MICHELIN® COMMANDER III TOURING

The newest MICHELIN® tire for all types of V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes

  • Class-leading mileage for touring bikes
  • Performance without compromise
  • MICHELIN® Premium Touch Design™
  • MICHELIN® Aramid Shield Technology™
  • Approved by one or several manufacturers 

Why choose MICHELIN Commander III Touring tires?

Class-Leading Mileage for Touring Bikes

MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires offer an average of 25% longer tread life among leading competitors1

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Performance Without Compromise

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.

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Michelin’s Premium Touch™ Technology

The patented sidewall design of the MICHELIN® Commander® III tires enhance the styling of V-Twin motorcycles.

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MICHELIN® Aramid Shield 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.

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Enhanced Tread Design

Michelin enhanced the front tread pattern of two MICHELIN Commander III Touring tires in order to reduce noise and the possibility of vibration. These changes, which consist of longer intermediate rain grooves, are designed to give a more uniform and comfortable ride to the wide variety of motorcycles using the popular sizes 130/60B19 61H  and 130/80B17 65H.

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Discover the Michelin® Commander® III tire. Put more Road in your road trip.

Discover the Michelin® Commander® III tire. Put more Road in your road trip. December 20, 2019

                                              

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Strange vibration and road noise

Reviewed by Chris - May 21, 2023 for a purchase of January 2, 2202

I've had two sets of the commander 2s prior and never had any issues or concerns with them. Mileage and where to seemed to be very normal. I write a Harley-Davidson road glide ultra and swapped out to the commander 3s in the spring of 2022. After about 3,000 MI a vibration that I thought would clear up after a few miles is still there and getting worse. The worst thing about it is it's only when you're going straight which is what a touring bike does. If you get even a little off-center of the front tire the vibration goes away. I ride with many other guys that have the same tire and it all does the same thing. It's a very thin buzzy vibration but it will put your hands to sleep in no time. I'm going to submit a warranty claim with my Harley-Davidson dealer in Greenville South Carolina and see if they can swap this tire out. I've heard it was a bad run of tires but I've also heard of people swapping them out for other Commander 3s and the same thing happening.

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Best tire yet

Reviewed by Brian - May 14, 2023 for a purchase of April 28, 2023

I just installed my third set of Commander III's on my Harley Ultra classic. These are the best motorcycle tires I have ever owned. They create a very comfortable ride. They are quiet. They handle very well in curves, and in rain they grip to the road. My local Harley shop tried to steer me away from them because of "issues." Don't listen to them! I can't wait for Michelin to develop the Commander 4's but I dont see how they could improve this tire!

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Hi Joseph, thank you for your review of our MICHELIN Commander III Touring tire! Glad you enjoy the wet grip and handling! Thank you for your support!
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Comander 3's best tire ever !!!

Reviewed by Uncle d - May 7, 2023 for a purchase of June 8, 2021

My rear had 23,000 miles on it and still had tread left. I just changed it out for thus season, the front has 28,000 on it still looks great even the sidewalls still look like I used tire shine on them and I don't. Just all around good dang tires that make me feel safe no matter the weather or road conditions!!! Thanks for a great product. Darren from Michigan's thumb on a harley ultra classic .

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Hi Darren, thank you for your review of our MICHELIN Commander III Touring tire! We appreciate your feedback!
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11 sizes available for MICHELIN® COMMANDER III TOURING

Position
Fits your vehicle

MICHELIN® COMMANDER III TOURING 130/90B16 73H

Width

130

Ratio

90

Diameter

16

Load Index

73

Speed Index

H

Position

front

Fits your vehicle

MICHELIN® COMMANDER III TOURING 180/65B16 81H

Width

180

Ratio

65

Diameter

16

Load Index

81

Speed Index

H

Position

rear

Fits your vehicle

MICHELIN® COMMANDER III TOURING MT90B16 72H

Width

MT90

Diameter

16

Load Index

72

Speed Index

H

Position

front

Fits your vehicle

MICHELIN® COMMANDER III TOURING MU85B16 77H

Width

MU85

Diameter

16

Load Index

77

Speed Index

H

Position

rear

Legal Mentions

1. 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.