I'm an MFG spec-type guy, since the bike Didn't come with 180's it's probably not the best of ideas but there's a lot showing it being done. Since you've had no problems and enjoy your decision, it's good enough for me 👍
Am Very glad you were ok 👍 I'm no expert by any means and since I have the stock 2019 Kendra's, I've been researching, leaning towards the Mich Commander III' s.
Rembo, I see on the sidewalk the Mich Comm III's are a Bias belted, do they come in a Radoal belted version? I'm pleased with the Michelin tire, yet, am looking to get a "Radial" version if I could. Doug🏍️👍
I put 12,000 on both my old Commander II's. Just put on Commander III. The III's really stick. When you lean you can really feel the tires grab. I scrape my motorcycle on a regular basis now. I ride up Painted Cave road: hairpins, twistys and gravel. So much fun and confidence with great tires. My Scout came with Pirelli Night Dragons....they wore out so fast. Its so great to hear from a man who rides Cruisers and Indians. I share this video with my Indian friends.
I have Commander 3's ( Cruisers Reinforced ), on my 1500 Vulcan. The sizes match stock and am very happy with them. Any complaints about vibration / humming disappears quickly as the exterior finish scrubs off. Best gripping tires I've ever had on a cruiser. Going into year 2 on them and wear is awesome !....Can't see any !
Hey so I just order rear commander 3 but a commander 2 for the front to avoid the vibrations. youre confident that what people are experience goes away?
Rembo, I'm looking at changing to the commander III tires right at the start. O had a car with the "XZX" tires on it 35 years ago. They handled better than I expected! I'm an auto tech, so, having to work on brakes has given me the opportunity to find out how well other tires perform. They bombed compared to my XZX's, so I know that the commander III's will be a MAJOR upgrade from OEM tires. Doug🏍️👍😎🦅
I'm currently using Pirelli Night Dragon. The compound is very soft for cruiser bikes so it sticks like a sport bike, and it provides very sporty handling too. They are very good, if you don't put many miles on your bike each year, because I think it won't last very long compared to the other brands.
Ive used the commander 3. the avon cobras on my bobber. And then i went to a metzler me888 i recommend the metzlers it has way better grip in the wet and it also has white walls which i have on them currently and i love the grip in the rain very confidence inspiring and the avon cobras are even better in the rain but they dont last long
1:40 Did you drill a hole through your foot peg and stick a bolt through it so you'll hit a replaceable bolt first and scrap it before you hit the peg... or did the bike come like that?
I have 60k miles combined on my sport baggers, Triumph Thunderbird SE and Triumph Thunderbird Commander. 90 percent 2 up (190lbs. And 125lbs) , very little highway riding. Michelin Commander II rear tires 5k to 6k miles. Closer to 6k on the Commander III. 4500 to 5500 on Metzler 880 and 888. Metzler a bit stickier. All tires are discarded just before wear bar contact. All miles are for rear tire only
Saw a dude do a bob job on his Indian scout. Raised suspension by an inch, new shocks, and he had Duro Medians. They only had the rear tire, so he slapped a rear tire on the front too and had a trask exhaust. Real nice guy. Looked great and he took it off road almost like an ADV bike.
Thank you so much for that great review! I have a 2015 Scout Cruiser and I'm looking for a good long lasting tire. I'm not afraid to dump some money if I know I'm getting good quality. I'm not an aggressive rider but, up here in Massachusetts we do have a lot of twisty turnies! Lol! So I was happy to hear that this is not only a tire for longevity, but also good for gripping the corners. I live at the foot of the most popular road for bikes in New England, Rt. 2, The Mohawk Trail, from Greenfield (my town) to N. Adams. Check it out if you're ever in the area, especially when the foliage is turning! Thanks again for the great review and ride safe. Peace!
The Commander III's fix some of the issue with the II's including even more longevity. I did not want to buy II's knowing the III's were out and getting great reviews.
The tread pattern on the front tire is reversed so it appears to be on backwards but you'll notice the directional arrow is going in the right direction. It's just the way Michelin makes them
they are on correct. front tread is reversed because the only torsion it gets is from braking. the rear tire drives the bike so the torsion is applying on the ground in the opposite direction
I need help with the tire sizes please. Your front tire is 130/90B16 73H. What's the size for your rear tire? I wanna buy these as a birthday gift to a scout owner, but have no idea how tires are for motorcycles. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.
Are you sure it’s not your bike? I’ve had excellent experience with Michelin over the years. There are many factors and I would like to know how the determination was made that it’s the tire. Any manufacture could have just a bad batch or a bad tire, but a blanket statement for Michelin to get their act together is kind of pushing it don’t you think?
@@RemboUSMC my bike had its 15k service. Fork oil change, oil change, I changed the spark plugs too (overkill but I don’t min), air filter, I checked brakes while at it. Drove it the same day and felt fine as usual. I changed my stock tire then drove it back home and felt the fine buzz vibration on my steering wheel that I didn’t feel before on the stock tires. I then dove into the wormhole that is the internet and found a bunch of posts about customers having issues with Michelin commander 3s specifically front tire sizes. All were complaints about the same issue or worse. Tire was balanced correctly.
I've got the Commander 3 tyres on my Harley Softail Slim 103 (2014 model), but they buzz badly and vibrate badly also. I might have to raise the issue with Michelin and hopefully they explain what the problem is.
@@RemboUSMC I appreciate the suggestion, but the tyres buzzed and vibrated within 50 metres of riding away from the motorcycle tyre shop where I had the Commander 3's fitted and balanced. I wish it was that simple. I'll contact the tyre shop and ask what my options are. In the meantime, I might experiment with the pressure and see if that helps.
@@spexsuspend It turned into a real saga ... Upon having the new Commander 3 tyres fitted, I could feel the buzz at about 24mph, but worse still the front end vibrated above 50mph. The tyre shop swapped the Michelin for a Bridgestone Battlecruise H50, which fixed the buzz but the front end vibrated above 50mph, so it seems that the tyre fitter bent my rim when changing from the OEM Dunlop to the Commander 3. Now I need to find a good spoke wheel surgeon who can true the wheel as best as he can, otherwise my only other option is to get a replacement rim and have the spoke wheel surgeon build a new wheel with existing spokes & hub. The vibration has really taken the shine off the riding experience, because I ride for pleasure, not to endure frustration. Anyway, I appreciate you asking and I hope you don't have the bad luck that I did.
Did you replace the rear with a 150 90 stock size ? I'm thinking of going 180 65 , your thoughts as I value & learn from you opinions/videos. Thank you Sir, Semper Fi
Yes. LOL. For me it is a combination of both but I put an emphasis on grip for safety over mileage for cost effectiveness. This Commander III is way better than the stock tires that were on my Indian Scout Bobber.
What are your favorite cruiser tires?
I'm an MFG spec-type guy, since the bike Didn't come with 180's it's probably not the best of ideas but there's a lot showing it being done. Since you've had no problems and enjoy your decision, it's good enough for me 👍
@@brettsjohnson5925 Until I was hit head on January 31st 2021 and that Indian Scout Bobber was totaled. I was OK.
Am Very glad you were ok 👍
I'm no expert by any means and since I have the stock 2019 Kendra's, I've been researching, leaning towards the Mich Commander III' s.
Rembo, I see on the sidewalk the Mich Comm III's are a Bias belted, do they come in a Radoal belted version? I'm pleased with the Michelin tire, yet, am looking to get a "Radial" version if I could. Doug🏍️👍
I put 12,000 on both my old Commander II's. Just put on Commander III. The III's really stick. When you lean you can really feel the tires grab. I scrape my motorcycle on a regular basis now. I ride up Painted Cave road: hairpins, twistys and gravel. So much fun and confidence with great tires. My Scout came with Pirelli Night Dragons....they wore out so fast. Its so great to hear from a man who rides Cruisers and Indians. I share this video with my Indian friends.
Thank you for taking the time to post. My Indian needs to be replaced because someone hit me head on and it was a total loss.
I have Commander 3's ( Cruisers Reinforced ), on my 1500 Vulcan. The sizes match stock and am very happy with them. Any complaints about vibration / humming disappears quickly as the exterior finish scrubs off. Best gripping tires I've ever had on a cruiser. Going into year 2 on them and wear is awesome !....Can't see any !
Hey so I just order rear commander 3 but a commander 2 for the front to avoid the vibrations. youre confident that what people are experience goes away?
I’m about to order a set of Commander 3 and can’t wait to remember how my bike felt when new
Rembo, I'm looking at changing to the commander III tires right at the start. O had a car with the "XZX" tires on it 35 years ago. They handled better than I expected! I'm an auto tech, so, having to work on brakes has given me the opportunity to find out how well other tires perform. They bombed compared to my XZX's, so I know that the commander III's will be a MAJOR upgrade from OEM tires. Doug🏍️👍😎🦅
Thanks for the info. I don't have that bike anymore and use Michelin Road 6's on my Ducati now. Major difference.
I'm currently using Pirelli Night Dragon. The compound is very soft for cruiser bikes so it sticks like a sport bike, and it provides very sporty handling too. They are very good, if you don't put many miles on your bike each year, because I think it won't last very long compared to the other brands.
Thanks for sharing!
I have commander 111 on my ultra classic limited love them great ride and handling
Ive used the commander 3. the avon cobras on my bobber. And then i went to a metzler me888 i recommend the metzlers it has way better grip in the wet and it also has white walls which i have on them currently and i love the grip in the rain very confidence inspiring and the avon cobras are even better in the rain but they dont last long
Interesting to hear about the grip in rain with the Metzlers. Thank you for sharing.
@@RemboUSMC bout to say i saw your plate design i live in SW florida so i got the same rains as you and i wouldnt choose anything else for rain grip
Make sure when the tyres are fitted the tyre is installed properly on the rim check the bead that it is exactly on the rim all the way round
1:40 Did you drill a hole through your foot peg and stick a bolt through it so you'll hit a replaceable bolt first and scrap it before you hit the peg... or did the bike come like that?
That is how many bikes come. I did not change anything.
I have 60k miles combined on my sport baggers, Triumph Thunderbird SE and Triumph Thunderbird Commander. 90 percent 2 up (190lbs. And 125lbs) , very little highway riding. Michelin Commander II rear tires 5k to 6k miles. Closer to 6k on the Commander III. 4500 to 5500 on Metzler 880 and 888. Metzler a bit stickier. All tires are discarded just before wear bar contact. All miles are for rear tire only
Thanks for sharing!
I love commander 3s. But, I just ordered Metzeler CruiseTec to see how I like it.
Let us know in the comments how you like them
Saw a dude do a bob job on his Indian scout. Raised suspension by an inch, new shocks, and he had Duro Medians. They only had the rear tire, so he slapped a rear tire on the front too and had a trask exhaust. Real nice guy. Looked great and he took it off road almost like an ADV bike.
Sounds like a great setup. The bike really has to come up to be used for adventure but the look would be cool nevertheless.
I would tell everyone the mope head wasn’t mine also but we already know your a Scooter Brother:)
The scooter was sold, and it really wasn’t mine but honestly, I wouldn’t mind having one because they are extremely convenient.
I like my stock knobby tires there good at 80 mph and thy grab slipper lawns, and a little hill climbing i do
Definitely great for off the road riding.
Thank you so much for that great review! I have a 2015 Scout Cruiser and I'm looking for a good long lasting tire. I'm not afraid to dump some money if I know I'm getting good quality. I'm not an aggressive rider but, up here in Massachusetts we do have a lot of twisty turnies! Lol! So I was happy to hear that this is not only a tire for longevity, but also good for gripping the corners. I live at the foot of the most popular road for bikes in New England, Rt. 2, The Mohawk Trail, from Greenfield (my town) to N. Adams. Check it out if you're ever in the area, especially when the foliage is turning! Thanks again for the great review and ride safe. Peace!
Thanks for making this Video 👍
Have a 2019 with the stock Kendra's
and was wondering the difference between the Commander II's and III's.
Glad I could help. Compound upgrade to last longer.
I'm thinking about switching to the commander 2s from the scout 60 stock. I too live in Florida but avoid riding in the rain. 2 or 3s in your opinion?
The Commander III's fix some of the issue with the II's including even more longevity. I did not want to buy II's knowing the III's were out and getting great reviews.
Is your front tire direction backwards?
no. not sure what you are seeing.
The tread pattern on the front tire is reversed so it appears to be on backwards but you'll notice the directional arrow is going in the right direction. It's just the way Michelin makes them
they are on correct. front tread is reversed because the only torsion it gets is from braking. the rear tire drives the bike so the torsion is applying on the ground in the opposite direction
I need help with the tire sizes please. Your front tire is 130/90B16 73H. What's the size for your rear tire? I wanna buy these as a birthday gift to a scout owner, but have no idea how tires are for motorcycles. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.
I don't remember anymore because that bike was totaled the end of January when someone hit me head on.
rear is 150/80B16 77H
I got the commander 3s and I feel a vibration when riding even on smooth roads. Michelin needs to get their stuff straight.
Are you sure it’s not your bike? I’ve had excellent experience with Michelin over the years. There are many factors and I would like to know how the determination was made that it’s the tire. Any manufacture could have just a bad batch or a bad tire, but a blanket statement for Michelin to get their act together is kind of pushing it don’t you think?
@@RemboUSMC my bike had its 15k service. Fork oil change, oil change, I changed the spark plugs too (overkill but I don’t min), air filter, I checked brakes while at it. Drove it the same day and felt fine as usual. I changed my stock tire then drove it back home and felt the fine buzz vibration on my steering wheel that I didn’t feel before on the stock tires. I then dove into the wormhole that is the internet and found a bunch of posts about customers having issues with Michelin commander 3s specifically front tire sizes. All were complaints about the same issue or worse. Tire was balanced correctly.
I've got the Commander 3 tyres on my Harley Softail Slim 103 (2014 model), but they buzz badly and vibrate badly also. I might have to raise the issue with Michelin and hopefully they explain what the problem is.
Hmmm. I would rebalance them first unless you already did.
@@RemboUSMC I appreciate the suggestion, but the tyres buzzed and vibrated within 50 metres of riding away from the motorcycle tyre shop where I had the Commander 3's fitted and balanced. I wish it was that simple. I'll contact the tyre shop and ask what my options are. In the meantime, I might experiment with the pressure and see if that helps.
@@Jonathan-L Yeah, could be from a bad batch that has thick or thin spots causing this. I am happy I did not have that problem.
Hi, @Jonathan L did you solved vibrate/buzz issue with Softail Slim? I own exactly same bike and thinking about Commander 3.
@@spexsuspend It turned into a real saga ... Upon having the new Commander 3 tyres fitted, I could feel the buzz at about 24mph, but worse still the front end vibrated above 50mph. The tyre shop swapped the Michelin for a Bridgestone Battlecruise H50, which fixed the buzz but the front end vibrated above 50mph, so it seems that the tyre fitter bent my rim when changing from the OEM Dunlop to the Commander 3. Now I need to find a good spoke wheel surgeon who can true the wheel as best as he can, otherwise my only other option is to get a replacement rim and have the spoke wheel surgeon build a new wheel with existing spokes & hub. The vibration has really taken the shine off the riding experience, because I ride for pleasure, not to endure frustration. Anyway, I appreciate you asking and I hope you don't have the bad luck that I did.
Favtor recommendation are not for your bike they are for the oem tires
I heard this c3 does high speed wobble. Have you experienced high speed wobble with c3?
I personally did not and exceeded 100mph multiple times.
Did you replace the rear with a 150 90 stock size ? I'm thinking of going 180 65 , your thoughts as I value & learn from you opinions/videos. Thank you Sir, Semper Fi
Hey Brett, I replaced with the exact same size. I was extremely happy with my choice. More nimble and more traction than stock.
Yeah they're great - until it rains...
Yeah, the Michelin Road 6 tires are even better.
wow look at that shock angle
Did you consider going bigger on rear?
No, I like the feel that I have and did not see a reason to do so. I wonder how big I could have gone on that stock rim........
@@RemboUSMC seems like I remember someone saying you could go to 180 without modifying
@@RemboUSMC some manuals say no more than 10%
is mileage or grip more important to you.
Yes. LOL. For me it is a combination of both but I put an emphasis on grip for safety over mileage for cost effectiveness. This Commander III is way better than the stock tires that were on my Indian Scout Bobber.
@@RemboUSMC cool. id rather have more grip and less mileage tyres are always cheaper than the hospital. thank you for the update
@@dantae666 True
Your front tire looks like it’s mounted backwards, just saying
I have no idea, I was hit over a year and a half ago head on and the bike was totaled.
I having Michelin commander 2s put on this week . I loved the other set, outstanding wear and durability. They grip very well out here in arizona
I’m pretty sure we don’t have to blur out our license plates in 2021 when making a video