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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81-90 on 139 reviews
Vibration when going straight
My first and last set of Michelins, I wore out the factory Dunlops and put on the Commander 3s. Instantly noticed a vibration in the bars. It goes away at the slightest lean. Center compound might be to hard?? Im not sure if it breaks in or if I will have to replace.
Hi Petot Thank you for your review of 04-16-2021. 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
April 21, 2021
Commander 3 tire is a do not buy
Thought I’d try the new Commander 3 tire. I had been happy with the Commander 2. The front commander 3 vibrates between 60-66 mph. Took back to dealer and they put another new C 3 on front. To get to balance a lot of tire weights installed on both sides of the wheel in one area. Now it has a harmonic distortion 56-61 mph. JP cycle will only send me another tire😡. Going back to Avon cobra tires, great results and had been very happy with the Avon’s. My mistake for trying with the Mitchlens. I should have read more reviews.
Hi #FIRSTNAME# We are sorry you are having issues with your Michelin Commander III tires. Please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 800-346-4098 for assistance.
michelinman.com
April 21, 2021
A Nice upgrade for Road Glide FLTRK
I've got a thousand miles on these including quite a bit of rainy riding conditions and so far they are a nice upgrade over the Dunlops for me. We ride 2-up 90 percent of the time and put about 20K miles per year on the bike, so I am interested in the longevity. Like the Commander 2's, these are "harder" than OEM tires, but I haven't felt any loss of grip at all. I got 16K miles out of the Dunlop 407s so we'll see how these do with careful air pressure monitoring and lots of touring around hot humid Texas and beyond.
Hi Keyresults, thank you for your review! Glad you are enjoying our MICHELIN Commander III tires! We appreciate your feedback.
michelinman.com
April 1, 2021
Good Grip But Noisy
I purchased these for my 2017 Harley Street Glide and replaced the factory Harley Davidson tires both front and rear. I have always run the Commander II on my previous bike and chose to try these. For the first 2 weeks, I was impressed with the traction in both dry and wet weather as well as the handling. After the first 2 weeks, I can hear the tires and it gets louder the more I run them. It was bad enough that I thought it was the wheel bearings and had them replaced only to find out it was the tires. I cant talk on longevity but I am sure they will last as long as the commander II's because they show minimal if any signs of wear. Performance wise, these tires are great but would not purchase again due to the noise.
Hi blombard1088 We are sorry you are having issues with the sound of the MICHELIN Commander III tires. We are happy you notice the longevity and great traction they are able to provide you. If you would need any assistance, you can always reach out to our Consumer Care department.
michelinman.com
March 16, 2021
Not as good as the Commander 2
The Commander 3 front tire is makes much more noise then the Commander 2 and seems to vibrate when going straight, gets quit while cornering. Problem go's away when you put a new Commander 2 or a Dunlop back on. Tried 4 of the commander 3 front tires on different bikes and had to replace all 4.
Harley Davidson Dealer
Very disappointed in the avaiblity of Commander 3 180/55B18, my customer has been waiting for this tire since 8/18/2020
HI Anna We apologize for the limited supply of the 180/55-18. Unfortunately our manufacturing was also affected ongoing pandemic, similar to many other manufacturers. Although this tire has been on back order, I am glad to inform you that inventory is on its way and will be restored by early January. Please check back with your distributor beginning of next year.
michelinman.com
December 14, 2020
commander 3 rear tire still on backorder
i have now been waiting almost 3 months for the rear tire to come in and cant find any info. thank god i was just replacing my tires because i wanted the best tire for my 2013 cvo roadglide. i look forward to putting the tires to the test if they ever get sent. any info on them would be greatly appreciated. tire size 180/55/18
Hi bigmilew, thank you for your pre-assessment rating of 5 stars for the MICHELIN Commander III tires! We apologize for the limited supply of the 180/55-18 that you need for your Road Glide. Although this tire has been on back order, I am glad to inform you that inventory is on its way and will be restored by early January. Please check with your local installer after the New Year for exact delivery dates.
michelinman.com
December 8, 2020
High pitch buzz thru the bars at highway speed
This is my first time running the commander's, after I put on my front tire I now have a very irritating high pitch buzz coming thru the bars at highway speed. I can't afford to throw a another couple hundred on a tire, but can't keep this one.
HI McMan, we are sorry your are experiencing issues with your Commander © tire. Which motorcycle are you riding? Please reach out to our Consumer Care department 800-346-4098.
michelinman.com
November 24, 2020
Commander III
Purchased Commander II's last 2 sets to replace OE Dunlops on 2 Harley Ultra's, 2015 & 2018. Excellant tire reduced humming that the Dunlops produced. First ride with the RCIII on my GF 2015 with the III's she stted that she feels a vibration above 40mph. As winter is setting in I will ride her MC soon to verify this. She doesn't have the seat time I have, a I have over 63 years riding, 20+ years as a Police Motor Officer all on Harleys. I believe in Michelin and do hope they address this problem with their customers. Safety issue at the least. I rated 1 star on everything because this review wouldn't submit without a rating. Will re-submit after more miles are obtained.
Hi John! We are sorry to hear about your issue with the Commander III, please call into our Consumer Care department if the problem persists. 1-800-346-4098
michelinman.com
November 16, 2020
High Frequency Vibration
I noticed a high frequency vibration with the front tire, many of my customers report the same on their touring bikes that I installed the Com III's on. I also noticed a howling sound from the rear tire at certain speeds, one other customer reported the same. I love the traction and mileage, but would rather go back to the Commander II's. Too bad they quit making my sizes.