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Commander III Tire

$270.99
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.

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