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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31-40 on 60 reviews
Great tire
I ride a 02 softail standard. Put on the commander II last year. Got about 8,000 miles on it so far. I ride hard most of the time. Tire still has a little life left in it. Maybe 2,000 miles if I took it easy. Love this tire and will be getting it again.
7,000 miles and lumpy
I only have 7000 miles on Front MC II and it’s got lumps all the way around it. Lumps appear to be bulging from the inside of the tire. Rear tire same mileage looks fine and wearing evenly. OEM Dunflops front tire usually outlast 2 rear tires but this MC II will not outlast 1 rear. I am sure it’s a factory defect but I am betting the fine folks a Michelin would blame it on just about anything (bearings, balancing, alignment, shocks, low blinker fluid, etc)to avoid replacing it. Never seen a tire wear like this in my 40+ years on 2 wheels.
Hi Gohn, it's hard to comment without seeing your tire. It's always good to bring your tire in for inspection at a dealership. History of road conditions, inflation pressure and a mechanical check are only some of the checks to see what could be causing the issues. Once irregular wear starts to occur, it's hard to stop it. You can always reach out to our Consumer Care department during business hours 8am- 5pm EST: 800-346-4098
michelinman.com
June 3, 2021
Expected Michelin Quality and Performance
Great tire with this caveat. Dry surface traction & cornering stability increasing suffer with increase in ambient temperatures above 100 degrees in hot Las Vegas summers.
Great wet traction, great longevity
Running this tire on the front of a 1993 Wide Glide. I live in Florida, and daily afternoon rains happen from June-September. I've tried The 'Harley' Dunlops, Dunlop American Eagle, and the Michelin Commander II. I wouldn't use the 'Harley' Dunlop (D402?) again if it were given to me. The American Eagle was a good tire, but after I got 27k miles out of a Michelin Commander II on the rear, I put it on the front, also. First fron tire that I've ever gotten over 5,000 miles out of (7,500 and counting). Not sure why I get so many miles out of a rear, and so few out of a front; friends say that I must ride backwards lol. Great wet traction, doesn't follow road snakes and Feels great when dragging pegs on sharp curves. I've found my tire. I know that they make a Commander III, but as long as I can get the II, I'm sticking with it.
Where the RUBBER meets the ROAD = more than a saying
I've spent a fortune on Dunlops and they wear out too fast. Shinko is garbage. Metzeler (Brazil) will NEVER be on another motorcycle I own. From the 25 degrees frozen prairie to 115-degree desert in Arizona, the Michelin is sticky where it is needed and holds tread for a long time. I won't bother trying other tires for my motorcycle and wish I had discovered them sooner. (I work in a motorcycle dealership and I tell people all day long about the quality and experience I have had with Michelins.)
Michelin Commander II tire are Awesome
Heard good things about these tires. So I put them on my 2003 Heritage. Very happy with the performance and the miles Im getting out of these tires.
Hi Tucker , thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback.
michelinman.com
May 4, 2021
Comander 2 Roadstar
Purchased my 2007 yamaha roadstar 1700 silverado in march of 2019 with a set of the comander 2 tires on them. Tire mileage was unknown upon purchase. I put 5k on it the first year and had to replace the front. Put an additional 5k on that same rear tire and plan to change the rear for the new season, New comander 2 in already ordered. Really impressed with the tire brand. Bike week i went on a 1200 mile trip with a group, All where amazed in how well the big bike would stick like glue for the turns we were taking at the speeds we were going. i could ride the cruiser in the twisties quicker than i could my 250 ninja and i am fairly confident its in the performance of the tires and near endless grip in dry conditions. Hit a few dirt roads through vermont and didnt feel a differance in grip. I have had a few lock ups with both the front and rear wheels and both times the bike stayed true and straight. I went from a ninja 250 up to a 1700 cruiser and was rather nervous about jumping to a big heavy bike, i weight 145lbs. The tires have added so much confidence in me as a rider in both rain or shine. The rear only would break loose in the rain if i gave more than 1/8th throttle but the rear was already worn when i purchesed. After seeing how deep the tread is on my new rear tire and how 10k hardly wore out the rear, more than it already was, i am confident that i can get many more seasons out of these tires. Looking forward to see how many miles i can actually put on the tires before needing to change again with new tires. I will absolutley always use Michelin tires on my Cruisers. I highly recomend these for anyone with a big criuser that puts on miles rain or shine. Michilen man has your back. Hes had mine.
Can’t beat the feel
I first put the commander ll’s on my road glide ultra at 12k miles when the stock Harley Dunlop’s wore out, 23,000 miles later I put on another set. The way these tires make my bike feel like it weighs half of what she weighs. The first time I put them on I stopped twice because I thought I left something loose, handling was unbelievable! I used to be a Dunlop guy as far back as the early 70’s but no more.
Long lasting and High quality
I've owned three sets. The first set I rode 23,000 miles front and rear. I had the rear tire go completely flat on the freeway due to a piece of debris, and did not lose control. In fact, I rode several miles to an exit before I realized it was flat. The second set I rode 15,000 miles before I wrecked the bike (not due to the tires) I currently have a set that I've ridden 16,000 miles and counting. After the performance when I got the flat, and due to their ability to last high mileage, I'll always own tires from this line of Michelins.
Commander twos did the job
Commander twos did the job. I’ve been running them for several years now and have over 14,000 miles on them and still have some left. I’m a big guy near 300 pounds and couldn’t be happier with those tires. I will buy them again or the commander three. The best all around tire on the market in my opinion for the money.