Michelin Commanders
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I've been running Michelin on my Springer for a few years and of the tires that I've tested, I've gotten the most mileage out of these tires. I'm on my 2nd set and I found they work great in the corners and also on wet pavement.
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This is gonna sound snarky but after 31,000 miles I suspect that tire was shaped like a 2X4 therefore an ATV tire would feel better.
I have heard of these high mileage stories for years. Usually around 10k mine are so squared off they feel dangerous in the twisties. Don't know how you guys do it.
I have heard of these high mileage stories for years. Usually around 10k mine are so squared off they feel dangerous in the twisties. Don't know how you guys do it.
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Louisville
Second set of Commander II 's
I've put over 100,000 miles on two Harley touring bikes and dumped Dunlops for Michelin along time ago. When they quit making the Commander and went to the II's. I've experienced two rear tiress that developed cracks/splits in the rain grooves. The fist one at about 15,000 miles, the second one at only 7 to 8 thousand miles. Michelin has agreed to pay for half the price of the tire. The last one was about 2 years old.
My 2017 Street Bob has a little over 10,000 miles on them, and I'll probably hit 12,000 before I hit the 1/32" tread mark.
Running stock Michelin Scorcher 31 (160/70x17) on the rear, so I started asking around for advice on a new tire.
I'm not interested in spending a lot, just want to get something as good as or better than stock.
After a few days of surfing around, reading, and talking, went with the Michelin Commander II.
Now I'm looking for the best price. I already know where I'm going to have it installed.
Running stock Michelin Scorcher 31 (160/70x17) on the rear, so I started asking around for advice on a new tire.
I'm not interested in spending a lot, just want to get something as good as or better than stock.
After a few days of surfing around, reading, and talking, went with the Michelin Commander II.
Now I'm looking for the best price. I already know where I'm going to have it installed.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Virginia - In my bunker
The Dunlops on my FLHTK lasted to ~11000 and were howlin like a demon in turns they were so cupped. They also were worn flat in the centers. I switched them for Commanders and after ~6000 miles, you can hardly tell they arent new. Ive always had great luck with Michelins on my vehicles, so putting them on my bikes was a no brainer.
Last edited by bulwyeth; May 30, 2018 at 07:41 PM.
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I just replaced my wore out Dunlop 407s with the Commander II.
The Duns had a little over 4k on them and were just kissing the wear bars on the back.
The front wasn't worn quite as much but I was getting a slight wobble at lower speeds if I didn't hold the handlebars firmly.
It's amazing how a new set of tires will refresh the way a bike handles.
The Duns had a little over 4k on them and were just kissing the wear bars on the back.
The front wasn't worn quite as much but I was getting a slight wobble at lower speeds if I didn't hold the handlebars firmly.
It's amazing how a new set of tires will refresh the way a bike handles.
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Measured tread depth before leaving the shop, wow, 3/8" depth...I wonder how that compares to the stock tires.
They look great BTW, so I'm going to replace the front tire in a couple weeks, friends advise if only to handle grooved pavement better.
PS, instead of mail ordering them I went to my local shop, always happy to patronize the guys who keep us on the road!
They look great BTW, so I'm going to replace the front tire in a couple weeks, friends advise if only to handle grooved pavement better.
PS, instead of mail ordering them I went to my local shop, always happy to patronize the guys who keep us on the road!
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