GL1800 Tires Metzeler ME880 Gold Wing Tires

I went from Dunlop 3's to the Metzlers and loved the change on my 1500. I think the Metz ride much better w/o nearly the road whine. I just changed the rear out w/12K but the front has alot of tread left. We ride dbl up and usually haul a camper trailer so the cupping on the rear was to be expected. Be sure to monitor your air pressure w/these. My dealer recommended 45psi. I expect I'll be a Metz man from now on.

Great when new. Started to get the growl in the turns at about 8,000 miles nothing crazy just annoying. Switched them out at about 11,000 miles. I could have got another thousand or so miles out of them. Didn't want to push my luck. Trying out Avons this time. Only have a thousand miles or so on the Avons, so far Fantastic.

I Think that the bridgestone tires that came new on the bike have been the best tires so far. I have put 6k on these tires and at 4500 they started to cup. Still sticks well in the corners and they have have plenty on meat left on them. I'm a big guy and i have played with pressure on all the tires that I have owned. If your riding 2 up you should increase your tire pressure 2 to 4 pounds. If you weigh more then 200 pounds you should adjust for that as well. I think the Metzeler 880's is a good tire, But I feel the tire manufactures are shorting us. I have had plenty on bikes over the last 25 years and have learned how to take care of my tires but the wing is a tire eater due to it's weight and front end rake. I ran the 880's on my Harley dresser and was surprised when I would get 8k to 10k on them. Don't spend your money on upgrades to you bike I have tried them all. My Buddie installed a steering dampener and when rear tire started to cup the wobble came back. Take care of your tires and remember to keep the pressure checked

I bought my 2008 Goldwing new with the Dunlop Elite 3. I ride alot of double up and after 12000 miles, I had Metzler ME 880's installed. Unless you have done this then you cannot appreciate the difference between the tires. Wait till you get the shine knocked off and then hang on. There is not a curve that I worry about and they have never slipped once in the rain. I have full trust in these tires and will never ride with anything else.

With over 70,000 miles on our Wing now and trying all 3 of the so called name brands, I still like and prefer the Metzeler ME 880 over any of them. I get more miles, less wobble and superior handling and control compared the Dunlops.