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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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So, none of you would consider switching back to the OEM dunlops again?

No way. I too have about 500 miles on them now. Like them more every day.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Does the Michillin Commander II's come in same replacement size as front stock dunlop for Harley?

I have a 2010 FLHX and the spec sheet shows
Front tire dimensions: 130/70-B18


While the Michellin Commander II
Michelin Commander II 130/80B17 Front Tire

Will this Michellin fit stock flhx front rim?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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I'm liking the Commander II very well so far. About a month and 6,000 miles so far. Yeah, I took a long 3 week bike ride during that time. Anything is better than then Duncraps. I've been running Metzler for years. This is the first set of Michelin.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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Mine has 8k on it, and I still see no noticeable wear.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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I put a set on my Ultra Classic and first thing I noticed was how much quieter they were than the stock Dunlop 407/408s. For added security I put Ride-on in both tires. Unbelievably smooth ride now and they grip stick to the road even when wet. I have no intentions of ever going back to the Dunlops.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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I put a commander II on the rear of my bike and noticed how quiet it is. Seems to ride better too but they always do with a new tire.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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I bet that if the mileage claims are true, the price of these tires are going to go up next year.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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This is what happened to the d402 on the rear of my bike
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill03E
I bet that if the mileage claims are true, the price of these tires are going to go up next year.
Already went up! First one I bought was 145 and today I ordered another and it was 165. And yes the claim of double milage was true for me.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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So, none of you would consider switching back to the OEM dunlops again?
Absolutely NOT!
 
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