Michelin Commander 150/90H-15 Rear Tire

[TheTwistedNomad]

Morning all,

Has anyone tried these for the Max? If so, are they shaped like a more like a sport bike type radial? How is the handling on them etc? I am about due for new rubber and would like something I can take sharper turns with at higher speeds but don't have the money to do the 17" or 18" swap so it all comes down to the tire. Thanks.

Twisted

 

[TheTwistedNomad]

Sorry, but found other tires also. Any thoughts on the
Pirelli MT66,
Bridgestone Exedra G526 OEM Rear Tire 150/90V-15
Also what type of tires are these? radials, ply? Because I have no idea.:confused2:

Thanks again.

Twisted

 

[DMAN999]

I personally like the Shinko Tour Master 230 150/90-15 for Grip and cornering ability.
I ride twisty county roads about 80-90% of the time and the TM 230 is definitely the Best Rear Tire I have ever used for Absolute Confidence in the Twsties.
I have been getting about 4500-5000 Miles out of those.
The Michelin Commander II should work well but is probably not as Sticky as the Shinko TM 230, it should last longer though.
I personally just bought a Bridgestone Exedra Max 150/90-15 to see how it does but I haven't installed it yet.

A lot of Guys run Metzeler Marathon 880's and really like them, but they are not as sticky as the Shinko TM 230's.

Here's a Spreadsheet of the BIAS tires that currently fit our Stock Rims:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55030067/V-Max Tires.xlsx
If you don't have Excel, you can use this to view it:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=10

PS
I have Run the Metzeler Lasertec and currently the Bridgestone Batlaxx BT-45V (they are Sport Touring tires) up front in the Stock size because they suit my riding habits/style Much better than the Cruiser style front tires.