MICHELIN - Commander III Touring - Front Tire
Michelin® tire for all types of V-twin (V-engine) cruiser and touring motorcycles
Exceptional wet-road grip for cruiser motorcycles Compared to all major competitors1, MICHELIN® Commander® III Cruiser tires offer the best wet-road grip and the shortest braking distances in wet conditions
Excellent mileage for touring motorcycles MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires offer a tread that lasts 25% longer on average than all major competitors2
Performance without compromise MICHELIN® Commander® III tires offer better wet-road grip AND remarkable longevity
Michelin Premium Touch™ Technology The patented sidewall design of MICHELIN® Commander® III tires enhances the style of V-twin motorcycles
MICHELIN ADT (Amplified Density Technology): A stiffer and denser tire casing that promotes excellent handling and responsiveness Aramid fiber tread grooves on the rear tire resist deformation caused by centrifugal force, reducing weight and contributing to excellent stability
Cruiser Tire:
- The front and rear tire tread uses a 100% silica-enriched rubber compound for maximum wet-road performance.
- The front tire features an optimized groove pattern and a higher siping rate compared to the MICHELIN Commander® II tire, promoting maximum water evacuation.
- More rounded compared to the Commander® II tire, the new profile optimizes the tire contact patch, providing a strong grip sensation even in corners
Touring Tire:
- New architecture and more rounded profile compared to the MICHELIN® Commander® II tire, offering optimal stability and comfort.
- Innovative, the profile and tread design optimize the tire contact patch, thus promoting lower tread wear.
- The front and rear tire tread uses a 100% silica-enriched rubber compound for maximum wet-road performance.
Note:
1) Based on internal tests conducted in Fontange (France) using a 2016 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle equipped with a 130/90 B16 front tire and a 150/50 B16 rear tire, and comparing the lap times and braking distances of MICHELIN® Commander® III Cruiser tires to those of METZELER® CruisetecTM and M888 MarathonTM Ultra tires, and DUNLOP® Elite 4. 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 motorcycle equipped with a 130/80 B17 front tire and a 180/65 B16 rear tire, and comparing the wear rates of MICHELIN® Commander® III Touring tires to those of METZELER® M888 MarathonTM Ultra tires, and DUNLOP® American Elite. Actual road results may vary.
Specifications
- Tire width: 130
- Aspect ratio %: 90
- Wheel diameter: 16
- Chart position: Front
- Construction: Bias
- Classification: Sport touring
- Tubes: Tubeless (TL), Tubed (TT)
- Speed rating: 73H (210 km/h / 805 lbs)
- Sidewall: Black
- Compatible brands: BMW, HARLEY-DAVIDSON, KAWASAKI, TRIUMPH
- Tire size: 130/90B16
- Number: 311183