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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11-20 on 139 reviews
Tire vibrations
I have approximately 3,000 miles on the tires. Tires perform well. The only complaint I have is there is a vibration at 45 mph…not 44 or 46. It hasn’t affected the performance just an annoyance when I’m in a 45 mph zone. I would have given five stars but with the vibration I could only give 4 stars.
Commander 3 ?!!
These are not!! The same tires as years past! The wear and performance is not the same and also developed a strange wobble in front tire at straight on riding ?! It goes away when leaning not sure if my next set will be Michelin again .
Thank you for your review of the Commander III Touring. We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry you are experiencing an issue. Please have your bike checked out by your trusted motorcycle dealer. Sometimes incorrect mounting, incorrect balancing or worn motorcycle components can be a root cause.
michelinman.com
August 7, 2025
Michelin does not have 150/80/16 commander lll tire in cruise only cruise
I do not like the racing slick smooth on the center of cruise 150/80/16 tire. Racing slick solid smooth with no tread grooves are Terrible traction on tar black snakes on the road, and can not measure the tread depth in the middle. I had No choice ordering the commander lll cruise tire because you do not have 150/80/16 in touring. The tire also had a heavy spot that took lots of weights to balance I will never buy Michelin again
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michelinman.com
August 11, 2025
Commander III Touring
Great tires the last set I bought before this set.I put 20,000 miles on them.
Awesome tires
I went in for Dunlop American. A great tire I ran on for years. A great mistake the Installer made by installing Michelin commanders. I am Very happy. Great tires. Awesome handling.
Got 25,500 miles out of mine
I ride a 2005 1800 Goldwing and put these tires on in May of '22. After 3 years I put on 25,500 miles which included a trip with my wife + cargo on the trailer hitch through all 48 contiguous United States and a trip to Banff Canada from the east coast plus miles back and forth to work. I am very pleased with these tires. I've never had tires last so long on a bike and when the tread finally wore down to the bar, I felt the handling was still great and we never had any problems with them in the rain. Excellent tires. I can't see a time when I'll ever get anything else.
Great tire! stop complaining and start driving
I read a number of negative stories about this comm3. and do not understand them. What a fantastic tire, in rain and dry weather, just great! There was not much wrong with my standard Dunlop on my touring Harley, but still missed the feedback from the tire for complete confidence, which I now have. More lean angle possible and smoother driving behavior. In short, a happy person, with this comm3. under my bike. My wife has a bobber with the cruiser version and has also been very happy with the Michelin comm3 under it for years. Now after the comm2 version these are way better.
I expected more
I bought these tires 5 years ago (march 2020). I have 12600 miles on them. This is my first set of Michelin MC tires. They are decent tires in the rain and dry. Rain doesnt bother me gravel and sand in the curves ,YES I just haven't been as comfortable on these as the Dunlop American Elite. I keep my tires air properly , I weigh 250 don't over load the bike, don't ride very aggressive. I expected better mileage on these Commander III tires. I enjoy twisting the throttle and leaning in the curves but at 70 not as much the younger me. The Dunlop American Elite were only slightly better on miles but for me they had much better ride and handling. If Dunlop American Elite were not available this would be my second choice. Also this is the first time I had the front tire wear out quicker down the wear bar on front about 1/32nd before the rear. the front tire started out with less tread. I look forward to the day of 25000 mile tires. Im retired and look forward to riding into the sunset. PS What is up with line in the center of the tires
Great motorcycle tire , Pretty hard to outperform Michelin.
After running over a nail I decided to try out the commander touring tires and I have absolutely loved having them on my street glide , Not only are they long lasting but they outperform many competitors . With many sizes available you will not have a problem finding your size .
Commander III touring on indian challenger
So far they seem to handle well have good traction in cornering are quiet