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ringadingh
02-14-2011, 09:23 AM
Here is an interesting link that was sent to me earlier, I think it will help explain a few things on tire wear.

http://www.rattlebars.com/tirewear/index.html
AlabamaNomadRider
02-14-2011, 10:42 AM
Some interesting reading. Checking tire pressure is the one thing we can do to extend tire life.
yoda
02-14-2011, 09:39 PM
Interesting read. I have used that logic regarding left side front tire wear for years, but for some reason people still cling to the crowned road theory.
scott2007nomad
02-14-2011, 10:22 PM
I was thinking of running a bit lower pressure in my rear tire in order to spread out the wear.
I'm currently run at least 40 lbs.
ringadingh
02-14-2011, 10:44 PM
It does answer a few common questions that we all discuss here. Now if we could only find a way to make these tires last 30-40k.
unwind2
02-15-2011, 06:34 PM
Lots of info...thanks for sharing.
gigicou
04-10-2018, 05:50 AM
Hi,

I want to change my rear tire on my Voyager 2013 , i love Commander II tire, but Michelin does not make the 170/70 -16 , i would like to change for a 180/65-16 , is it a good idea ? it is supposed ti fit !!! thank you
smokier
04-10-2018, 07:11 AM
Great read, thanks for sharing!
plumber63
04-10-2018, 07:36 AM
Hi,

I want to change my rear tire on my Voyager 2013 , i love Commander II tire, but Michelin does not make the 170/70 -16 , i would like to change for a 180/65-16 , is it a good idea ? it is supposed ti fit !!! thank you

Yes that is the one everyone is using on the back. Long wear , but grip not as good as some other brands on wet pavement. But all comes down to personal preference and driving style/habits.
mbarr10
04-10-2018, 10:54 AM
Thank You " Gigicou " for bringing this old thread back to the front. The article on the top was great reading. I also Just purchased the Mich commander 11 for my bike. Ran them on my 1500 classic and will run them again on the Vaquero. Stock tire gave me 5200 miles, I should get better than 10000 on the MC11. Hoping for 12000+. If I slow down some I should get it.
smokier
04-12-2018, 06:41 PM
If I slow down some I should get it.

:P If you don't, is it a speeding ticket or exhibition of acceleration? :lmao: :cheers:

Ride safe,
Smokier
mbarr10
04-12-2018, 08:16 PM
If you don't, is it a speeding ticket or exhibition of acceleration?

Yes , Yes And Yup. But Damn I have fun and a Smile on my face every day I ride. I still average 25.7 in the city. It is a work in Progress, some day I will grow up. So My Grandchild tells me.:yep:
Ponitail
04-13-2018, 06:51 AM
I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.
mbarr10
04-13-2018, 12:02 PM
Thanks Ponitail,
I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.

If you read it on FB it must be true:tup:
smokier
04-14-2018, 06:45 AM
I just saw a post on facebook yesterday that said "If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to!" Guess I'm safe at 58.


Yup! right there with ya!
:D