Metzeler Tires — Safety & Complaint Data
Source: NHTSA — 45 complaints
45
Total Complaints
6
Crashes
12
Injuries
1
Deaths
Failure Types
Most common failure modes reported for Metzeler tires.
Tread Separation
20
Tread Life
5
Blowout
4
Bead/Sidewall Split
2
Other Failure/Road Hazard
1
Most Complained Metzeler Models
Me 880 Marathon (28)
Metzeler (9)
16080R16 (4)
Me880 Marathon (2)
13070R18 (1)
Me 888 Marathon Ultra (1)
Sample Complaints
"CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE CAUSING THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. REPLACEMENT TIRES, 180 MILES, MOUNTED ON A HONDA GOLDWING 2001*JB"
"I PURCHASED NEW METZELER TIRES FOR MY 2002 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 TO REPLACE THE WORN OUT BRIDGESTONES THAT CAME NEW WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. SINCE NEW, THE METZELERS HAVE GIVEN ME A FRONT END WOBBLE AT 35-45MPH. THE WOBBLE MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE THE MOTORCYCLE THROUGH TURNS TAKEN AT 35-45 MPH."
"ROAD DEFECT ON BRIDGE ON I-70 WHERE IT CROSSES I-270 JUST WEST OF ST. LOUIS, MO. DRIVING IN THE RAIN WE HIT A METAL JOINT THAT RUNS LENGTHWISE WITH THE BRIDGE IN THE RIGHT TIRE GROOVE OF THE LEFT HAND LANE. BEING RECESSED INTO THE ROAD, BEING METAL, AND NOT VISIBLE UNTIL WITHIN ABOUT 40 FEET OF TH"
Extend Your Tire Life
- Check tire pressure monthly and before long trips — underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure
- Rotate tires every 5,000-7,500 miles to ensure even wear
- Get a wheel alignment check annually and after hitting major potholes
- Inspect tread depth regularly — replace at 4/32 inch for wet weather safety
- Avoid rapid acceleration, hard braking, and sharp turns which accelerate wear
- Store seasonal tires in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and ozone sources
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Data source: NHTSA tire complaint data. Public domain.
Complaint counts reflect consumer-reported issues. See our disclaimers.
Data through: 2026-03-28