New Tires

dekberg · Feb 28, 2012

I know they are new, but has anyone mounted these new Michelin Commander II tires. They look like the best competition for Metzeler 880s. I like how hard the Metzelers are but they just don't get great traction (back tire). I can roast them in third. The michelins look good too and have the 170 rear for the MAX.

Thanks,
Darren

DMAN999 · Feb 28, 2012

LOL, I just asked that same question here:
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?p=240331#post240331

It does look like it might be a good alternative for our Gen 1's.

Redbone · Feb 28, 2012

It looks to have a nice round profile with a nice tread pattern, if indeed that is the bias ply tire dipicted. The Commander series offers a radial as well.

DMAN999 · Feb 28, 2012

The Michelin Commander II tire are currently available in the following sizes:

Michelin Commander II Rear

140/90 B15 76H Reinforced
150/90 B15 74H
170/80 B15 77H
130/90 B16 73H Reinforced
150/80 B16 77H Reinforced
140/90 B16 77H Reinforced
180/65 B16 81H Reinforced
140/75 R17 67V Radial
160/70 B17 73V
200/55 R17 78V Radial

B = Bias Ply
R = Radial

This info came Michelin Here:
http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index.cfm?event=commander
And from a Review of these Tires here:
http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2012/michelin-commander-ii-cruiser-tires-test

naughtyG · Feb 29, 2012

Speed rating 'H' is too low for the Max, in some (most) countries this will invalidate your insurance.

Also, does this tire come in our front size of 110/90-18? I like matching front and rear when I can..

DMAN999 · Feb 29, 2012

No, it doesn't come in a size we can use up front.
But this one does:
Michelin Pilot Activ (Bias Ply)
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx

And I've personally haven't had a Front and rear Matching Set in at least 5 years.
I just always make sure I have a Good Quality Front tire.
I'm currently running the Shinko 230 TourMaster Rear and Metzeler Lasertec Front.
And while I do prefer a V Rated Tire, it's Extremely rare that I get over 120 mph anymore and Issurance isn't affected by using the H Rated Tire in the States.

85vmax · Mar 1, 2012

Unless your gonna be chasing your buddies on their crotch rockets for over 1/2 hour at speeds over 130....H is fine.

I have my very first set of H rated tires on...Pirrelli Routes....because I was tired of just getting less than 3K miles out of the Qualifiers and Shinkos..........
and they do 150 just fine, handle just as good (more sidewall) and hold up a lot longer in the middle.

sdt354 · Mar 2, 2012

85vmax said:
Unless your gonna be chasing your buddies on their crotch rockets for over 1/2 hour at speeds over 130....H is fine.

I have my very first set of H rated tires on...Pirrelli Routes....because I was tired of just getting less than 3K miles out of the Qualifiers and Shinkos..........
and they do 150 just fine, handle just as good (more sidewall) and hold up a lot longer in the middle.

+1, lots of H rated tires on Vmax's. Anyone herd of a problem
with H rated? I haven't.
Steve-o

naughtyG · Mar 2, 2012

sdt354 said:
+1, lots of H rated tires on Vmax's. Anyone herd of a problem
with H rated? I haven't.
Steve-o

I totally agree - no problem riding.

BUT, in countries like Europe and Australia, the wrong rated tire (especially lower rating) will invalidate your insurance, so if anything at all ever happens to you and an insurance 'expert' notices the rating, you can instantly kiss goodbye to your claim.

Diablotin · Mar 2, 2012

200-55R17.... sweet

I should still have enough clearance my 190 still has room

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jayterrence · Mar 5, 2015

I have the Michelin Commander II's on my bike front and rear matching, front is stock size, rear is a 170/15 Bias ply and fits with no mods. Half a summer on both and they still look brand new, really nice feel on the road, they grip well both on dry, hard cornering, and cut water well, and are supposed to last longer than the dunlop, balancing was super easy,UNFORTUNATELY no white walls!! The matching set was available in the US last summer, the front was the hard one to find because of its unique size...Im going to get another set, you never know when or why they stop making them. it took a little while to find a supplier to get the pair up to Canada.

Ray Sheardown · Feb 2, 2019

What size are you running front and rear?

I can only find a 170 80 R15 for the rear.

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