This maybe a noob question but I noticed that the the Michelin Commander II only comes in a rear tire version in the size for my 01 Nomad. 150/80/16. Has anyone used this on the front? I keep reading about good things about the Commander but not sure about using a rear on the front. If not I will go with the Metzler, the Stone that is on it now has to GO!
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I just did a quick check. Hmm. Your bike uses the same size tire on front and rear.
Personally if you can't find Mich. Commander II in your size for the front I would probably go with a brand that could provide the proper size. Front and rear tires are designed differently. Physically it would work but not sure about safety / performance.
That's just me, though.
Michelin Commander II is my choice when I get tires, Metzeler 880 was my second choice.
Personally if you can't find Mich. Commander II in your size for the front I would probably go with a brand that could provide the proper size. Front and rear tires are designed differently. Physically it would work but not sure about safety / performance.
That's just me, though.
Michelin Commander II is my choice when I get tires, Metzeler 880 was my second choice.
It is not uncommon to mount a rear tire in opposite rotation on the front. I believe a number of riders here have done exactly that.
Much like Darksiding questions, on which I have NO OPINION (I am not opening a can of worms today), I'm only saying it has been done and those that have done it seem to be doing just fine.
Much like Darksiding questions, on which I have NO OPINION (I am not opening a can of worms today), I'm only saying it has been done and those that have done it seem to be doing just fine.
I do not have the same brand tire but I have been running a rear tire on front for almost 2 years with no problem.. wanted wider on front than what was available... run it reverse direction .. do feel rough roads in handle bars a lil more do to the higher load rating and more ply.. just my dbl penny worth..
Thanks everyone for the advice. It's good to know that you can put a rear on the front with no major issues on this bike. With my large frame 
the extra weight capacity may not be such a bad idea. MT I will have to look into what you did size wise as while I like the comfort of the wider front tire you do have to muscle it around at lower speeds and quicker steering wouldn't be such a bad thing either.
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the extra weight capacity may not be such a bad idea. MT I will have to look into what you did size wise as while I like the comfort of the wider front tire you do have to muscle it around at lower speeds and quicker steering wouldn't be such a bad thing either. Sent from Motorcycle.com Free App
I got over 7000 mi on my front rear tire or is it rear front tire ???
not even half worn yet
good luck
???not even half worn yet
good luck
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