we set off for two days of riding in and around
Daytona. Each day ended at Daytona Internation-
al Speedway, where hundreds of vendors, joined
by OEs and Michelin, had displays showing off
all of their 2020 products.
The new offerings from Michelin, the Com-
mander III Touring and Cruiser tires, are de-
signed and developed for big V-twin motor-
cycles, hence the association with Bike Week.
Michelin isn't new to this arena; their Command-
er II has dominated the cruiser market for years
and is still being offered, but the Commander
III is the new flagship design, with class-leading
performance in the V-twin touring and cruiser
categories, and Michelin is offering a specific
tire for each segment.
The Commander III Touring, for baggers, fo-
cuses on high mileage and enhanced wet-weath-
er grip—Michelin claims that this tire will have a
25% longer tread life than its leading competi-
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very year in early March crowds of motor-
cyclists fill the streets of Daytona Beach
for the annual Bike Week gathering. This
year Michelin North America invited Cycle News
and a few other select moto mags to join them
in Daytona for the launch of its all-new touring
and cruiser tires, and Bike Week was the perfect
time for it. After all, where else can you com-
pletely immerse yourself in the cruiser culture
better than Daytona Bike Week?
With new Harleys all shined up and outfitted
with Michelins, the "Official Tire of Bike Week,"
(Right) The
Commander III
Touring and Cruiser
tires are designed
and developed
for big V-twin
motorcycles.
