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  • Nutty
    Nutty
    4 years ago
    As above. 
    Current stock of these tyres are LHD versions with the running-area off centre to the left of the tread. 
    This causes the ends of the RH rain sipes to contact the road during upright straight riding, causing an annoying hum. 
    Fix: tyre groove the pattern symmetrical or stick with Commander IIs
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    4 years ago
    Aye thanks N man . 
    Love my Michelins on 4 wheeler was looking at M 11 .
    Good Find.
  • DarKasH69
    DarKasH69
    4 years ago
    Interesting. 
    I noticed the 3s don’t come in the Fatbob size. Not the 2s. 
    I recall they do them for the Streetglide though. But now ya mentioned it hat ya have... I’ll stick to the 2s if I do switch to them. Cheers 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting Nutty on 21 Sep 2020 05:24 AMedited: 19 Feb 2021 04:08 AM

    As above. 

    Current stock of these tyres are LHD versions with the running-area off centre to the left of the tread. 
    This causes the ends of the RH rain sipes to contact the road during upright straight riding, causing an annoying hum. 
    Fix: tyre groove the pattern symmetrical or stick with Commander IIs

    What?
  • brucefxdl
    brucefxdl
    4 years ago
    Quoting Nutty on 21 Sep 2020 05:24 AMedited: 19 Feb 2021 04:08 AM

    As above. 

    Current stock of these tyres are LHD versions with the running-area off centre to the left of the tread. 
    This causes the ends of the RH rain sipes to contact the road during upright straight riding, causing an annoying hum. 
    Fix: tyre groove the pattern symmetrical or stick with Commander IIs

    Quoting paulybronco on 22 Sep 2020 08:12 AM

    What?

    same...sounds a bit different,might give my michellin mate a call,just about need a new hop and was going down this path.currently running a comm 2 and 19,800 kms on it,fairly happy at that.
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    4 years ago
    Didn't realise tyres were manufactured for markets dependant upon which side of the road you drive - road camber dependent. 
    At least this is what I gather you are saying? 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting Wideglider on 22 Sep 2020 09:10 AM

    Didn't realise tyres were manufactured for markets dependant upon which side of the road you drive - road camber dependent. 

    At least this is what I gather you are saying? 

    Thats why i am confused here...to look at the tread of any bike tire they have identical sipes or grooves on both sides. Most cruiser tires are a dual compound with hard centre section for longevity with softer edge compound for grip
  • Nutty
    Nutty
    4 years ago
    Quoting Wideglider on 22 Sep 2020 09:10 AM

    Didn't realise tyres were manufactured for markets dependant upon which side of the road you drive - road camber dependent. 

    At least this is what I gather you are saying? 

    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Sep 2020 06:29 AM

    Thats why i am confused here...to look at the tread of any bike tire they have identical sipes or grooves on both sides. Most cruiser tires are a dual compound with hard centre section for longevity with softer edge compound for grip

    Pauly, the running flat (area with no tread) is actually offset to the LHS of the Commander III touring tyre.. in LHD markets the road camber lets the tyre run on the ungrooved section. 
    Michelin importer is a mate, he said they have CoVid supply issues and is checking it out.
    I just got my groover out and fixed it...
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting Wideglider on 22 Sep 2020 09:10 AM

    Didn't realise tyres were manufactured for markets dependant upon which side of the road you drive - road camber dependent. 

    At least this is what I gather you are saying? 

    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Sep 2020 06:29 AM

    Thats why i am confused here...to look at the tread of any bike tire they have identical sipes or grooves on both sides. Most cruiser tires are a dual compound with hard centre section for longevity with softer edge compound for grip

    Quoting Nutty on 24 Sep 2020 03:45 AM

    Pauly, the running flat (area with no tread) is actually offset to the LHS of the Commander III touring tyre.. in LHD markets the road camber lets the tyre run on the ungrooved section. 

    Michelin importer is a mate, he said they have CoVid supply issues and is checking it out.
    I just got my groover out and fixed it...

    I had a real good look at one when this came up and i cant see any difference between the grooves on the left vs right side of the tire. What sort of offset are we talking about here
  • Nutty
    Nutty
    4 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 23 Sep 2020 06:29 AM

    Thats why i am confused here...to look at the tread of any bike tire they have identical sipes or grooves on both sides. Most cruiser tires are a dual compound with hard centre section for longevity with softer edge compound for grip

    Quoting Nutty on 24 Sep 2020 03:45 AM

    Pauly, the running flat (area with no tread) is actually offset to the LHS of the Commander III touring tyre.. in LHD markets the road camber lets the tyre run on the ungrooved section. 

    Michelin importer is a mate, he said they have CoVid supply issues and is checking it out.
    I just got my groover out and fixed it...

    Quoting paulybronco on 24 Sep 2020 03:55 AM

    I had a real good look at one when this came up and i cant see any difference between the grooves on the left vs right side of the tire. What sort of offset are we talking about here

    Didn't measure it mate, guessing 6-7mm, much more obvious in the hand than an online pic shows. Can't tell now, groover fixed it.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting Nutty on 24 Sep 2020 03:45 AM

    Pauly, the running flat (area with no tread) is actually offset to the LHS of the Commander III touring tyre.. in LHD markets the road camber lets the tyre run on the ungrooved section. 

    Michelin importer is a mate, he said they have CoVid supply issues and is checking it out.
    I just got my groover out and fixed it...

    Quoting paulybronco on 24 Sep 2020 03:55 AM

    I had a real good look at one when this came up and i cant see any difference between the grooves on the left vs right side of the tire. What sort of offset are we talking about here

    Quoting Nutty on 29 Sep 2020 05:03 AM

    Didn't measure it mate, guessing 6-7mm, much more obvious in the hand than an online pic shows. Can't tell now, groover fixed it.

    I was in the shop looking at the tyre, cant see any difference at all with my old eyes.
  • dicko
    dicko
    4 years ago
    Just turn the tyre around 180 deg so that the offset is on the other side??? this will also help with those bikes that are heavier/wider  on one side and may eliminate your having to lean the other way while riding your lop sided harley????

    There ya go! two problems solved at the same time. Fucking brilliant ???
    The other solution i found is to put your wallet in the opposite pocket to correct the lean??? It makes your arse 1 inch higher on that side.!!
  • brucefxdl
    brucefxdl
    4 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Oct 2020 09:12 PM

    Just turn the tyre around 180 deg so that the offset is on the other side??? this will also help with those bikes that are heavier/wider  on one side and may eliminate your having to lean the other way while riding your lop sided harley????

    There ya go! two problems solved at the same time. Fucking brilliant ???
    The other solution i found is to put your wallet in the opposite pocket to correct the lean??? It makes your arse 1 inch higher on that side.!!

    good job dicko...now i know why my shorts fall down... its my bloody wallet, i'd better lent it to the wife for a day.
  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    4 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Oct 2020 09:12 PM

    Just turn the tyre around 180 deg so that the offset is on the other side??? this will also help with those bikes that are heavier/wider  on one side and may eliminate your having to lean the other way while riding your lop sided harley????

    There ya go! two problems solved at the same time. Fucking brilliant ???
    The other solution i found is to put your wallet in the opposite pocket to correct the lean??? It makes your arse 1 inch higher on that side.!!

    a 1 inch wallet???

    I would have to fill it with bills
  • brucefxdl
    brucefxdl
    4 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Oct 2020 09:12 PM

    Just turn the tyre around 180 deg so that the offset is on the other side??? this will also help with those bikes that are heavier/wider  on one side and may eliminate your having to lean the other way while riding your lop sided harley????

    There ya go! two problems solved at the same time. Fucking brilliant ???
    The other solution i found is to put your wallet in the opposite pocket to correct the lean??? It makes your arse 1 inch higher on that side.!!

    Quoting Soapbox2627 on 04 Oct 2020 04:01 AM

    a 1 inch wallet???

    I would have to fill it with bills

    mines full of plastic.
  • steelo
    steelo
    4 years ago
    Moths!!
  • STEAMER
    STEAMER
    4 years ago
    Quoting Wideglider on 22 Sep 2020 09:10 AM

    Didn't realise tyres were manufactured for markets dependant upon which side of the road you drive - road camber dependent. 

    At least this is what I gather you are saying? 

    Yes, first i have heard of tyres, Especially bikes,  having LH & R H  treads ( so to speak).
      So who gave you this info?  I would like to see it in writing. 
     
  • STEAMER
    STEAMER
    4 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Oct 2020 09:12 PM

    Just turn the tyre around 180 deg so that the offset is on the other side??? this will also help with those bikes that are heavier/wider  on one side and may eliminate your having to lean the other way while riding your lop sided harley????

    There ya go! two problems solved at the same time. Fucking brilliant ???
    The other solution i found is to put your wallet in the opposite pocket to correct the lean??? It makes your arse 1 inch higher on that side.!!

    Quoting brucefxdl on 04 Oct 2020 02:31 AM

    good job dicko...now i know why my shorts fall down... its my bloody wallet, i'd better lent it to the wife for a day.

    Only prob doing this,  Wont pump water out if riding in rain.  All treads are directional for a reason
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    4 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 04 Oct 2020 07:04 AM

    Moths!!

    Yours would still have shillings and Pounds from your first pay!
  • steelo
    steelo
    4 years ago
    Had a big date the other month. (A woman) I opened up some old condoms I had in my wallet. They’d turned to dust. 
    I sprinkled them on and went to work. 
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