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Michelin Commander III
« on: January 14, 2020, 07:53:31 PM »

Has anyone tried this newest version of the commander tire?

https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c/a916/
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2020, 08:35:14 PM »

The MAJOR complaint I had about the IIs was their poor wet grip....especially in the cold...looks like they've addressed it! It'll be interesting to see how they do on some guinea pig's bike for some early spring riding.
 
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2020, 01:07:52 PM »

Commander III

Tried buy them this last week in the UK, nobody seems to have them. So continued with Bridgestone.
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2020, 07:59:17 PM »

Ok it been a while since this was post in. Anyone running one yet or have anything to add about the III's? The AE on the front is getting close to replacement. Am i going to be the guinean pig?
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2020, 08:14:42 PM »

Looks like they just became available in January.

Based on the interweb information, sounds like it's the Commander 2 with slight tread and rubber tweaks to improve wet cornering grip without compromising tire life.

I intend to buy these next round but won't need new tires for awhile.
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2020, 08:30:02 PM »

Looks like they just became available in January.

Based on the interweb information, sounds like it's the Commander 2 with slight tread and rubber tweaks to improve wet cornering grip without compromising tire life.

I intend to buy these next round but won't need new tires for awhile.

That was pretty much what I have read too. If price is somewhat in line with the 2's I'll order a 3 for the front and give it a try
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2020, 08:39:20 PM »

I was able to find pricing online with a simple google search.
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2020, 09:24:05 PM »

I was able to find pricing online with a simple google search.

Yes sir, quick FleaBay search shows the just about the same price
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2020, 08:29:13 AM »

Following.
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2020, 05:52:39 PM »

After seeing Harry's post about the new Michelin's, I purchased a Commander 3 front tire from JP Cycles in late January for $169 plus tax.  That's the only place I could find one at that time.  My Commander 2's had a little over 12,000 miles on them.  The rear has a lot of tread left but is starting to show scalloping and not replaced.  The front looked almost bald in spots but showed 4/32 with gauge but changed anyway.  I believe the Commander 2 fronts were about 6/32 when new so not worn that much but they don't seem to have a lot of tread on them to begin with.  Real reason I replaced as I wanted to readjust the Legend axeo's on the front.   :-\
Have only ridden about 50 miles on them in 40 degree Ohio weather.  Be in Florida next week to try it out.
So Commander 3 on the front and Commander 2 on the rear.
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2020, 08:08:01 PM »

Hey Bob.  I hear you are heading down. I'll try to catch up with you.   Stuart.
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2020, 08:48:43 PM »

After seeing Harry's post about the new Michelin's, I purchased a Commander 3 front tire from JP Cycles in late January for $169 plus tax.  That's the only place I could find one at that time.  My Commander 2's had a little over 12,000 miles on them.  The rear has a lot of tread left but is starting to show scalloping and not replaced.  The front looked almost bald in spots but showed 4/32 with gauge but changed anyway.  I believe the Commander 2 fronts were about 6/32 when new so not worn that much but they don't seem to have a lot of tread on them to begin with.  Real reason I replaced as I wanted to readjust the Legend axeo's on the front.   :-\
Have only ridden about 50 miles on them in 40 degree Ohio weather.  Be in Florida next week to try it out.
So Commander 3 on the front and Commander 2 on the rear.

I have not ordered yet so let us know your thoughts after your trip
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2020, 05:48:32 AM »

A friend of mine has been less than ecstatic about the II's...makes it hard to think about jumping right into the III's. Waiting to hear on a rear test!
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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2020, 06:18:32 PM »

I put 1350 miles on while at Bike Week this year on the Commander 3 front.  I have a Commander 2 on the rear with 13,500 miles on it now.  It was a great week of weather and rode in no rain.  Couldn't tell any difference in the Commander 2 on the front that was taken off.

The tread pattern is different between a 2 and a 3. 

Again, the main reason I replaced the front tire was that it was off to remove the Legend axeo cartridges and readjust to a softer setting and am happy I did that. I also put in new fork bushings and seals.

Also, I put Ride-On in the front tire and no weights and it was smooth up to 80 mph..  Happy with that thus far.

One thing I can tell the difference in moving the bike around in my garage is that the Commander 2 squeaked when backing up and turning and the 3 does not.

I run 38 in the front and 42-44 in the rear. 

I am Michelin biased as it is my tire of choice for cars and trucks.  Hope this helps.

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Re: Michelin Commander III
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2020, 08:34:31 PM »


Also, I put Ride-On in the front tire and no weights and it was smooth up to 80 mph..  Happy with that thus far.



Do you have the Harley TPMS on the bike? If so, it still works fine with the Ride-On in the tire?
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