Wow, mine is a '22 Classic and tires are '20 also, but with 4K miles, my front and rear have performed well and look pretty good. Maybe these tires like the Florida heat.
Replacements for Commander 3
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Ulrich
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LOL .. you have a lot more humidity than we have .. we have the triple digits in temperature .. and single digits in humidity! ... btw mine is a 21 FE so a much narrower tire than yours
Bmw newbee
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I had to replace my front tire at 6000 miles it had scalloped.
I went to Metzler ME888 front and rear put another 6000 miles on and they look like new.
I went to Metzler ME888 front and rear put another 6000 miles on and they look like new.
What did your bike have stock? Is the ME888 a better ride and less sound?
Ulrich
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Ohhh good question! .. I tried the Metzler Cruisetec in the front and they seem to be a bit too soft for this heavy bike (FE narrow front tire). Started to 'cup' about 3000 miles in ... great tire, runs quiet and feels good ... but (IMO) maybe not the right tire for this bike ... was going to look at the ME 888 Marathon next ... it really would be good to know if it runs as quiet as the Cruisetec.
RhoXS
Member
I have had great success with Dunlop Elite 4 tires on my Victory Vision. Will likely go to E4 on my TC but switch to all radial. The E4 has an 80H load rating and I'm hoping to get a bit better ride. The TC rides like a dump truck compared to my Vic.
fleabag
Active member
I just put on a set of Commander III’s in my bagger and noticed the front tire likes to sing just like the Michelins on RT.
I have the Bridgestone Battlecruise H50 and they handle very well and are also quiet. I have only done 2600 mls but so far they look great.