Selecting The Right Tyres

[Guest]

Hello all,

It's coming to the end of the line for my rear tyre - a Bridgestone Battleax 45.

I'm after something made of a little harder compound as she's used as a commuter through the week, with good wet/dry grip, something that'll survive the occasional throttle back with good corners but will happily dawdle along without rubbing down too fast - any suggestions?

Definitely lookin at Bridgestone as a preference

[Ingah]

Just to second the OP's question (unfortunately no information of my own to add - sorry!) - especially with regards to a more durable tyre!

[Guest]

The tyre size can be hepful ..

All depends what you are after... Personally, on the blade I favour Michelin Pilot 2ct's , dual compound thingys, confidence inspiring, and decent mileage to boot. Had over 10k on the rear on the last one .. This current blade has Bridgestone 015R's what ever they are ...

I believe the Bridgestone 020 is dual compound.. (but i am incorrect so ignore that lol)

But I also believe these tyres only start from a certain size .. hence my question ...

[TC]

Michelin RoadPilot 2

Had them on the CBR Hold the road really well, last ages and best of all give you confidence

[RiffmasterII]

BT023 just come out and look very good, they're doing a GT version for touring bikes, will be getting them for the ZZR next, currently running on BT014 which are good tyres, just dont last too long

[rennie]

It's really down to personal preference

and the deal you can get at the time.

Avons would be worth a look if you're after longevity.

I've never been able to get on with michelin bike tyres!

[j4ff]

if your only changing the rear i would stick with Bridgestone.Not a great idea to mix match brands,

Suprising you wanting a harder compound they are already a touring tyre and you should get plenty of miles out of them.

[jamo]

Im not sure if the "dual compound" tyres you guys are on about are what im on about

But theres a tyre which has a harder compound in the middle which takes longer to where down, and the edges are softer for good grip on corners. Get less of a squaring off effect.

Am i correct or did somebody just make these up and fob me off.

Could be helpful?

[Guest]

they be the ones Jamo Dual compound! And they are real, and they work!

[Guest]

Yep thats correct..

i think some tyres have 3 compounds now.

[Guest]

The tyre size can be helpful ..

 

Here they are mate - 130/70 17

These 'Dual Compound' tyres sound right up my street, got LOADS of meat on the outside but naff all in the centre!

[jamo]

they be the ones Jamo Dual compound! And they are real, and they work!

 

Gonna get me some of those then!

[nigelwood1]

Bridgestone BT020 is not a dual compound tyre.

The BT021 was and the New BT023 is also Dual compound.

If they do your size I'd go for the 023.

[Guest]

Thank you Nigel, i wasn't 100%, but now I know!!

[Guest]

The full search results won't post here, but if you input your size into here :

http://www.bridgestone.co.uk/tyres/moto ... e-selector

it shows whats available in your size, so, with luck ...

You'll just have to source some close to yourself now!

[Ingah]

The tyre size can be helpful ..

 

Here they are mate - 130/70 17

 

Ditto actually.

I was under the impression the BT45 IS a dual compound tyre though?