200 tire without the vxt mod

[cowboy]

Metzeler has approved the me880 200 for the spirit,aero,and vlx.It has been tested and proven safe.Saves alot of money not having to change rims.Here is the link
http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/metzeler_world/news/page_0001/metric_upgrades.htm

[Shadow_Ronin]

Sweet. It will work for the ACE as well. If you check out the parts the Spirit , Aero and ACE all use the same rear rim.

[emiliesman]

I see the guide shows fitment for 04-05, but will the 01 rim still work. I think there the same but just want to be sure. The 200mm tire looks sweet. Any pics of your bike. I am still trying to get my scanner to work.

[cowboy]

they use the same size rim as the 2001.I haven't got mine yet.Ive got too much money goining out on other mod's right now.

[Shak]

I am currently running with 9.25" hartdtails...Will the 200 fit under my fender??

[fegs]

you prolly will have to do some grinding, but not much. I had 9.5 on mine and had to do some grinding.

[outkast_opey]

anyone have the part number so i can take it to my parts guy to order it thanks

[cowboy]

anyone have the part number so i can take it to my parts guy to order it thanks
Part # for what?
If you want the vtx rim it is 42701-mcv-a11
if you want the tire it is a metz M880....200/70/15

[outkast_opey]

Part # for what?
If you want the vtx rim it is 42701-mcv-a11
if you want the tire it is a metz M880....200/70/15

For the Tire Im sorry is it the same for the tire that will fit on the stock 750 rim?

[cowboy]

Yep it will fit the stock rim the vtx rim is a little wider so the tire will be a little wider on the vtx rim (19mm i think) but it will fit on the stock rim.

[GaTo]

has anyone actually done this to a stock rim? Are there any pictures of the stock tire/rim combo compared to the Metzler tire on the rim.. just want to see if there is a size difference?

[RustyJake]

I can't say I've ever seen a picture of a stock tire and rim as well as a stock rim with a 200 metz mounted on it side by side.
I'm sure it'll look a lot bigger. The pictures of the 200 don't do it justice.

[GaTo]

i'm very interested in seeing a side by side because your right pictures of this mod don't do it any justice.

[car99r]

I was curious if anyone had any links to these tires through a reputable dealer online? I am getting ready to purchase new tires for my 03' and was planning on going with the 170 Metzeler. I have done no mods to the bike so far but also am planning on lowering it as low as I can go. I don't do any 2 up riding on it really.

[cowboy]

This place has the best price Ive found on them http://www.sporttour.com/tires/metzeler-me880-marathon.htm

This is the one you want 200/70HB-15 for the rear it is
$154.95

[dakota99rt]

Would this tire be any taller then the factory tire? Im interested in a 200mm tire but also want a taller tire to reduce RPM's at interstate speeds.

[rigz72]

yes the tire is taller also avon now makes a 200/70 R 15 that is what i used on my bike i think the tread pattern looks a little cooler than the metz

[bigarmzz]

wow, this is an old thread

the 200 metz is approx 1 1/2" taller than the stock tire set up...and it will def lower your rpms