Michelin Tires experience and comments
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Road Captain
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From: JAX Florida
Michelin Tires experience and comments
Dunlop, Metz, and Avon, users please pay attention to the subject line and resist the urge to tell us what we already know about how great your personal experience is with Duns, Metzs, and Avons. Yea I'm in fantasy land, but still hoping for real feedback on the actual subject of this post: Michelin Motorcycle \\;tires.
Please, does anyone have practical experience with Michelin Tires for \\;touringmodels, (specifically handleing and wear).
Please, does anyone have practical experience with Michelin Tires for \\;touringmodels, (specifically handleing and wear).
Tourer
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From: Texas!!
RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
I have had a set for 6000 miles, and they are the best so far, I have had all the ones you mention as well as Continentals.
The only thing negative is that they follow road grooves somewhat, better than the dunlops, but not as good as Metz or Avons.
The traction and treadwear are second to none.
The only thing negative is that they follow road grooves somewhat, better than the dunlops, but not as good as Metz or Avons.
The traction and treadwear are second to none.
Tourer
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RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
I just got mine, only about 300 miles, mine don't pick grooves at all, and are \\; superb to the dunlops in all ways. \\; Time will tell the story.  \\; \\;
Road Captain
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From: Newport TN
RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
I got about 9K on mine and they look better than the Dunlops did at this mileage. \\; I live in East Tennessee and I can tell ya they handle the twisties WAY better. \\; I will get another set when these wear out. \\;
Road Warrior
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
I have been reseaching them for a year.
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9 out of 10 riders give the Commanders a positive rating. \\;\\\\\\;
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My scoot actually went in the shop today to replace the stock Dunlop 402's with Michelins.
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Like everything else on a HD, really looking forward to the change from OEM.
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Bookmarked this thread for future reference - will report back my first impressions next week.
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Have read that 40 / 40 psi gives the best results.
Dave H. \\;\\\\\\;
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9 out of 10 riders give the Commanders a positive rating. \\;\\\\\\;
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My scoot actually went in the shop today to replace the stock Dunlop 402's with Michelins.
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Like everything else on a HD, really looking forward to the change from OEM.
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Bookmarked this thread for future reference - will report back my first impressions next week.
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Have read that 40 / 40 psi gives the best results.
Dave H. \\;\\\\\\;
Road Master
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From: South-Central Minnesota
RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
ORIGINAL: Dogwood
I have had a set for 6000 miles, and they are the best so far, I have had all the ones you mention as well as Continentals.
The only thing negative is that they follow road grooves somewhat, better than the dunlops, but not as good as Metz or Avons.
The traction and treadwear are second to none.
I have had a set for 6000 miles, and they are the best so far, I have had all the ones you mention as well as Continentals.
The only thing negative is that they follow road grooves somewhat, better than the dunlops, but not as good as Metz or Avons.
The traction and treadwear are second to none.
I could diddo his comments, but I haven't experienced metz or avons yet [tried all the others though]....Still, I'm so happy with Michelin Commanders I don't plan to try any more tire brands.
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RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
Reading comments about the Michelin commanders on this forum is why I decided to try a set. I haven't had them long enough to give you a wear review, but handling is greatly improved. These tires stick to the road much better than the stock Dunlaps.
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If they only last half as long as the Dunlaps, I think I would still use them again just for the way I love the grip on the road.
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Dennis
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If they only last half as long as the Dunlaps, I think I would still use them again just for the way I love the grip on the road.
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Dennis
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Road Master
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From: Grand Rapids, MI.
RE: Michelin Tires experience and comments
Just ordered a set from http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/
$101 for front and $126 for rear, free shiping
Ordered dynabeads also from here http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.html
Should be delivered on monday
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$101 for front and $126 for rear, free shiping
Ordered dynabeads also from here http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.html
Should be delivered on monday
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