Michelin Commander II Bias Rear Tire - Features
- Designed with Amplified Density Technology
- Made of a highly dense and more rigid tire casing that helps deliver excellent feedback and handling
- Aramid tread plies in the rear tire resist centrifugal growth, reducing weight and provide excellent stability even at highway speeds
- Rubber compound formulated for remarkable wet/dry road grip, without compromising durability
- Square bead wires designed to improve casing rigidity, handling and ease of installation
- Radically different and unique tread pattern for head-turning looks
- Premium sidewall treatment that enhances cruiser styling
- Commissioned third-party tested showed the rear tire lasts almost twice as long as it's main competitors
- Innovative longitudinal tread pattern for efficient water evacuation and grip on wet roads
- 90-thread ply is 25% more dense than conventional plies
- These cruiser motorcycle tires are H rated for speeds up to 130 mph
Note: Tire size 160/70-17 (part # 190-879758) is V rated for speeds up to 149 mph.
Available in the following motorcycle tire sizes: 140/90-15, 150/90-15, 170/80-15, 130/90-16, 140/90-16, 150/80-16, 180/65-16, and 160/70-17, 150/70-18.
not for a cruiser
Review by
01deuce
from
salina, KS
on
4/7/2012
These tires ride very badly. Tried psi changes still no change. Michelin customer service is ZERO. Had local shop go over my bike and put back on the Dunlops that came off. Back to normal. Expensive lesson,but look good hanging on the wall....
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Dr.
Review by
B.L. Merrick
from
Pineville, KY
on
5/5/2012
Great tire. Wider than stock. Better pattern. Great ride. Broke in quickly.
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Great Tire
Review by
Greg G
from
Pittsburgh, PA
on
5/10/2012
I own a 2005 Electra Glide Classic and have been using the Dunlop D402 series. The only reason that I have used these tires is that Harley Davidson says that these are the best tires for the bike. Even though I never liked the tires or had confidence in these tires especially in rain or open grate bridge surfaces. Always seemed to have to fight the bike into corners. I bought the Michelin Commander 2 series this time after reading nothing but great reviews and would also agree that these tires were like a God sent for my bike. With the bike being top heavy these tire give the bike better balance and handling and rolling characteristic than the Dunlop’s ever did. I would recommend these tires to anyone. No idea about mileage on these tires. I know the Dunlop’s had crappy mileage, I’m sure these will be better.
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Sporster Tires
Review by
David Elkin
from
Andover, MA
on
6/11/2012
Awesome tires. Far better than the original Dunlops that came on the bike. Although, they feel a little stiffer, but still a nice confident ride.
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Review by
Mick King
from
Rochester, MN
on
7/24/2012
This is on the back of a 06 VTX1300R and is doing fine. Too soon to tell about mileage and cost benefit, but it sure seems like a good tire. I have one on the front of my 03 Roadstar and it is also doing fine.
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Mr.
Review by
Rob Jones
from
Columbia, SC
on
8/8/2012
The tread design and water displacement is great.
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Donna
Review by
Donna
from
Williamsburg, OH
on
8/28/2012
I bought both the front and back tires for my 08 Yamaha v-star classic 1100. I've already been caught in the rain with the tires on the bike since Ohio loves pop up rain showers. The ride is excellent and the best yet since putting these tires on my bike. I can't comment on tread life yet since I've only had them a month. The over all handling is far beyond what I expect from theses tires. I would in a heart beat buy another set.
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Review by
James Vickers
from
Lakeland, TN
on
9/5/2012
Great looking tire. Good deal. Super fast shipping. If it lasts as long as advertised it will be a steal!
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Mr
Review by
Lou
from
Saylorsburg, PA
on
9/22/2012
Real pleasure to deal with, fast shipping and quality product along with a great price. Could not be happier with the improvement in ride and handling with these tires. Would highly recommend these to other Harley riders. They work great on my Ultra Classic.
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aircraft technician
Review by
walker
from
eden, NC
on
9/27/2012
Good price. Great looking tire. Will see about the mileage claim. Very good handling tires and smooth.
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Lone Wolf
Review by
Charles Keller
from
Kingsport, TN
on
10/5/2012
This tire is an excellent replacement to the tire that originally came with my Road King. I expect almost two times the mileage of the original. Excellent in corners, I can feel it gripping very well.
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Good Tire!
Review by
Mike Z
from
Alhambra, IL
on
10/7/2012
I put these tires on a 2006 1300R VTX Honda and am very pleased. They took 100 miles to fully break in, and were a little slimey feeling till broke in but handle great after 100 miles. Only have a 1,000 miles on them so far wear not noticeable. If I get good mileage out of this set I'll use them again.
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Review by
Eric Adams
from
Valdese, NC
on
10/9/2012
As usual, awesome reputation from Michelin.
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Ops Manager
Review by
Stan Hubbard
from
Lynchburg, VA
on
10/23/2012
This is the last set of tires you'll buy. I am amazed at the tread life of these tires, I really did not expect them to handle the way they do. Their performance in the rain is exceptional and they have good traction in the corners. The deep grooves on the sidewalls do come into play in sharp cornering but it is nothing that is not manageable. I already have 8k on these with no signs of wear, I have had them on the Tail of the Dragon three times and rode hard and am very pleased at their performance. I will definitely get another set that's if these ever do wear out!
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Supply Purchaser
Review by
jd
from
Hot Springs, AR
on
12/5/2012
Excellent Tire Commander II , Very happy with it so far 4000 mi. no apparent tread wear , Corners great (noticed the improvement immediately over the stock Dunlap ) Sticks & Tracks better than I ever expected out of this type of high ranged touring tire. I only replaced the rear but I'm looking forward to see how well they ride together Highly Recommended ! JD
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2004 HD Fatboy
Review by
pro8driver
from
SanBrdoo, CA
on
2/3/2013
I had Metzler 880 on the bike. I ride 2up. I replaced the rear with the Commndr2 after a close friend replaced his on his Ultra-Glide. I feel confident in the tire both with my passenger and without. I have put 3000 miles on in 2 months, and now am ready to replace the front. I expect less mush and walk that I have with the combination. I like that now there is a reliable option to the usual Dunlop.
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Great tires!
Review by
K.L.Morrow
from
Hesperia, CA
on
2/27/2013
Put these tires on my 08 Roadking after suffering with what The Motor Co. calls a great touring tire, aka Dunlop...And now that I've got over 10k miles on my Michelins, I can truly say this is one of the best tires for mileage there are. The front has barely worn, and the rear is half gone. Wet weather traction is good, as is cornering and braking. I will buy another set from Chaparral as they've got the best price on a full set I could find. This tire really gives you what you pay for. Performance and value! That's hard to find these days...
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Love the soft ride!
Review by
Greg
from
San Diego, CA
on
6/9/2013
I replaced a set of Dunlop 555 and the improvement in handling and ride is a real treat. They have made my 1995 Honda Pacific Coast a light cruiser, a dream to ride with cornering and handling in the local mountains. This ride is really soft!
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