Commander III Cruiser TYRE REVIEW
There are 58 reviews of the Commander III Cruiser
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Vibration .
Very good grip wet and dry, but noisey when going straight ahead. Annoying buzz or vibration through the bars. I ride a 2020 Ultra Limited.
Honda VTX 1300 CIII F&R
Purchased in February 2021 and I've put 2k miles on a set of Cruiser's. Good wet traction. Good ride and look to be wearing extremely well under interstate riding conditions and daily 20mile commuting. The Honda is heavy at 700 pounds dry and with me it's over 900lbs. I'm glad I bought a set.
Hi Sifter128! Thanks for your review. Glad you are enjoying our MICHELIN Commander III Cruiser tires!
1 June 2021
Expensive but worth the extra $
These tires make the road smooth even on grooved pavement ready for construction. Tar snakes aren't even noticeable.
5k Miles
I had all the positivity in the world with these tires after installation. My Dunlop tires that came factory from Harley Davison were terrible in the rain and lost tread within the first 5000 miles. So the commander three claimed that it could last up to 12,000 miles and that sounded so much better on my wallet. They had seemed to be doing very well and now I’ve hit the 5000 mile mark where I have an odd worn patch in the middle with wires showing. So much for 12k miles.
Hi Austin, thank you for your review! Many factors may impact the longevity of a tire including road surface, improper air pressure affecting the geometry of the contact patch, and riding style placing unusual forces on the contact patch. Riding on straight highways may lead to faster wear on the center of your tire. If however, you are looking for optimal performance and durability, Michelin always recommends using the air pressure recommended by the motorcycle manufacturer for your specific year / make / model.
3 June 2021
Unsure...
After going through a set of Commander II tires (28k km) I was hesitant on buying the 3's because of the mixed reviews (vibrations & noise) I went ahead and installed the 3's and could't be happier. No vibrations, smooth confident ride and sticks to the road. Had several rainy rides and very happy with these. Time will tell if theses will break the 30k mark compared to the II's. My only quibble for the II's was a cupping wear that got noisy. If you where like me hesitating, go ahead and do it.
Feels like I am riding
I have to say it feels like I am riding on air. This is only the 2nd vehicle I have bought brand new off showroom floor. Both came with Michelin tires and both were nothing short of outstanding. When it comes to handling, stopping and motoring down the highway it is as if I am riding on a cloud. They are outstanding.
Hi , thank you for your review! We love to hear about your positive experiences with our tires. Thank you for choosing Michelin!
28 April 2021
Excellent Tyre
I have a 2018 Indian Scout fitted with Michelin Commander II from new after removing the OEM tyres. I'm so impressed with the all round performance that once they were ready for replacement I've had Commander III fitted without hesitation. The new Commander III continues to impress. I would fully recommend these tyres.
90/90 x 21 vs 120/70 x 21
I ride a 2005 Softtail Standard in an MC. We ride fast and hard and put a lot of miles on our bikes. I currently have 150 x 16 rear Commander III Cruiser rear and 100/90 x 21 Commander II front I am very pleased with them. The road grip is great, stopping and cornering great, no Issues in the rain so far. My previous Dunlops were pitiful in the rain, sideways twice at 70 but recovered ok. This was in a pack going almost straight. I am getting ready for a new front tire obviously the Commander III Cruiser. How much advantage in wet handling and stopping power would be gained in an upgrade to a 21 x 3.5 wheel so I can run a 120/70 x 21 tire? If I am not mistaken, the 120/70 x 21 only comes in a touring tire. Would this not be a wise choice considering the expense? I haven't had these tires but about 5K miles so I cant really speak of the longevity