Will a Metzeler ME880 XXL 280 or 300 rear tire fit a 2009 Hammer S & function appropriately?

Depends if your going to spin up smokin burnouts on a regular basis.  :-p


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Tim

I have  a  280 metzeler on my 06  hammer with the stock rim. just install two weeks ago,no problem if anything.

Sorry, I met 260!

I have a 260 on my 2008 hammer, they are basically the same size as the 250. No problems at all. If you go to a 280 or 300 then the rim is too narrow and will cause the tire to squeeze and you will gain height not width, and damage the tire.

Larry wrote: Sorry, I met 260!

 

That seems to be a popular replacement.   Let us know down the road.  That's the tire I think I'll get for my JP. 

I have the 3rd 260 metz on my Hammer I wont go back to the Dunlop. You can fit a 280 but its not recomended for that small of a rear wheel. But hey who really cares whats recomended ....right.

I don't know about that size tire, however after running the Avon Venom, I'll never use anything other than the Metzler!!!!

Dancerdon wrote: I don't know about that size tire, however after running the Avon Venom, I'll never use anything other than the Metzler!!!!

 

I ran AVONS on my Buell and loved them. I went with the Metz on this bike for no real reason other than to try it.

 

What difference is there in the two that you can tell? 

I need a new back tire and I'm thinking of going with the stock tire. Whats the main difference other than size for the METZ 260, does it handle a lot better?

You can shove the 280 on the stock wheel but it is not recommeded.  Metzler does not recommend it either.  The tire will not wear properly, it will not look right, and there is a danger of it breaking the bead in some extreem conditions.  That being said, I know guys that have ran the 280 on the stock wheel and had no problems..... other than abnormal wear. 

 

I now run the Metz 260.  The difference going to the Metz260 from the Dun 250 is night and day.  The Metz handles MUCH MUCH better.......... in my opinon.  The Dun is flatter in the middle, where as the Metz is rounder.  You do not have to "push" the bike into the turn like you have to with the Dun.  I have heard the Metz is much better in wet conditions, but i have not ran it in the rain yet. 

good info wylief150, thanks. 

If you ever need to upgrade to a 10.5".....let me know. I am also a WITCHDOCTOR BILLET SPECIALTIES dealer.

I currently have a 10.5" on my 07 Jackpot with a 280 ME XXL. Makes the back end of the bike look more aggressive.
Pic of 280 Metzler