tire line brings authentic vintage character to modern machinery without sacrificing the engineering quality Metzeler is known for worldwide.

Ultra-High Mileage Technology

• Outstanding tread life — engineered to deliver up to 50% more mileage compared to conventional cruiser tires
• Flat and wide structure geometry conveys and dissipates stress generated under the footprint toward the sidewall, reducing fatigue and the wear process
• Compound bridges interrupt transversal tread grooves to create a stiffer tread block design, reducing stress transmitted to the belts and carcass plies for improved wear regularity
• Variable groove wall inclination ensures the best operating angle at every position across the contact patch, maintaining consistent performance as the tire wears
• Redesigned parabolic grooves provide effective water evacuation for improved wet-weather confidence
• 0° Steel Radial belt (select variants) — Metzeler's patented construction reduces dynamic deformation under centrifugal forces, delivering high-speed stability and more uniform heat distribution for extended mileage
• MAW (Metzeler Advanced Winding) — a patented system providing optimum cord spacing within the steel belt, with wider spacing in the crown area for increased elasticity and self-damping

Engineered for Cruisers and Touring Bikes

• Developed specifically for V-twin cruisers and heavy touring motorcycles
• Consistent handling and stability at both high and low speeds throughout the tire's entire service life
• DOT approved for street use
• Available in front and rear fitments across a wide range of sizes to suit various cruiser and touring applications

The ME 888 Marathon Ultra Whitewall line represents Metzeler's commitment to the cruiser and touring segment — delivering classic whitewall elegance alongside the reliable, high-mileage performance that serious touring riders demand. Whether logging long highway miles or cruising city streets, the Triple Eight is built to go the distance in style.