Commander III Tire

$363.99

Michelin® tire for all types of V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes

Exceptional Wet Grip for Cruiser Bikes
MICHELIN® Commander® III Cruiser tires offer the best wet grip and the shortest stopping distances in wet conditions among leading competitors1

Class-Leading Mileage for Touring Bikes
MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires offer an average of 25% longer tread life among leading competitors2

Performance Without Compromise
MICHELIN® Commander® III tires deliver enhanced wet grip AND exceptional longevity

Michelin’s Premium Touch™ Technology
The patented sidewall design of the MICHELIN® Commander® III tires enhance the styling of V-Twin motorcycles

MICHELIN ADT: Amplified Density Technology
A highly dense, more rigid tire casing, which helps deliver excellent feedback and handling. Aramid tread plies on the rear tire resist centrifugal growth, reduce weight and provide excellent stability

Cruiser :
  • The front and rear tread compound use 100% silica reinforced rubber for maximum performance in wet conditions.
  • The front tire offers an optimized groove design with a higher void ratio as compared to the MICHELIN Commander II tire to help maximize water dispersion.
  • The new, more rounded profile as compared to the MICHELIN® Commander® II tire optimizes the contact patch across the entire profile for a more planted feel even during cornering.

Touring:
  • New architecture and more rounded profile as compared to the MICHELIN® Commander® II tire for optimal stability and comfort.
  • The new profile and tread pattern optimizes the contact patch, which promotes excellent tread wear.
  • The front and rear tread compound use 100% silica reinforced rubber for maximum performance in wet conditions.

Note
1: Based on internal test conducted in Fontange, France using a 2016 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight fitted with 130/90 B 16 front tire and 150/50 B16 rear tire comparing lap times and stopping distances of MICHELIN® Commander® III Cruiser tires with METZELER® CruisetecTM, METZELER® M888 MarathonTM Ultra, and DUNLOP® Elite 4 tires. Actual on-road results may vary.

2: Based on third-party test in Dallas, Texas on surface roads using a 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic fitted with 130/80 B 17 front tire and 180/65 B16 rear tire comparing wear rates of MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires with METZELER® M888 MarathonTM Ultra, and DUNLOP® American Elite tires. Actual results may vary.

Fits:
  • HONDA GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade (1987)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500A Vulcan 88 (1987)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1987)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500A Vulcan 88 (1988)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500B Vulcan 88 SE (1988)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1988)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500A Vulcan 88 (1989)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500B Vulcan 88 SE (1989)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1989)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1990)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1991)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500A Vulcan 88 (1992)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1992)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500A Vulcan 88 (1993)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1993)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500 Vulcan Classic (1994)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 Classic (1994)
  • KAWASAKI VN1500 Vulcan Classic (1995)
  • SUZUKI GV1400GD Cavalcade (1987)
  • SUZUKI GV1400GC Cavalcade (1988)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (1997)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (1998)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (1999)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (2000)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (2001)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (2002)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (2003)
  • SUZUKI Marauder 800 VZ800 (2004)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1987)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1988)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1989)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1993)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1994)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1995)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star 1300 (1996)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Classic 1300 (1996)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1996)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star 1300 (1997)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Classic 1300 (1997)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (1997)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1997)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star 1300 (1998)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Classic 1300 (1998)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (1998)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1998)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Classic 1300 (1999)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (1999)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (1999)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1999)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2000)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2000)
  • YAMAHA Venture Millenium 1300 (2000)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star 1300 (2001)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (2001)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2001)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2001)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 (2002)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2002)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2002)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 (2003)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2003)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2003)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 (2004)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2004)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2004)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 (2005)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (2005)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2005)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 Anniversary (2005)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Tour Deluxe 1300 (2006)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 (2006)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (2006)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2006)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2006)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Tour Deluxe 1300 (2007)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 (2007)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (2007)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2007)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (2007)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (2008)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe S 1300 (2008)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2008)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S 1300 (2008)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe 1300 (2009)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe S 1300 (2009)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2009)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S 1300 (2009)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe S 1300 (2010)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture 1300 (2010)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S 1300 (2010)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S 1300 (2011)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S 1300 (2012)
  • YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S 1300 (2013)
  • HONDA GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade (1984)
  • HONDA GL1200I Gold Wing Interstate (1984)
  • HONDA GL1200 Gold Wing (1984)
  • HONDA GL1200L Gold Wing LTD (1985)
  • HONDA GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade (1985)
  • HONDA GL1200I Gold Wing Interstate (1985)
  • HONDA GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade (1986)
  • HONDA GL1200I Gold Wing Interstate (1986)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1985)
  • KAWASAKI VN750A Vulcan 750 (1986)
  • SUZUKI GV1400GD Cavalcade (1986)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1985)
  • YAMAHA V Max 1200 (1986)