Metzler ME880's to Michelin Commander II's ?
#11
09-24-2014 | 05:49 PM
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From: Senoia Ga
I've got the commander II's... I put the back on when my factory Dunlop gave out at 12,000. The front lasted untill 17,000 but then I replaced it with a commander II also. BUT I will say that the Michilin's ARE SMOOTH. Very smooth..But I also put dyna beads into them. My dunlops were cuped out, both of them, despite my best efforts to maintain the pressure in them. My new back tire, of course, has 5,000 miles on it and still looks new. I'm liking the commanders at this point. I'm going to the fall rally in PCB Panama city beach fl. Gonna put 600 miles on them 2 up. By the way, most of my miles are 2 up.
#12
09-24-2014 | 07:16 PM
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Can't get to page 2 as I have a puter issue so sorry if this has been mentioned already. First of all I have ran the Commander II's a couple times and not very happy with mileage or handling, particularly in tar snakes. Never ran the 880 but the trip 8's are awesome tires and my now go to tire. I also ran the Dunlop E III a number of times and a great tire but holding onto the 888. On the plus side I can find any tire for either of my bikes. Also great deals to be had n sites like Jake Wilson and Dennis Kirk.
#13
09-24-2014 | 09:06 PM
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From: McKinney, Texas
Just replaced my rear Metzeler 888 with a hair over 16k on it. Still had a whisper of tread left, but it caught a nail so I swapped. While the wet traction was a tiny bit suspect, (not unexpected really) it wore like iron and rode great, 1 up, 2 up, slow speed, interstate... I would not hesitate to buy it again.
I swapped for a Dunlop American Elite. Why? I'm curious how it will hold up and handle compared to the Metzeler. And it's made in the USA. I'll let you all know in about 15k miles...
I swapped for a Dunlop American Elite. Why? I'm curious how it will hold up and handle compared to the Metzeler. And it's made in the USA. I'll let you all know in about 15k miles...
#14
09-25-2014 | 11:18 AM
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From: Roseville, CA
I replaced my 880's with the Commander II's looking for some more mileage out of the rear tire. The Comm II's handle tar snakes, road grooves, any problems with road surface very well, but sometimes i get a little wobble that was not there with the 880's. I don't think I care FOR them and will go to the 888's next time. Talked to a guy the other with a SG and he has 14000 on his front 888 and 11000 on the rear 888
#16
09-29-2014 | 01:15 PM
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From: Honah Lee
I had a ME880 on the front and lasted longer than any tire. Needed a new front. Called dealer and all he had was 3 Dunlops 402. $145 with free mounting. So said what the heck, went in and he did not have them. Said he did not realize they were on order. Gave me a Commander and took 15 off for a price match. (Yesterday) Tire is sort of skimpy compared to Metzler and especially Dunlop. Took 4 times the weight to balance and still fills buzzy ($20 which was not included in free mounting no less). I jacked it up and it has about 1/16" runout. Probably the buzz I fill. May sound like Michelin would be quality but appears to be junk from Thailand which is where it is made. My rear Michelin was made in Spain. It howls like crazy in a hard turn.
#18
09-29-2014 | 05:48 PM
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From: Honah Lee
This is a Softail Deuce with a slightly overgrown bicycle tire on the front. 30 front/36 rear is book. Why would you think it should run more than the OEM Dunlop? 80/90x21
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