Tire question

[budzee]

I need a new rear tire for my 99 K1200LT. The tire on the bike now is a Metzler ME880 160/70 B17 M/C 79V. (I may be off on the 79V, I will check tonight). I called the local Honda shop and they said they could order the tire but also said their catalog had this note: Not for BMW K1200LT. Anyone know what is up with this. The tire on the bike came from a BMW dealer.

[zippy_gg]

The tire must say "Reinforced" on it or it is not for the LT.
It will physically fit but it will be unsafe unless reinforced.

[katnapinn]

I need a new rear tire for my 99 K1200LT. The tire on the bike now is a Metzler ME880 160/70 B17 M/C 79V. (I may be off on the 79V, I will check tonight). I called the local Honda shop and they said they could order the tire but also said their catalog had this note: Not for BMW K1200LT. Anyone know what is up with this. The tire on the bike came from a BMW dealer.
Michael the correct part number for the rear Metzler is 110-10448
try here and put part number in the "SEARCH"
http://www.ronayers.com/browseparts.cfm

Or Here

http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SWMT&Product_Code=11010448&Category_Code=ME880

[joegottberg]

I need a new rear tire for my 99 K1200LT. The tire on the bike now is a Metzler ME880 160/70 B17 M/C 79V. (I may be off on the 79V, I will check tonight). I called the local Honda shop and they said they could order the tire but also said their catalog had this note: Not for BMW K1200LT. Anyone know what is up with this. The tire on the bike came from a BMW dealer.


Hey Michael,

Steve gave you the right number (110-10448). If you look you can find a good deal. Steve posted an EBAY link recently and I order the $110.00 (delivered) Metz rear tire!

If you can't stomach the Metz prices, the Bridgestones have worked well for me.

Joe