I see Michelin is now using the word NEARLY
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I see Michelin is now using the word NEARLY
When selling there commander ll tires two or three yrs ago . They were confident to say that the tire got twice the distance of there competitors. Now I see they say nearly twice the distance. Maybe they just need to put more rubber on the tire to add another 1/8 " of tread depth .
Let's face it Michelin the commander ll tires can't deliver that new bench mark !
Let's face it Michelin the commander ll tires can't deliver that new bench mark !
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In my experience, my MC II's *DO* get twice the mileage that the stock Dunlops gave me. Let's face it, you're pathetically wrong if all you're going on is a simple change in wording of something.
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I usually don't pay any attention to what tire makers say about their tires because I feel that it's just a selling pitch that they are using to try and sell more tires. When I bought my tires, I read that many had gotten more mileage from their Mich. tires so I gave it a try, I have already gone past what I usually got from other tires and still have tread left. My Indy gave me a good buy on them and they cost about as much as tires that I had previously used. I have almost 4k over what I am used to getting so to me, it was worth it. Will I ever get double, I doubt it. Have I gotten more bang for my buck with these tires, I can honestly say Yes.
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I see Michelin is now using the word NEARLY
Well, words mean things! LOL!
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Probably someone from the legal department, started dating someone from the marketing department. Just a CYA.
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+1. Looking at the Pirelli's and the Avons. I find the Commander II to slide when pushed even a little.
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Yep, was not that impressed with the CII. About the same as any other tire I have used. Trying the American Elite now. So far im happy with it. No wet weather yet but overall feel is better. Will keep my fingers crossed