Traded from a 2008 RKC to a 2012 FLHX and will need tires soon. Had commander II's on the RKC and loved them. My Indy mechanic said I should go with Dunlops for this wide tire bike because of their run flat or no blow-out ability. It has HD Dunlops on it now and they are a harder riding tire than the Commander II - which had a smoother/softer feel. I think I would rather stay with the Commanders for ride quality. All opinions and experiences welcome. Thanks !

 

On 3rd season with MC II's. Love them. Good on handling, mileage and road snakes. Also had Dunlops as oem....

 

Stick with the Michelins if you want longity and a smooth ride, those dunlops will beat your butt good (smile)
Best/joe

 

I have commander II's on my 12 flhx and love them. I ride aggressive and have 21000 miles on the rear and lots of tread left.

 

Thanks all !! I think I'll stick with Michelins. My Indy must make more off the Dunlops. LOL

 

In this order IMO
Dunlop American Elites
Avon Cobra Ultra
CII's
Metz 888 Ultra

I base this on all features, benefits, experience, and price.
When I buy, it's from Dennis Kirk or Jake Wilson
This is based on freshness of tires, service, price and selection.

 

I won't run anything but Commander II's anymore, stick with them.

 

check American Motorcycle Tire, picked up a set of MCIIs for friends ultra
$269 shipped for the pair and had them in 48 hours...


date coded end of jan and middle of feb 2017 so they don't sell OLD tires

 

Had MCII's on a previous bike. Will be going back to them on the first change of the OEM Dunlop's.

 

CIIs on my 12