 Metzeler MC 4 Motocross Tires |
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Product Description . Designed to excel in soft to medium-hard conditions with a stable carcass and self-cleaning knob design . Aggressive center knob pattern delivers straight-line traction and braking . Low-weight/high-strength carcass for stability, bump absorption and puncture resistance . Offset side knobs for increased cornering traction . Puts the power to the ground for great holeshots, straights and solid cornering . Shipping and Handling - $15.00 per tire |
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Metzeler Natural Born Biker. On the Road since 1892. In its 130 year history Metzeler has always satisfied market demands with innovation. Metzeler has always been an industry leader, setting trends that others are still trying to achieve. Here are the milestones in the company's long history: 1863 - Robert Friedrich Metzeler opened a commercial firm selling rubber and elastic goods in Munich, Germany. Some of Metzeler's early products included technical and surgical articles, sports equipment, toys and weatherproof clothing. 1871 - Metzeler established their first factory for rubber products in Schwanthalerstrasse. By 1887 the factory's capacity was unable to satisfy demand, so a new factory was built. Thanks to new procedures the India rubber processing was revolutionized, it then was granted the patent for this process. 1890 - Metzeler became leaders in the growing aviation industry, developing a multilevel rubber manufacturing method for linen and cotton fabric. This product was used for balloon, airship and aircraft construction. 1892 - Metzeler played an important role in tire development for the bicycle, motorcycle and motor-car industry. 1933 - Metzeler set an impressive achievement in tire manufacturing by making the first useful tire using the new synthetic rubber 'buna'. 1937 - Set the high-speed world record for motorcycles at 279.5 km/h 1945 - The factory was completely destroyed during the war. Reconstruction began immediately and in the following years, apart from traditional tire manufacturing, other activities were developed in the technical rubber segment and for the leisure market. 1974 - First low profile tire in the 80 and 90 series of products. 1978 - Developed the first tubeless tire in Europe. 1978/79 - Metzeler changed its company focus due to economic reasons, and started producing only motorcycle tires. The Munich manufacturing plant was closed and all of the production was moved into the second Breuberg factory in Odenwald. 1982 - Metzeler developed the first tread pattern with crosswise oriented grooves, instead of the usual lengthwise - the ME 33 Laser. 1983 - Metzeler introduces the first cross ply tire with a kevlar belt for mass production. This leads to the introduction of the "MBS" - Metzeler Belt System. 1986 - Since the 1st January 1986, Metzeler had been a member of the Pirelli Group. A restructuring period of the existing different branches into independent companies took place, and in 1989, Pirelli founded Metzeler Reifen GmbH. In the same year Metzeler introduction of the arrow parabolic tire to the rear wheel - the ME 1. 1987 - Metzeler launches the first Silica-tread compound for motorcycle tires, called "CompK". 1992 - Metzeler introduces the worldwide first 0° steel belted radial rear tire for motorcycles - the ME Z1. 1994 - Metzeler set the motorcycle world record for 24 hours at 246.0 km/h. 1995 - The Metzeler Quality Management System was certified by DIN EN ISO 9002. 1996 - Metzeler develops the first 0° steel belted radial front tire. The ME Z4 was the worldwide first tire set with the revolutionary 0° steel belted radial technology. 1998 - Metzeler introduces the ME Z3. These tires use all the advantages of the 0° steel belting for the fist time for a supersport tire in history. 2000 - Metzeler introduces the new Metzeler ME 880 in the size of 240/40 R 18 to meet the demands of tuners world wide. With a width of 243 millimeters it was the world's widest motorcycle tire. Furthermore it featured the patented 0° steel belted technology. 2001 - Introducing the new RENNSPORT radial racing tires, Metzeler sets a new breakthrough. It succeeded in developing a supersport fitment that combines the outstanding performance of racing tires with the all-round characteristics of a normal road tire. 2003 - Unveiled the ME880 280/35-R18, the world's largest steel-belted motorcycle tire. All this developments for the world of motorcycle, which seemed sometimes to be impossible, shows that Metzeler, with it's more than 100 years long experience in development of high quality motorcycle tires, is looking forward to a very interesting future. METZELER. Natural Born Biker. |
Do I Need A Discount Motorcycle Tire? -
Motorcycle Tire Glossary (Part 2)
Hoop strength
The retention strength inherent in the belt construction of a tire that resists centrifugal force and provides dimensional stability.
Hydroplaning
The accumulation of water in a film under the footprint that causes a tire to lift from the road surface, losing traction. Hydroplaning is affected by vehicle speed, tread pattern, and water depth.
Imbalance
The condition that exists when a tire's mass is not evenly distributed around the rolling axis and centerline, causing bounce (static imbalance) or shake (dynamic imbalance).
Inflation pressure
The pressure of air inside a tire that applies a tensile stress to the tire cords, permitting them to carry the vehicle's load.
Liner or inner-liner
The thin layer of halobutyl rubber inside a tire that contains the inflation air, sometimes called the inner-liner. All Dunlop passenger tires are manufactured with an inner-liner.
Mixing tires
Fitting tires of different sizes or constructions to a vehicle. Mixing should be avoided. Some performance vehicles, however, specify different size tires on front and rear axles.
Mounting tires
The act of fitting tires to wheel rims.
Overall diameter
The diameter of an unloaded, inflated tire measured from the crown on one side to the crown on the opposite side. The free radius equals one-half the overall diameter. Sometimes called the outside diameter.
Overinflation
The condition that exists when a tire is inflated beyond the pressure corresponding to the actual load or beyond the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
Oversteer
The situation that occurs in cornering when the rear of a vehicle tends to skid before the front.
Plies
The reinforcing members of a tire composed of layers of cord fabric and rubber that provide the strength to contain the air pressure needed to support a load and resist deflection.
Radial
The tire construction utilizing plies that run radially from bead to bead under the tread. This construction requires a belt to stabilize the tread and define the tire diameter.
Revolutions per mile
The measured number of revolutions made by a tire traveling one mile.
Rim
The portion of a wheel incorporating the well, seats, and flange onto which a tire is mounted.
Rim diameter
The diameter of the rim bead seats that support a tire, normally indicated in whole numbers in inches for passenger cars.
Rim width
The distance between rim flanges.
Rollover
The condition that occurs during hard cornering when a tire sidewall rubs the road surface.
Rotation
The systematic movement of tires from one vehicle position to another to maximize tread life and minimize irregular wear.
Runout
The measure of the out of roundness of the tire causing a vibration that cannot be balanced.
Section
A slice of a tire from one bead, through the tread to the other bead.
Section height
The vertical distance from the bead edge to center of the crown in an unloaded tire.
Section width
The distance between a tire's sidewalls measured at the widest part of the tire. Each size of tire is measured on a specific rim width.
Series
A designation of a tire's aspect ratio. A tire with an aspect ratio of 60% is a 60 series tire.
Shoulder
The edge of a tire's tread where it joins the sidewall.
Sidewall
The portion of the tire between the bead and the tread. It is flexible to soak up bumps yet stiff to limit tire rollover.
Slip angle
The angle between the direction in which a tire is aimed or steered and the actual direction of tire travel.
Speed rating
A letter designation identifying the tire's high speed durability on an indoor test wheel. Refer to ECE 30 European Indoor Wheel Test Standards.
Toe
The difference between the front and rear edges of tires mounted on an axle. Toe-in means the front edges are closer together than the rear edges and tires point inward. Toe-out means the front edges are farther apart than the rear edges and the tires point outward.
Tread
The region of a tire designed to contact the ground. It is molded of tough rubber for high traction and low wear.
Tread pattern
The arrangement of blocks, grooves, sipes, and channels designed into the tread to enhance its grip. Also called the tread design.
Tread void
Areas in the tread, such as grooves and channels, that permit water to drain away from the footprint.
Treadwear
The measure of the life of a tire tread.
Tubeless
A tire construction that uses a rubber inner liner inside the casing to prevent air leakage and eliminate the need for an inner-tube.
Underinflation
The condition that exists when there is not sufficient air pressure in a tire to support a specific load. This causes the tire to operate with excessive deflection and rollover.
Understeer
The condition that exists during cornering when the front of a vehicle tends to skid before the rear.
Wheel alignment
See Alignment.
Hoop strength
The retention strength inherent in the belt construction of a tire that resists centrifugal force and provides dimensional stability.
Hydroplaning
The accumulation of water in a film under the footprint that causes a tire to lift from the road surface, losing traction. Hydroplaning is affected by vehicle speed, tread pattern, and water depth.
Imbalance
The condition that exists when a tire's mass is not evenly distributed around the rolling axis and centerline, causing bounce (static imbalance) or shake (dynamic imbalance).
Inflation pressure
The pressure of air inside a tire that applies a tensile stress to the tire cords, permitting them to carry the vehicle's load.
Liner or inner-liner
The thin layer of halobutyl rubber inside a tire that contains the inflation air, sometimes called the inner-liner. All Dunlop passenger tires are manufactured with an inner-liner.
Mixing tires
Fitting tires of different sizes or constructions to a vehicle. Mixing should be avoided. Some performance vehicles, however, specify different size tires on front and rear axles.
Mounting tires
The act of fitting tires to wheel rims.
Overall diameter
The diameter of an unloaded, inflated tire measured from the crown on one side to the crown on the opposite side. The free radius equals one-half the overall diameter. Sometimes called the outside diameter.
Overinflation
The condition that exists when a tire is inflated beyond the pressure corresponding to the actual load or beyond the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.
Oversteer
The situation that occurs in cornering when the rear of a vehicle tends to skid before the front.
Plies
The reinforcing members of a tire composed of layers of cord fabric and rubber that provide the strength to contain the air pressure needed to support a load and resist deflection.
Radial
The tire construction utilizing plies that run radially from bead to bead under the tread. This construction requires a belt to stabilize the tread and define the tire diameter.
Revolutions per mile
The measured number of revolutions made by a tire traveling one mile.
Rim
The portion of a wheel incorporating the well, seats, and flange onto which a tire is mounted.
Rim diameter
The diameter of the rim bead seats that support a tire, normally indicated in whole numbers in inches for passenger cars.
Rim width
The distance between rim flanges.
Rollover
The condition that occurs during hard cornering when a tire sidewall rubs the road surface.
Rotation
The systematic movement of tires from one vehicle position to another to maximize tread life and minimize irregular wear.
Runout
The measure of the out of roundness of the tire causing a vibration that cannot be balanced.
Section
A slice of a tire from one bead, through the tread to the other bead.
Section height
The vertical distance from the bead edge to center of the crown in an unloaded tire.
Section width
The distance between a tire's sidewalls measured at the widest part of the tire. Each size of tire is measured on a specific rim width.
Series
A designation of a tire's aspect ratio. A tire with an aspect ratio of 60% is a 60 series tire.
Shoulder
The edge of a tire's tread where it joins the sidewall.
Sidewall
The portion of the tire between the bead and the tread. It is flexible to soak up bumps yet stiff to limit tire rollover.
Slip angle
The angle between the direction in which a tire is aimed or steered and the actual direction of tire travel.
Speed rating
A letter designation identifying the tire's high speed durability on an indoor test wheel. Refer to ECE 30 European Indoor Wheel Test Standards.
Toe
The difference between the front and rear edges of tires mounted on an axle. Toe-in means the front edges are closer together than the rear edges and tires point inward. Toe-out means the front edges are farther apart than the rear edges and the tires point outward.
Tread
The region of a tire designed to contact the ground. It is molded of tough rubber for high traction and low wear.
Tread pattern
The arrangement of blocks, grooves, sipes, and channels designed into the tread to enhance its grip. Also called the tread design.
Tread void
Areas in the tread, such as grooves and channels, that permit water to drain away from the footprint.
Treadwear
The measure of the life of a tire tread.
Tubeless
A tire construction that uses a rubber inner liner inside the casing to prevent air leakage and eliminate the need for an inner-tube.
Underinflation
The condition that exists when there is not sufficient air pressure in a tire to support a specific load. This causes the tire to operate with excessive deflection and rollover.
Understeer
The condition that exists during cornering when the front of a vehicle tends to skid before the rear.
Wheel alignment
See Alignment.
