My '06 uses a MU85B16. Last year I tried a 150/80 instead of the 140/90 the tire companies recommend. As a bonus, the Michelin Commander II is cheaper in the 150/80 size. I've got 13K on it, mostly 2 up, and figure I can get another 4K. Does a slightly wider tire wear better or is the Commander II better? Does anyone else substitute the 150/80 for the MU85?

 

This is rather interesting. I've just put the Commander II on the front and about to order one for the rear. Can anyone else comment on this?

 

Wish I could change the Title, I meant 150/80, not 60. I ordered another Michelin Commander II and this time I'm going to measure the tread depth.

 

Yeah. I noticed the typo while you were typing the question. I figured you meant 150/80 after writing it twice. You seem to have had good results with it. I guess i'll give it a shot. I have an 07 street glide and my recommended tire size is the same.

 

As a general rule of thumb a wider tire will wear more down the center than a stock or thinner tire. Could just be the Commander has a different composition that lasts longer with your ride style and two up. Sounds like the best of both worlds, might as well stick with it.

 

These two tire sizes get swapped by many. The MU series usually comes with several 32nd's more tread depth when new then a 150, this should transfer to longer tread life, but too many variables to say that may be true.
I would run the MU85 for no better reason then it is what the mfg prefers and the tire looks better. Metzeler's new ME 888 in the 150/16 comes with a reinforced sidewall and a big improvement in capacity, which may convert to improved safety and tread life. I went with the Metz 888 150/16 on my Heritage just for these reasons

 

I am trying to lower my 06 streteglide. Had a stroke last july 4. Just tryin to get 1/2 " or so without buyin new shocks. any Ideas?

 

I assume you have 16" wheels on front and back currently. The SG has the shorter rear shocks from the factory already. Several companies supply aftermarket lowering kits on Ebay etc. They run about $20-$30 and easy to install on the FL's. I don't know what kind of quality kits they are, but they have been around for years. Many times you can find or post a request to swap your stock seat for a reach seat on the forum, some riders want off the reach seat.