Commander III Touring TIRE REVIEW
There are 139 reviews for the Commander III Touring
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 61% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires offer good performance and grip in dry conditions, with some customers reporting long tread life. However, many experienced vibration and buzzing issues, especially at higher speeds. The wet weather performance was also reported as poor, with some customers feeling the tires were unsafe in the rain. The mixed reviews suggest the tires may not be suitable for all riders or bikes.
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Perfect match
Michelin touring is super good. I always buy this brands. Support driving by my motorbikeand support with ugly weather. Good size a d performance of driving. Perfect for future and for future journey.
Road trip
Michelin has Always made great tires Gripping the road on motorcycle is the most important safety. Longevity and durability are qualities of Michelin materials
Great tires that grip the road
I run these tires on my touring bike. They wear well lasting a long time. They grip well on wet surfaces, and they maintain that traction as the tires wear.
Once you ride on these tires you will not go back
You cannot go wrong with these tire. They last 30-40K miles, they grip the road like no other and I love how they are not noisy. These are the only tires that I will put on my bike
I’ve been a Michelin tire user for many years, and they’ve always set a high bar for ride quality and confidence on my Harley-Davidson touring bikes. When the original Commander 3 first came out, I’ll be honest, the early harmonic vibration reviews gave me pause. Because of that, I decided to try a competitor’s touring tire instead. After running those for a while, I recently made the switch back and installed the Michelin Commander 3 – 2nd Generation Touring on my 2022 Harley Ultra Limited, and I’m genuinely impressed. Whatever refinements Michelin made between the early Commander 3 feedback and this 2nd generation clearly worked. The ride is smooth, stable, and confidence-inspiring at highway speeds, with noticeably improved feel compared to my previous setup. Handling feels planted in sweepers, straight-line tracking is excellent, and road feedback is controlled without being harsh. Any concerns I once had about harmonics are completely gone on my bike. Overall, this tire feels like a true evolution of the Commander line and a solid upgrade for heavy touring motorcycles. Based on this experience, I won’t hesitate to stick with Michelin going forward. I’m already planning to purchase another set of Commander 3 2nd Generation Touring tires for my Road King. Highly recommended for riders looking for a smooth, dependable touring tire from a brand that continues to listen and improve.
A good tire
I just ordered another C3 to replace the front tire on my 2009 FLHTCU. These are good tires.
Great performance, But…..
Been running. The C3 for a while now. First front tire was warrantied due to vibration, with the replacement tire vibration continues. I’m sure it’s from a manufacturing defect with the molds used. The mold seem is still vey much visible even after several 1000 miles
Hi Alex, we're sorry to hear the vibration issues are still ongoing. We recommend stopping by your local tire dealer for a quick inspection—they can help pinpoint the cause. If you need anything else, feel free to give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST). We're here to help!
michelinman.com
September 19, 2025
great tires
i will never buy anything but these tires from now on for my Harley. they have lasted way longer and outperformed the dunlop in all aspects.
Great tires
Love them never using Dunlop again. Installed them on my sportster what a huge improvement
Love these tires
Compared to the stock Harley Davidson these tires have a whole lot better grip in every condition! They even don't slip on the tar strips!