Commander III Cruiser TIRE REVIEW
There are 99 reviews for the Commander III Cruiser
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 63% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide excellent performance, grip, and longevity. They offer great traction in both dry and wet conditions and handle well at high speeds. Many users report the tires are an improvement over the previous model, with better grip and longer-lasting wear. However, some customers have experienced vibration or humming noises from the front tire, particularly at certain speeds. A few users also reported premature tire wear or blowouts, though these appear to be less common issues. Overall, the tires offer a good balance of performance, handling, and durability, but the vibration problem should be addressed.
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41-50 on 99 reviews
Excellent grip
I have road through miles of blinding, torrential downpours and not once did I feel any slide or loss of traction. I ran 2's for a few years and decided to try these. Highly recommended.
Hi Eby, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback.
michelinman.com
July 12, 2022
Vibration
Front tire has a high frequency vibration between 55 and 65 mph. Only vibrates riding straight up as soon as you lean left or right it’s smooth. Below 55 mph and above 65 mph no vibrations.
Hi Lee Thank you for your review of 06-30-2022. We are sorry you are experiencing issues with your MICHELIN Commander III tires. Vibration can have several causes, such as incorrect mounting, incorrect balancing, worn motorcycle components, etc. Please bring your bike in to a local dealer for inspection or contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
July 12, 2022
DO NOT BUY
These are Trash. From the day they were installed, they buzzed on the center line. The compound is messed up and they balance out but then "flop" at highway speeds. The vibration makes my hands numb in about 10 minutes or less. I've spent countless hours at dealers and in my garage making sure everything else is right. It's the tires. DO NOT BUY THEM! The 4 different dealers I have worked with all say they have countless issues with them.
Awesome Tires
These are Phenomenal Tires!! Grip, and excellent wear! I've got almost 11,000 miles on mine!!
Humming and vibration
I purchased these for my 2017 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited. They seemed great at first but then the vibration and whining/humming began. Mine do it in a strait line between 50 and 70. I too thought it was the wheel bearings and then I started thinking transmission. I will see when I get new tires this week. I wish I could give a better rating but the noise and vibration is too much. These tires are only 1 year old.
Hi Wick! Thank you for your review of 06-08-2022. We are sorry you are experiencing issues with your MICHELIN Commander III tires. Vibration can have several causes, such as incorrect mounting, incorrect balancing, worn motorcycle components, etc. Please bring your bike in to a local dealer for inspection or contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
June 21, 2022
Best tires so far.
I had a Suzuki c50 and replace the stock tires that were worn out at 6,000 miles with the commander II and when I traded it in for my Harley I had 20,000 miles on them and still looked good. My only complaint was that they were a little slippery when the roads were cold and wet. So, when I needed tires on my Harley I went with the commander III tire because they were supposed to have taken care of the problems with the commander II. I have had them on for about 3,000 miles and still look new and handles really good. I only wish I could get these for my wife's fat Bob. I have not experienced any vibration at all with these and doesn't matter if I am running 30mpj or 120mph.
Buzzing in Straightline
These tires have a distinct vibration/buzz at speed above 30 mph in a Straightline. Lean them in a turn or changing lanes and it mysteriously disappears. I have a much higher expectation of a Michelin product.
Hi John Thank you for your review of 04-16-2022. We are sorry you are experiencing issues with your MICHELIN Commander III tires. Please bring your bike in to a local dealer for inspection or contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
April 27, 2022
Fewer miles, more slippery in wet than Commander 2s
I'm a big guy, 275 pounds and ride a 2009 Yamaha Roadliner. I ride in Western NY and Western PA approximately 20-25K a year between April and October, a bit of November if I'm lucky. I loved the Commander 2s. Got 6,000-6,500 miles off of rear tires routinely and 12-15K off of the front tires. Excellent handling, very confident in rain. Commander 3s, I get 4,500-5,000 miles on rear. Excellent in dry conditions. Unstable on tar snakes and slippery in wet conditions. I used to ride routinely in the rain on my C2s, I do not do so on my C3s. My first pair of C3s failed spectacularly at 4,800 miles. Riding at about 75 mph on Interstate 86 in WNY near Corning. Suddenly, rear tire started feeling soft and unstable. Backed off throttle. Could not control bike and managed, by a miracle, to slow down enough before hitting Jersey barrier. Steel belts had started coming through at three points on the tire, lost air at one of those points. Nothing showing that morning with 3500 miles on tire. After this, attempted to switch to Dunlops, but order still not filled after ordering in February of 2021. So, I've been stuck with these. Very disappointed. Can't find C2s to go back to. Have kept some tires. Would love to send to Michellin engineers and answer any questions they have. Genuinely curious.
Hi Buck, thank you for your review. The award winning performance in wet conditions of the MICHELIN Commander III tire is uncharacteristic of the experience you are describing. If you wish to discuss this matter further, please contact our Consumer Care department: 800-346-4098 during business hours EST.
michelinman.com
October 4, 2021
Shame on you MICHELIN!
These tires shod jot be available for sale, they are mighty dangerous ecperencing same problem as a ton of riders with massive vibration in 35 to 39 mph accelerate or decelerating....what a shock these are still in production...SHAME ON YOU MICHELIN MAN!
Hi Rang Thank you for your review of 09-07-2021. We are sorry you are experiencing issues with your MICHELIN Commander III tires. If you should still have the issue after inspection at your local dealer, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
September 17, 2021
constant vibration on front tire
Switched to Commander 3's from 2's due to the higher silica compound, was excited about the additional grip capacity it would provide. After a thorough winter service, tires, wheel bearings, fork and swing arm. I was looking forward to getting on the road. From this first moment I could feel a buzzing in my grips, I told myself this would go away after a brief breaking. This was not the case, the vibration has been consistent since the tires were installed, it is prevalent when riding straight up, it goes away while turning or doing a slalom type maneuver returning as you cross the centerline of the tire.. it has the sensation of a wheel bearing going bad.. tire has been reballenced which was fine and a second set of new wheel bearings installed to remove that from the equation. Problem still exists. Saving money now to go back to the Commander 2.as I don't have confidence in this tire while riding
Hi Fink Thank you for your review of 08-27-2021. We are sorry you are experiencing issues with your MICHELIN Commander III tires. If you still have the same issue after inspection, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
August 30, 2021