WARNING: Michelin front Commander III tires

[Ahodge75]

I guess I’m confused about why they say tire isn’t supposed to be on the Roadstar. Didn’t they say the tire works on a 2000 Roadstar? They make the tire size what does it matter what year bike it’s on? Am I missing a big difference between a 99 and 2000 and then again a 2000 and the rest of the years…….I didn’t realize the 2000 was that special……

[NCB]

I never got a clear answer. The rep told me the only thing he could go by is their website. I told him they needed to update their website. I also told him that if you went to JP cycles or any place like that sells tires, they would tell you that commander 3s are a exact fit. Michelin's own ad says the Commander 2 and 3 are made for all kinds of V-Twin motorcycles.
I quit arguing with him when he said he would pay to replace my tires. I know that if your bike is not listed on their website they will consider it a misfit and not warranty the tire!

[Shores]

I guess I’m confused about why they say tire isn’t supposed to be on the Roadstar. Didn’t they say the tire works on a 2000 Roadstar? They make the tire size what does it matter what year bike it’s on? Am I missing a big difference between a 99 and 2000 and then again a 2000 and the rest of the years…….I didn’t realize the 2000 was that special……

It does fit but their policy is based on large corporate silos that don't really communicate with each other. Somebody made the decision years ago that it fits a 2000 and nobody ever questioned them or updated the info. Too many silos with local reps probably not having a whole lot of influence on marketing.

[MidnightRide]

They obviously need to pull the recommendation from the 2000 in addition to everything else. I have an '01 and highly doubt there's any difference between mine and a 2000. Total clusterfuck IMHO. Just seems odd.

In the meantime my Shinko 777's seem to be doing fine.

I had some Bridgestone dual compound's on my last bike, a 550 lb. sport touring bike. Loved them. Hard rubber in the center and soft on the sides. Anyone know if they make that tire for a cruiser such as our RS's? I think they were Battleaxe's but don't quote me.

[NCB]

They know that their tires are being sold and installed on many bikes not listed on their website. Just another way to cover their ass as far as warranty issues are concerned!

[MikeyC]

Totally agree with NCB on cover their asses. On the other note, I was really happy with the Dunlop American Elite's and I think they are a hard soft compound, but I haven't verified that.

[brianmac]

spread the word, dont by michelin C3's , hurt em in the pocket.......

[NCB]

Well, Michelin replaced my 32/19 date defective tire with a 5/22 date tire and it has the same high spot in the replacement tire! So, now the dealership is going to replace the 2nd defective tire with a different brand and handle the second defective tire issue with their Michelin rep. Very frustrating to say the least! This tire should be on the list! 130/90 B16 73H

Tubeless

[Shores]

shores , you are on your 4th commander 3's? have they been out that long, or u thinking comm 2's?

No, metzler's. See below.

[NCB]

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