kingtut Posted April 3, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2013 I am interested in putting Metzler ME888 Marathon Ultra tires on my 2006 RSTD. The stock tire sizes for this bike are: 150/90HB-15 Rear MT90HB-16 Front The closest size in the Metzler (rear tire) is 150/80B-16 My question: will this work on my bike, or is a 16" tire too wide? (The front tire is 16). Any technical tire help anyone can give will be appreciated. And . . . anyone have any experience with the ME888 Marathon Ultras? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarshall Posted April 4, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2013 I believe that 16 inches refers to the diameter of the wheel rim. Unless you are buying a new wheel rim you cannot put a 16 inch tire on a 15 inch rim. If I'm wrong, someone else please weigh in. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted April 4, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 4, 2013 the widest rear tire I put on my 2007 is a 190 Metzeler ME880 , but you'll only have 1/4 of an inch clearance on the drive shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroker ace Posted April 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2013 I believe that 16 inches refers to the diameter of the wheel rim. Unless you are buying a new wheel rim you cannot put a 16 inch tire on a 15 inch rim. If I'm wrong, someone else please weigh in. Gary You are correct the 16" tire will NOT fit the 15" rim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtut Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks to all for the info provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm1810 Posted August 17, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 17, 2014 I know I am responding to an older post, but the Metzler 190 would be a full 1" wider than stock. Will that really fit without rubbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted August 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 17, 2014 I have an ME 880 150/90 B 15 on the rear of my 06 RSTD. It fits fine, but after 13,500 km, all this year (around 8,000 miles) it is about 3/4 worn out. I ride single and have 46 psi in the tire, so maybe that's too much air. I don't know what normal wear should be for my bike and that tire. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farm1810 Posted August 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 17, 2014 The ME 880 is 26.06 dia and 6.22 wide. Compared to the Dunlop 404 that is 25.6 and 5.9. Both being 150/90-15. This according to specs on the various tire websites. The Avon AM26 Roadrider 160/80-15 is 25.1 dia and 6.4 wide. Does anyone know if there is space for a 6.4" wide tire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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