Michelin Commander II tires - Page 2

**nomadtom69** · 07-09-2015, 03:21 PM

seems like all installers under inflate tires I think they figure if they are under inflated they will wear quicker therefore more sales not just motorcycle but have had this on auto tires also

skullbagger · 07-09-2015, 03:35 PM

I personally loved my E,s on my 01 go-nad handled real well ran metzlers for years and they always wind up cupping .( 3 different sets )
SKULLSHAKER

AZ Voyager · 07-09-2015, 05:09 PM

Had Commander II's on my Voyager and Loved them, only 8000 out of the Bridgestones, and over 19,000 (Miles) on the C 2's and still had more to go but to my fault didn't keep up on the inflation and ran under when the temps changed and started to separate, but have NO complaints on Commanders.......

ndbigfish · 07-09-2015, 06:08 PM

I may be the only one that has not had a positive experience with Commander IIs. I put a set on last October and by the end of this month they will have to be changed. During the period, Ive put on just under 11,000 miles. Apparently the heat and road surface here limits the mileage. The best mileage I ever got from a rear tire was 13,000 miles from a Dunlop 404, made in Japan and installed on a Nomad.

**smokier** · 07-11-2015, 08:43 AM

NDBigFish
"The best mileage I ever got from a rear tire was 13,000 miles from a Dunlop 404,"
Interesting, the two experiences with the 404 for me have been disappointing... Makes me curious about air pressure you ran vs what I ran. And of course, road surface differences in where you rode vs where I rode...
Interesting...

Ride safe,
Smokier

**HwyRider** · 07-11-2015, 07:20 PM

I got out for a 300 plus mile ride today after adjusting the air. These tires definitely suck. I'll go back to Bridgestone on the next set.

hayes · 07-11-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

I got out for a 300 plus mile ride today after adjusting the air. These tires definitely suck. I'll go back to Bridgestone on the next set.

After the ride, what is it that you don't like?

**HwyRider** · 07-11-2015, 09:35 PM

I feel every piece of tar that's not completely flat. There is no flex or give to the tire. It feels like putting on one of those hard rubber tires they had for bicycles. The stock Bridgestone gave a nice cushy ride and handled everything that they hit. I'm not really interested in the longevity of the tire. I am more interested in the ride. I like comfort and being able to be on the road for 12 hours at a time.

hayes · 07-11-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

I feel every piece of tar that's not completely flat. There is no flex or give to the tire. It feels like putting on one of those hard rubber tires they had for bicycles. The stock Bridgestone gave a nice cushy ride and handled everything that they hit. I'm not really interested in the longevity of the tire. I am more interested in the ride. I like comfort and being able to be on the road for 12 hours at a time.

Thanks for the response.

ndbigfish · 07-13-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smokier

NDBigFish
"The best mileage I ever got from a rear tire was 13,000 miles from a Dunlop 404,"
Interesting, the two experiences with the 404 for me have been disappointing... Makes me curious about air pressure you ran vs what I ran. And of course, road surface differences in where you rode vs where I rode...
Interesting...

Ride safe,
Smokier

I inflate to 40 psi on the rear tire. Low mileage came from tires made in places other than Japan. I've never been able to tell much difference in handling or ride comfort from brand to brand. My Michelin Commanders where made in Thailand. Moving on to another brand.

Merc · 08-22-2015, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

I feel every piece of tar that's not completely flat. There is no flex or give to the tire. It feels like putting on one of those hard rubber tires they had for bicycles. The stock Bridgestone gave a nice cushy ride and handled everything that they hit. I'm not really interested in the longevity of the tire. I am more interested in the ride. I like comfort and being able to be on the road for 12 hours at a time.

I know this thread is more than a month old, but I was here looking at tire threads for exactly this reason. I've had the Commander IIs on the Voyager for about two years and can't wait for them to wear out so I can try something else. I like the high mileage of the Commanders but hate the ride. They are hard, rough, spin in the rain, and follow every tar snake. I just finished a four day tour of Eastern Oregon and am ready to take them off. They beat me to death at 34/38 so I took the front down to 28lbs. for a little relief. I'm ready to try Exedra Max.

**Top Cat** · 08-22-2015, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc

I know this thread is more than a month old, but I was here looking at tire threads for exactly this reason. I've had the Commander IIs on the Voyager for about two years and can't wait for them to wear out so I can try something else. I like the high mileage of the Commanders but hate the ride. They are hard, rough, spin in the rain, and follow every tar snake. I just finished a four day tour of Eastern Oregon and am ready to take them off. They beat me to death at 34/38 so I took the front down to 28lbs. for a little relief. I'm ready to try Exedra Max.

Wow, that is some low tire peressure

I run 38 in the rear C2 but 28 in the front

seems like the tire would flex and wander left to right while riding.

hockeynut52 · 08-23-2015, 05:53 AM

I went through the stock rear tire at 6500 miles. Still had maybe 1000 more but the wear bars were coming up quick. I had an Avon Cobra av72 rear tire installed. So far i love it. Grips great. The bike feels like it is on rails. Cant speak on longevity, its only got about 600 miles on it. I still have the stock front tire, which will get swapped out soon for the matching Avon. It still has alot of life left though. I run 36 psi front, 40 psi rear with shocks set on 3 and 20 psi.

hockeynut52 · 08-23-2015, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Wow, that is some low tire peressure

I run 38 in the rear C2 but 28 in the front

seems like the tire would flex and wander left to right while riding.

I agree Tim, i never understood why Kawi recommends such a low tire pressure. It was the same on my 1500 classic. Kawi wanted 39 psi rear and 28 psi front. I did for the first year I owned my 1500 and the front feathered and cupped horribly. I put on Metzlers and bumped front pressure up to 36 psi and never had the issue again,

woodthumb · 08-23-2015, 07:46 AM

i am still on my original B-stones..rear almost worn out in middle at 7000 miles... just decreased pressures to 35 front and rear to see if i can go another 1000 or so.... had 40 in rear before... will see.. probably will stay with them tho on next set..michelin , according to a rep for the co. has gone to a harder compound in ALL of its tires in recent years, thus, a firmer ride... i cant even get the lx 4 for our family van any longer..( no milage guarantee, but what a soft ride ) he says most customers want a longer lasting tire so they had to go harder on everything they make...i put hankook on van last time and love them...soft, cushiony ride.. wish they made a bike tire

07-09-2015, 03:21 PM	#16
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	seems like all installers under inflate tires I think they figure if they are under inflated they will wear quicker therefore more sales not just motorcycle but have had this on auto tires also __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2015, 03:35 PM	#17
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	I personally loved my E,s on my 01 go-nad handled real well ran metzlers for years and they always wind up cupping .( 3 different sets ) SKULLSHAKER __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO
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07-09-2015, 05:09 PM	#18
AZ Voyager Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 119	Had Commander II's on my Voyager and Loved them, only 8000 out of the Bridgestones, and over 19,000 (Miles) on the C 2's and still had more to go but to my fault didn't keep up on the inflation and ran under when the temps changed and started to separate, but have NO complaints on Commanders....... __________________ Kevin 2015 H-D Ultra Limited 2012 Voyager / Gone 2006 Vulcan Classic Anniversary Edition / Gone VBA #02052 VROC #34932
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07-09-2015, 06:08 PM	#19
ndbigfish Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Braunfels, Texas Posts: 1,162	I may be the only one that has not had a positive experience with Commander IIs. I put a set on last October and by the end of this month they will have to be changed. During the period, Ive put on just under 11,000 miles. Apparently the heat and road surface here limits the mileage. The best mileage I ever got from a rear tire was 13,000 miles from a Dunlop 404, made in Japan and installed on a Nomad. __________________ Brik VBA #1047 07 Electra Glide Ultra (43,300 & counting) 03 Nomad - 37,972 (traded 5/6/13) 99 Nomad - Only a memory since 4/27/13
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07-11-2015, 08:43 AM	#20
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	NDBigFish "The best mileage I ever got from a rear tire was 13,000 miles from a Dunlop 404," Interesting, the two experiences with the 404 for me have been disappointing... Makes me curious about air pressure you ran vs what I ran. And of course, road surface differences in where you rode vs where I rode... Interesting... Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-11-2015, 07:20 PM	#21
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I got out for a 300 plus mile ride today after adjusting the air. These tires definitely suck. I'll go back to Bridgestone on the next set. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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07-11-2015, 09:35 PM	#23
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I feel every piece of tar that's not completely flat. There is no flex or give to the tire. It feels like putting on one of those hard rubber tires they had for bicycles. The stock Bridgestone gave a nice cushy ride and handled everything that they hit. I'm not really interested in the longevity of the tire. I am more interested in the ride. I like comfort and being able to be on the road for 12 hours at a time. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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08-23-2015, 05:53 AM	#28
hockeynut52 Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	I went through the stock rear tire at 6500 miles. Still had maybe 1000 more but the wear bars were coming up quick. I had an Avon Cobra av72 rear tire installed. So far i love it. Grips great. The bike feels like it is on rails. Cant speak on longevity, its only got about 600 miles on it. I still have the stock front tire, which will get swapped out soon for the matching Avon. It still has alot of life left though. I run 36 psi front, 40 psi rear with shocks set on 3 and 20 psi.
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08-23-2015, 07:46 AM	#30
woodthumb Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida east coast Posts: 67	i am still on my original B-stones..rear almost worn out in middle at 7000 miles... just decreased pressures to 35 front and rear to see if i can go another 1000 or so.... had 40 in rear before... will see.. probably will stay with them tho on next set..michelin , according to a rep for the co. has gone to a harder compound in ALL of its tires in recent years, thus, a firmer ride... i cant even get the lx 4 for our family van any longer..( no milage guarantee, but what a soft ride ) he says most customers want a longer lasting tire so they had to go harder on everything they make...i put hankook on van last time and love them...soft, cushiony ride.. wish they made a bike tire __________________ 2013 black/titanium nomad 1970 3hp mini bike 1971 Honda CB 350 1978 Honda CX 500 1994 Honda CRF 230 2013 Kaw Nomad 1700
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