MICHELIN - Commander III Touring - Rear Tire
Michelin® tire for all types of V-twin cruiser and touring motorcycles
Exceptional wet grip for cruisers MICHELIN® Commander® III Cruiser tires offer the best wet grip and the shortest wet braking distances compared to all major competitors1
Excellent mileage for touring motorcycles MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires offer a tread life that is 25% longer on average compared to all major competitors2
No-compromise performance MICHELIN® Commander® III tires deliver better wet grip AND remarkable longevity
Michelin Premium Touch™ technology The patented sidewall pattern of MICHELIN® Commander® III tires enhances the style of V-twin motorcycles
MICHELIN ADT (Amplified Density Technology): A stiffer, very dense tire casing for excellent handling and responsiveness Aramid fibre tread plies on the rear tire resist deformation caused by centrifugal force, reducing weight and contributing to excellent stability
Cruiser tire:
- The front and rear tire treads use a 100% silica-enriched rubber compound for maximum wet performance.
- The front tire features an optimized groove pattern and a higher void ratio than the MICHELIN Commander® II, for maximum water evacuation.
- Rounder than the Commander® II, the new profile optimizes the tire contact patch, giving a feeling of strong grip even in corners
Touring tire:
- New architecture and a rounder profile than the MICHELIN® Commander® II, for optimal stability and comfort.
- The innovative profile and tread design optimize the tire contact patch, for lower tread wear.
- The front and rear tire treads use a 100% silica-enriched rubber compound for maximum wet performance.
Note:
1) Based on internal tests conducted in Fontange (France) using a 2016 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight fitted with a 130/90 B16 front tire and a 150/50 B16 rear tire, comparing the lap times and braking distances of MICHELIN® Commander® III Cruiser tires with METZELER® CruisetecTM and M888 MarathonTM Ultra tires and DUNLOP® Elite 4 tires. Actual road results may vary.
2) Based on third-party tests conducted in Dallas (Texas) on road surfaces using a 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic fitted with a 130/80 B17 front tire and a 180/65 B16 rear tire, comparing the wear rates of MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires with METZELER® M888 MarathonTM Ultra and DUNLOP® American Elite tires. Actual road results may vary.
Features
- Tire width: 180
- Aspect ratio %: 65
- Wheel diameter: 16
- Position: Rear
- Construction: Bias
- Classification: Cruiser
- Tube: Tubeless (TL), Tube type (TT)
- Load and speed index: 81H (210 km/h / 1119 lbs)
- Sidewall: Black
- Compatible brands: BMW, HARLEY-DAVIDSON, HONDA, INDIAN
- Tire size: 180/65B16
- Number: 311187