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I have been wondering how a 150/70 VR17 would work.
I think you have a better chance for the tire to melt with this heat than not to disperse water90 to 100 degrees with no rain in sight. First time it rains I will let you know. Tread pattern on Scorcher and Exedra are very similar in design.
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There is a Radial version too
SKU Table | Commander II tyres | Michelin US
Full Michelin range here:
- 140/80R17 69H
Tire Size List : Motorcycle & Scooter Tires by MICHELIN
These may suit our Rockets:
Anybody tried the Michelin Pilot Activ?
- 140/70 -17 66S
- 140/70 R17 66H
- 140/75 R17 67V
- 140/80 -17 69V
- 140/80 B17 69H
- 140/80 R17 69H
- 150/60 ZR17 66(W)
- 150/70 -17 69V
- 150/70 R17 69R
- 150/70 R17 69V
- 150/70 ZR17 69(W)
MICHELIN PILOT ACTIV Tire | MICHELIN USA
- 140/80R17 69V
The 140/75R-17 67V in Scorcher II and Commander II versions:
It looks like the Commander has a more water dispersing tread
Michelin Tire Selector | 140 75 67 V 17 tires
ScorcherII
Commander II
I'm on my second set of the Commander II radial front tire, having gone back to it after trying the Exedraa Max 130 radial, which I find to be just a bit too light on its feet with my 200RWHP.
The Commander II will probably yield more overall mileage than the Scorcher because of it's Aramid tread compound and its tread pattern certainly looks like it would displace more water than its new cousin, but, hey, Michelin doesn't make any bad tires that I know of.
Keep us posted, Sonny!
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So @TriumPhil have you got the 80 or 75 aspect ratio profile version? The former 69 load rating and latter 67. Obviously the reduced diameter effect on steering response will be less with the 80 profile?
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The 75 aspect ratio, Mr. Shrub
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@TriumPhil
Ended up cancelling the scorcher 11 and going with the commander II. I had one up front on my Yammy before and really liked the tire. I got a bit spooked with the smaller tire but clearly you guys all use them and have much more experience with tire selection than I do. Excited to see how she handles once I get em on.
Thanks again for all the help everyone and good luck sonny with the tire haha
Ended up cancelling the scorcher 11 and going with the commander II. I had one up front on my Yammy before and really liked the tire. I got a bit spooked with the smaller tire but clearly you guys all use them and have much more experience with tire selection than I do. Excited to see how she handles once I get em on.
Thanks again for all the help everyone and good luck sonny with the tire haha
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Well 600 miles later the front tire is still there. Imagine that. Wet test may be on Monday it might rain, but then again might's are found on a chickens @ss so we shall see. The overall tire combination thus far in my opinion is one of the best i have ever had on any bike. Handling and performance is great. The Exedra Max 240/55R16 and the Michelin Scorcher II 140/75R17 combination is fantastic.
Lemieuxfan
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agreed in the Army we would call this line of thinking 'unauthorized maintenance' this outside the box upgrade may yield better results but ups the unintended consequence factorYou guys come up with the perfect combo and post it so i can go buy a set
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