Michelin Commander II

replay13 · 05-09-2012, 04:19 PM

Anyone running the new Michelin Commander II tires? Long mileage cruiser tire.

I was comparing the Michelin 180/65/16 to the stock Bridgestone 170/70/16 tire. Using a tire converter metric to inches, so I could understand the size difference. The stock Bridgestone is 25.4 x 6.7/16 inches, and the Michelin is 25.2 x 7. 1/16 inches.

Almost the same height and about an half inch wider. If my math is right.

**Einstein** · 05-09-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by replay13

Anyone running the new Michelin Commander II tires? Long mileage cruiser tire.

I was comparing the Michelin 180/65/16 to the stock Bridgestone 170/70/16 tire. Using a tire converter metric to inches, so I could understand the size difference. The stock Bridgestone is 25.4 x 6.7/16 inches, and the Michelin is 25.2 x 7. 1/16 inches.

Almost the same height and about an half inch wider. If my math is right.

I have one on my rear and like it a lot, I put 700 miles on it on my trip to Laughlin and it handles nice and ride is good, no problems withthe fit at all. This weekend the front gets changed to match.

smokey · 05-09-2012, 08:59 PM

no problem with mine, handles well.

Sin City Stan · 05-10-2012, 11:49 AM

I like mine.

BigDog1294 · 05-10-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by replay13

Anyone running the new Michelin Commander II tires? Long mileage cruiser tire.

Got the same tire on my Vaquero-about a thousand miles on it. So far so good.

redjay · 05-10-2012, 06:55 PM

How does the price compare to Elite 3's and Cobras ?

okiecop · 05-10-2012, 10:32 PM

Just bought two but haven't got them on yet. Gonna put them on later in the month.

smokey · 05-10-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

How does the price compare to Elite 3's and Cobras ?

I paid $165 before taxes and shipping to me. it was actually lower than the advertised price in the US at the time.

anchornomad · 05-11-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey

I paid $165 before taxes and shipping to me. it was actually lower than the advertised price in the US at the time.

Smokey, Where did you buy your tires from? Get them in Canada? I see the rear only comes in a 180/65-16 ? Is that what you ordered or received. Thanks for the information. Dennis

smokey · 05-11-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by anchornomad

Smokey, Where did you buy your tires from? Get them in Canada? I see the rear only comes in a 180/65-16 ? Is that what you ordered or received. Thanks for the information. Dennis

I ordered mine from Petes superbike in Montreal, it was the size you mentioned which fit fine, mine was back ordered but as I ordered it in January it was no big deal.

anchornomad · 05-12-2012, 01:46 AM

Thanks for the information.

$170 Rear and $129 at this site in USA.

http://www.compacc.com/p/Michelin-Co...r-2-Tires-Rear

smokey · 05-12-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by anchornomad

Thanks for the information.

$170 Rear and $129 at this site in USA.

http://www.compacc.com/p/Michelin-Co...r-2-Tires-Rear

Don't forget they are US based, so shipping, brokerage fees, etc etc. I factored all that in and it was cheaper in the long run to order from Petes.

$110 - $168 at Petes, when prices are this close to US ones, I try to buy in Canada.

vulcanguy · 05-12-2012, 04:03 PM

Tks for the info regarding Pete’s superbike! They do have gr8 prices on tires.
Smokey, I am also retired & I live in Aylmer Quebec, let's get together some time & got for a ride...

Cheers
Guy

kettlinton · 05-12-2012, 04:17 PM

I got about 14,000 out of my set, could have gone another 3,000 on the front but changed them out.

smokey · 05-12-2012, 06:49 PM

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Tks for the info regarding Pete’s superbike! They do have gr8 prices on tires.
Smokey, I am also retired & I live in Aylmer Quebec, let's get together some time & got for a ride...

Cheers
Guy

You may want to also contact my unit at CVFR Aylmer, they just formed late last year, great bunch of guys. On the website at www.cvfr.ca you will see a sidebar with the unit info, that will have the Aylmer contact email in it. I am over in Orleans. Always willing to go for a ride to Hawksebury or other locations.

05-09-2012, 04:19 PM	#1
replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	Michelin Commander II Anyone running the new Michelin Commander II tires? Long mileage cruiser tire. I was comparing the Michelin 180/65/16 to the stock Bridgestone 170/70/16 tire. Using a tire converter metric to inches, so I could understand the size difference. The stock Bridgestone is 25.4 x 6.7/16 inches, and the Michelin is 25.2 x 7. 1/16 inches. Almost the same height and about an half inch wider. If my math is right. __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-12-2012, 01:46 AM	#11
anchornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evansburg, Alberta Canada Posts: 293	Thanks for the information. $170 Rear and $129 at this site in USA. http://www.compacc.com/p/Michelin-Co...r-2-Tires-Rear __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE *2007 Nomad Black & Titanium - Dennis -Evansburg, Alberta Canada KawaNOW #01721
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,982	How does the price compare to Elite 3's and Cobras ?
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05-12-2012, 04:03 PM	#13
vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	Tks for the info regarding Pete’s superbike! They do have gr8 prices on tires. Smokey, I am also retired & I live in Aylmer Quebec, let's get together some time & got for a ride... Cheers Guy __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
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kettlinton Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alexandria,Va Posts: 54	I got about 14,000 out of my set, could have gone another 3,000 on the front but changed them out.
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