Michelin Commander III Tire

160/70B17 73V COMMANDERIII CR RR TL/TT

Michelin^® tire for all types of V-Twin Cruisers and Touring bikes

Exceptional Wet Grip for Cruiser Bikes
MICHELIN^® Commander^® III Cruiser tires offer the best wet grip and the shortest stopping distances in wet conditions among leading competitors¹

Class-Leading Mileage for Touring Bikes
MICHELIN^® Commander^® III Touring tires offer an average of 25% longer tread life among leading competitors²

Performance Without Compromise
MICHELIN^® Commander^® III tires deliver enhanced wet grip AND exceptional longevity

Michelin’s Premium Touch™ Technology
The patented sidewall design of the MICHELIN^® Commander^® III tires enhance the styling of V-Twin motorcycles

MICHELIN ADT: Amplified Density Technology
A highly dense, more rigid tire casing, which helps deliver excellent feedback and handling. Aramid tread plies on the rear tire resist centrifugal growth, reduce weight and provide excellent stability

Cruiser :

• The front and rear tread compound use 100% silica reinforced rubber for maximum performance in wet conditions.
• The front tire offers an optimized groove design with a higher void ratio as compared to the MICHELIN Commander II tire to help maximize water dispersion.
• The new, more rounded profile as compared to the MICHELIN^® Commander^® II tire optimizes the contact patch across the entire profile for a more planted feel even during cornering.

Touring:

• New architecture and more rounded profile as compared to the MICHELIN^® Commander^® II tire for optimal stability and comfort.
• The new profile and tread pattern optimizes the contact patch, which promotes excellent tread wear.
• The front and rear tread compound use 100% silica reinforced rubber for maximum performance in wet conditions.

Note
1: Based on internal test conducted in Fontange, France using a 2016 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight fitted with 130/90 B 16 front tire and 150/50 B16 rear tire comparing lap times and stopping distances of MICHELIN^® Commander^® III Cruiser tires with METZELER^® Cruisetec^TM, METZELER^® M888 Marathon^TM Ultra, and DUNLOP^® Elite 4 tires. Actual on-road results may vary.

2: Based on third-party test in Dallas, Texas on surface roads using a 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic fitted with 130/80 B 17 front tire and 180/65 B16 rear tire comparing wear rates of MICHELIN^® Commander^® III Touring tires with METZELER^® M888 MarathonTM Ultra, and DUNLOP^® American Elite tires. Actual results may vary.