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New MICHELIN Commander II - 40K on a rear tyre

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  • BURTO
    BURTO
    13 years ago

     Mate!.............I'd love to believe this is true..............but as they say...........if it sounds too good to be true.......it generally is!

    Interested to see what tyre sizes they make ................no doubt, probably fuck all in 16"...like everyone else!!!!

    Still......... if they do make one to fit the Fatbob, I'd be keen to try it out. Can't imagine the grip would be anywhere near the Metz, but I only get around 7K outa the Metz. 

    Might be worth the extra mileage if the grip is not too bad..........like I said, be keen to try one out!

    Burto.

  • grim
    grim
    13 years ago
    mmmmmmm chasing a new set for the kingy to replace the dunnys I have worn out--might have to suss out the pricing ---cheers Grim
  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    13 years ago

     

    in my opinion Michelin don't have a great range for cruisers.... so I'm not expecting any great change to the range. Certainly don't currently have 160/17 17"

     

     

  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    13 years ago

     

    Michelin don't have a great range for cruisers.... so I'm not expecting any change

     

  • BURTO
    BURTO
    13 years ago

     Keep us informed Horrible...........won't be needing a new rear for a fair while so hope to get some feedback before then.

    Burto.

  • spanners
    spanners
    13 years ago
    yeah interested to hear how it handles cold, wet etc. Dont really give too much care about mileage unless get silly on race type stickies - more concerend it will do the job and the old saying was "stick or wear - your choose"?

    Been away a long while but popped back in - g'day all.
  • Rocky2010
    Rocky2010
    13 years ago

    would be interesting to hear what mileage they really get.

  • grim
    grim
    13 years ago
    riding out to me old mates shop in stanthorpe (3hrs approx) He 's fitting commander 2 front and back on the kingy, hope it dosent rain the fuckers are bald, will keep ya's posted on what I reckon--cheers Grim
  • grim
    grim
    13 years ago
    Sure are Ugly, couldnt meet a nicer couple, or a man thats forgotten more about harleys than I could ever wish to know--top bloke, ill say gidday for you, or are you out that way---cheers Grim
  • grim
    grim
    13 years ago
    Hey Uglyfish went there on saturday, good to catch up with both of them. Got my new commander 2 fitted front and back will let ya know when ive done the 40,000 ks if there bald or not. Cant see it--cheers Grim
  • grim
    grim
    13 years ago
    hey next time brother--cheers Grim
  • Surly
    Surly
    13 years ago

    I would be a bit concerned about a tyre hard enough to get 40k on a heavy touring bike and in any event there are plenty of five year old bikes that haven't done 40k km yet.

    This would mean the tyre is shot whether it is worn out or not.

    I have gotten ~20k km out of the dunlops and certainly wouldn't want anything twice as hard.

    cheers
    Surly

  • HogBag
    HogBag
    13 years ago
    Duhast
    Try the Dunlop E3 elite made for the honda leadwings modern designed with heaps better mileage and handles great.

    http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=86
  • old faithful
    old faithful
    12 years ago

    What is the decision on the Mitchelin Commander II tyres?   Are they as good as Mitchelin says they are in the wet and do they last for 40k??

  • Maddog
    Maddog
    11 years ago
    Hi guys. Just put one of these michelins on my Custom Softail Rear 200-17 so i hope they go alright.Done about 50 ks so far.Very slippery at the start.They seem to be very smooth and quiet,so i'm hopeing they go alright.Will keep you all posted.
    Cheerz Maddog
  • Maddog
    Maddog
    11 years ago

    Hi Mate at this stage i havent  much info but give me a couple of weeks then i will let you know more info

    Cheerz Maddog

  • old faithful
    old faithful
    11 years ago

    Thanks m8.

     

     

  • Maddog
    Maddog
    11 years ago
    Well For those who are interested about the Michelin tyre i have done 300khs and i think it shits all over the dunlop for handleing at this stage.I Know it is only early yet,but looks and feels good. But i don't know about the khs i will get out of it. Only time will tell.
    Cheerz Maddog
  • scotti
    scotti
    11 years ago
    How about in the wet mate , let us all know how they go hey ?
    Dunlop 408 and 408F have been a great allround tyre , 20k out of a set with still some to go on the front , second set going good so far !
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