Commander III Touring TIRE REVIEW
There are 183 reviews for the Commander III Touring
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 49% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide good traction, especially in wet conditions, and offer a comfortable and confident ride. However, some customers reported experiencing vibration and noise issues, particularly at higher speeds, though this issue may disappear when the bike is leaned into a turn. Additionally, a few customers noted the tires wore out prematurely, requiring replacement after around 5,000 miles of use.
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Commander III Touring Honest opinion
I purchased a 2008 Ultra Classic Electra Glide in 2018. It only had 1900 miles on it and still had the original tires, Dunlop D402F. I put 4000 miles on the bike since owning it and the rear tire started to come apart, it was 12 years old.I did a lot of research on what tires I wanted to put on and decided the Commander III tire was for me. During the install the dealer suggested I put new wheel bearings in the front, so I did. The day I picked up my bike.it was near closing time. As I started riding I immediately notice a vibration that was coming from the front tire when I hit 25-30 mph. I would describe it more as a buzzing feeling in the handlebars. I was thinking this could just be new tires and have to break them in. I rode the bike home on the freeway without incident and only noticed the buzzing at 25-30 mph. I had a ride planned for the next day and was nervous about the buzzing and called the dealership to get their opinion and advice on whether I should ride. Well, that was really no help, I received the standard answer of can you bring it in? We are booked two weeks out. However, they did say it should be fine to ride, so I went on my ride that day. We rode several different roads throughout the course of the ride. Everything from freeway to slower twisty roads. After several hundred miles the buzzing never went away, but I did notice more of a buzzing feeling throughout my bike. It only happened when I was ridding straight up and anytime I was turning or leaning it would go away. I also notice the buzzing was a little stronger at 50 mph, but continued to be strongest at the 25-30 mph and would quickly go away at 31 mph. I was initially concerned this was caused by the wheel bearing that was replaced until I went out on a longer ride. Now, I feel like it is created by the tires. I am hoping at some point this will all go away, but believe I may have to live with this buzzing until I replace the tire. I love the look of the tire and the review that it will last a long time. I am not happy with the buzzing feeling I now have when riding my bike. want to recommend this tire, but honestly have not put enough miles on it, the form made me pick yes or no and as of this review I would have to say no, sorry., so I thought I would share my initial experiences. I did not ride it in the wet, I have no idea on longevity yet, they make me answer them so I just put three, don't read into that.
Can't get the bead to seat on the rim.
I have been doing tires since 2009. Been using Michelin tires since 2015 and I have never had this much trouble in getting one installed. I brought the tire to several reputable shops where I live including a Harley Davidson dealer, since the tire is for a Harley. No one can get it set. I thought it was a defect in the tire, up until I got the replacement one and am having the same issues. I do not recommend the commander 3 at this time. Please have a representative get in contact with me.
vibration
front tire center line hard compound causes real vibration between 60 and 70 mph Hard to balance !!