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07-13-2016, 01:39 PM
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Michelin tires
Another ringing endorsement for the Commander 11's. 27000 miles on the back tire with 4.5mm of tread left. Only a screw stopped it prematurely. Almost exclusive solo riding with psi at 40.
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07-13-2016, 01:52 PM
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Wow that's a ton of miles on a rear tire. I have about 5000 on my Vaquero that I bought new in February. When I need to replace tires I will go with the Michelin Comanche II's. Seems to be the preference of most riders.
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07-14-2016, 08:18 AM
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Got that kind of mileage on my 900 with Metzelers, too. My new 2015 Vaquero is a month old and I have 4000 miles. I expect the OEM Bridgestones will be gone before long.
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07-14-2016, 09:15 AM
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Darn screws
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07-14-2016, 09:46 AM
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About to replace my rear tire on the Voyager (Comander II). Have about 10,000 miles on it. Been very happy with it, twice the miles I was getting.
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07-14-2016, 10:32 AM
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 I got 19600 out of mine. But then again, I don't do jack rabbit starts and stops. I deliberately try to get the most milage I can out of my tires.
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07-14-2016, 10:33 AM
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You were screwed!
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07-14-2016, 11:16 AM
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So far I am happy as a sow in slop with my Commander IIs but 27k? Looks like I have a lot to look forward to!
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07-14-2016, 12:03 PM
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I'm about ready to replace mine in about 3 three weeks. I'm following suite too and going with commanders
where is the best place to buy'em at?
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07-14-2016, 07:39 PM
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For a good price on MC II's check Jakewilson.com or denniskirk.com
In Iowa, get DennisKirk orders the next day! Crazy! 
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07-15-2016, 06:39 AM
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I got my pair from MC Superstore for about $305 shipped.
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07-15-2016, 10:12 AM
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Wow, 27k out of these tires? I just replaced my rear Michelin and I only had 12k on it. Still it is almost 3x what I got out of the original bridgestone.
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07-15-2016, 12:50 PM
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Have not wore out a rear Commander II on my Voyager, but with about 14,500 miles, the tire was cupping and started to split in the tread grooves. This tire still had 4/32" of tread left out of 10/32 when new. I did replace it with another Commander II. The air pressure got down to 20lbs psi over the winter and I feel this is what caused the problem with tire. I ride year round, just let it get too low. My fault.
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07-15-2016, 04:25 PM
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Just put on a set. Getting ready for Red Lodge.
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07-15-2016, 08:41 PM
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