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French:
I run a 1999 Valk Tourer. Needs a front tire. I have always used Metzeler tires, first the 880, now the 888's. I can't find the 150/80-17 anywhere. I have always heard Avon Cobra's are good also, and I can't find it either in our size front tire.
My primary concern is traction in the rain. Not worried about longevity so much or twisty's...we do longer trips and get stuck in the rain often...the Metzeler has always performed, no matter how hard the downpour.
Is there another size that is close enough?

Jess from VA:
This is disconcerting because I also only ran/run the 880 then the 888s fronts (last 888 just a couple months back).

I just looked and also found them out of stock, but this site says "no longer in production".

https://wanaryd.com/150-80-17-72v-metzeler-me-888-marathon-ultra-front-tire.html?srsltid=AfmBOooiWihX_71MHRLGPI8Wfbrmi1IZ1upczjN0vNe7W1TYySsuZ8pw

I'd call Metzeler direct and ask.

I know nothing about the (Not as good? Cheaper.) Metzeler Cruisetec (it sure looks just like the 888)
https://www.metzeler.com/en-us/catalog/product/cruisetec/f150_80-r17/4283100

HayHauler:
Quote from: Jess from VA on July 10, 2025, 11:25:12 AM

This is disconcerting because I also only ran/run the 880 then the 888s fronts (last 888 just a couple months back).

I just looked and also found them out of stock, but this site says "no longer in production".

https://wanaryd.com/150-80-17-72v-metzeler-me-888-marathon-ultra-front-tire.html?srsltid=AfmBOooiWihX_71MHRLGPI8Wfbrmi1IZ1upczjN0vNe7W1TYySsuZ8pw

I'd call Metzeler direct and ask.

I know nothing about the (Not as good? Cheaper.) Metzeler Cruisetec (it sure looks just like the 888)
https://www.metzeler.com/en-us/catalog/product/cruisetec/f150_80-r17/4283100

The bike shop told me that the Cruisetec was the current Metzler tire for our bikes.  I suppose that is the one that I will order, since I just about went into the belts on my Inzane trip this year.

Hay  8)
Jimmyt

Oceandiver11764:
I can't find the Cruistec in 150/80-17 either.  Is there another size that would fit and work equally well, so I could stick with a Metzeler tire?

If I did switch brands, I've always heard a lot of good things about Avon tires, does anyone know of a specific model Avon I should look for?

Follow up..I did find this...pay now, get the tire in 3-4 weeks...
https://www.motorcycletire.com/product/PU03010982.html

Chrisj CMA:
I usually have good luck with Walmart.com

Just put 150/80/17 motorcycle tire in the search window

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