Has anyone tried the Michelin Commander rear 200/55 SR17 on ST1300 ?

[Shawn K]

I am asking if anyone has found a Michelin Commander that they were able to fit on their ST1300 as an option other than going to the Car Tire.

Based on the fact that it's not available in the stock size for the ST1300 and because a 200-series is a significant jump from stock, I feel fairly confident that you will have trouble finding someone here who has used a 200-series Michelin Commander 2 radial on an ST1300.

I just put my eyeballs on mine, and while you may successfully shoehorn one in the space provided, I personally would not be comfortable trying it on mine. The clearance between the tire and the driveshaft side of the swingarm would be very close to zero.

You could be a trailblazer, of course, and try it for yourself and let us know how it works.

 

[MotorBikeMike]

Al - thanks for the link - perhaps a 160/70 17 might be a better fit - slightly tall and a little less width. I may have to give this a shot sometime.

Has anyone tried a 160/70 17 on the rear?