Commander II TIRE REVIEW
There are 60 reviews for the Commander II
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 73% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide good handling, traction, and longevity for many users, with excellent performance in both dry and wet conditions. However, some customers experienced issues like premature wear, cupping, vibrations, and complete tire failure, which they found dangerous. The tires seem to offer a balance of grip and mileage for many riders, but some had negative experiences that made them unwilling to purchase the tires again.
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21-30 on 60 reviews
Junk
Have maybe 7,000 miles in this set. Tire pressure Maintained correctly during their life cycle and ride two up most of the time. Rear tire is extremely choppy. Massive high spots. Front tire doing the. Plus from the start had bar wobble which I never had acne with worn Dunlops. True shame. Was excited to try. Not again… Dunlop or Avon it will be
Hi Robert, thank you for sharing your experience. Although it is clear that you've lost faith in Michelin tires, I would like to share a few factors that may have contributed to this unusual wear in case it continues with your next set of tires (any brand). Proper pressure is the single most important maintenance that must be checked weekly. All tires are prone to lose air over time and lower pressures will affect the geometry of the contact patch and ultimately how the tire wears. A two-up load only exacerbates this condition, so air pressure checks are even more important. Riding style is another factor that can contribute to tire wear--that is, how aggressively you accelerate and how and when you apply the front and brakes, especially during cornering. Next, the pavement material such as chip/seal or other aggressive material in the asphalt as well as constantly riding over grated bridges can wear out tires more quickly. Lastly, the components of your motorcycle can lead to irregular wear when bearings and suspension parts are worn or if you add aftermarket gear that changes the aerodynamics of your motorcycle. To sum it up, we design our tires to deliver a high level of performance (wet grip, handling and longevity to name a few) and are proud to know the vast majority of consumers realize this on their particular motorcycle, according to our fitment guide recommendations. I don't doubt you've had a terrible experience with your last set of MICHELIN motorcycle tires--assuming it was a proper fitment, but can only point out the many factors that can contribute to this after the tire is mounted. Thank you again for your comments. Safe riding.
michelinman.com
September 9, 2022
Commander 2 shake wobble and roll
These tires came on my bike. They’ve been back to the dealer who mounted them twice to be balanced with the same results. Tons of weight on the front wheel and cannot tame the tire shake. It visibly wobbles at speed and the rear is visibly out of round if lifted off the ground and run. Rims are straight and true. These were supposed to be the best tires but they make riding miserable. Hate them but can’t afford to replace new tires.
Falling apart
6-7k miles and looks like it has 100k in one spot. Very dangerous! 2010 road glide
Hi Stacy. Thank you for your review of the MICHELIN Commander II tire. Uneven wear can have several causes. Please make sure the size of your tire is suitable and the one recommended by the manufacturer, check the inflation pressure often, check the mechanical condition of suspension, steering and wheel bearing elements, do not exceed the recommended load, correct all mechanical anomalies on the vehicle. Please bring your bike in at your local dealership for inspection when in doubt.
michelinman.com
June 6, 2022
Honda vtx
So the set in the garage since September, had them mounted and balanced, and ended up with a defective tire and wheel hobble
Need more
Need and want more milage and more performance look no more. 2008 triumph rocket 3 , 12,200 miles in all kinds of weather and road conditions.
Junk tire
I have a comandor 2 rear tire and its literally tread is falling apart and less than 6000 miles
Hi Bruce. Thank you for your review. Please bring your motorcycle in to a local tire dealer for inspection. You can call our Consumer Care department at 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
October 4, 2021
Great tires!
Great overall tire! Handles great, great traction, got 26k miles outta mine not sure why people say they only got 10k or 15k? I need another set 180 55 B18 (x2)
Hi Randy, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback.
michelinman.com
October 4, 2021
Disappointed
I'm very disappointed in these tires. I didn't get 10,000 miles out of them. At a little over 9,000 miles, the front tire was slick! the rear tire was flat in the center.
Hi Leftyg, thank you for your feedback. The wear of a tire can vary depending on usage, load, riding conditions, and proper inflation. Please bring your bike in to a local dealer for inspection or contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098 to ensure you have an approved fitment for your year / make / model of motorcycle.
michelinman.com
August 30, 2021
Best Tires
Commander ll are the best tires I've used. All around riding is the best..
Commander 2
I am running the Commander 2 on my 2009 Electra Glide Ultra Classic. I have had zero issues with these tires. Also ran Michelin’s of my CBR1000-RR. Now today’s odometer is at 63,925 on the Harley. I put the front one on at 33,592. That’s 30,333 miles and I am getting it replaced. The rear went on at 38,621 and I am now at 25,304 and more to go on that tire. I ride South Georgia, Florida and just spent six days in the mountains of North Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina two weeks ago. I have ridden in freezing temps, rain and 100 degree weather with no issues in performance. Everyone has their favorite tire and these are mine. Mike 06/04/2021