t’s big news for Harley-Davidson® riders with Metzeler’s latest introduction of the ever-popular ME880 tires in specific original equipment sizes for Milwaukee’s big twins. This new range of bias-ply tires from Metzeler expands the ME880 line to 66 sizes, ranging from tall and narrow to short and fat and every fitment in between. Now riders have the option of “upgrading” to Metzeler tires in original equipment sizes.
     The ME880 Alphanumeric “upgrade” provides fitment to riders of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles with all the features that have made the ME880 line of rubber so popular for cruisers, choppers, customs and all V-twins. These specific Alphanumeric tires carry on the unique appeal and superior performance level that ME880 riders are accustomed to, with the same original equipment sizes as used by Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. The ME880 Alphanumeric tires are also available in whitewall and narrow white-stripe versions for bikers looking to personalize their Harley-Davidson® bikes with distinguished heritage or old-school styling. Also introduced by popular demand is the whitewall 21-inch front tire (0305-0074) for a “bobber” look on Dyna models and a classic look on older Softail models.      Performance and fashion are equally addressed with the ME880 Alphanumeric’s high stability, feel and comfort, plus an aggressive tread design providing a powerful and clean look. The ME880 Alphanumeric’s tread pattern is designed with the grooves oriented in the direction of the forces on the tire, ensuring uniform pressure distribution, excellent water drainage and uniform tread wear. The handling of the ME880 Alphanumeric is neutral and predictable due to a perfectly shaped carcass with its combination of single radius profile and self damping. Engineered with a reinforced structure to withstand the weight of the elite styled Harley-Davidsons. What remains is a tire perfectly suited for models such as the Road King®, Street Glide™, Road Glide® and Electra Glide®.
     Performance and riding characteristics of the ME880 Alphanumeric tires include excellent stability and comfort. Great feedback in wet conditions and efficient water drainage are addressed by the tread pattern design with its deep grooves and long lasting compound. The front ME880 profile offers neutral handling, while the rear ensures high comfort and stability at high speed. Parked or in action, from its tread to its compound to its internal construction, everything about the ME880 Alphanumeric is purposeful and by design. With high mileage and high traction the ME880 Alphanumeric performs with over 115 years of Metzeler engineering and testing inside it. Metzeler’s hyper-hysteretic compound is tough for extended life and supple for firm grip, with high elastic reaction for light rolling resistance. Like all Metzeler ME880 tires, the Alphanumeric sizes are more than just tires; they are an evolution of a commitment to the V-Twin market and proof that no matter which motorcycle you ride, Metzeler always has the right solution.
     Metzeler’s ME880 Alphanumeric sized tires are now available in the following range of sizes for a perfect original equipment sizes for Harley-Davidson® bikes: